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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-08

protect his freedom Of labor and thereby to obtain
acceptable terms and conditions Of employment.
Therefore. it is necessary that the individual
workman shall have full freedom Of association, self
organization and designation of representatives Of his
own choosing to negotiate terms and conditions of
employment and that he shall be free from the in
reference restraint or coercion Of employers Of la
Dor .
yellow dog" contracts hereby are declared to be
contrary to public policy and shall not afford any
basis for the granting Of legal or equitable relief
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-08

In Vermont, where a COW is pictured on the state
SEAL we suppose the party chiefs called political
bossies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-08

Asked how she was getting along the facetious
telephone operator replied, "Oh just plugging along .
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-08
Even Gibraltar Is Jared

THERE is nothing so solid or per-
l. rlanent in this world that it
can't be Jared. Biologists say that
target practice has weakened the
rock of Gibraltar, and that if some
thing isn't done to prevent the DAM
age, it will lose out as a symbol of
impregnability.
In the final analysis, the security
of man-made institutions is far
more dependent on men than on
anything else.
No fortress, no contract, no system
ever can take the place Of honest,
straightforward thinking.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-08

No Fortress, No Contract, No
System Ever Can Take the
Place of Honest, Straight
for1nnrd ThirEinn-
SAYS:
for1Odrd Thinking.

NEW YORK, May s.-There is
I merit in the argument that the
price slump warrants re-examina-
ton Of war debts.
Debts, whether private or public.
are affected by any change in the
general price level.
The farmer who owes 81 900 must
produce one-third more to pay it of
with corn at 75c bushel than with
corn at S1.00.
Reversing the proposition, credit
ors or consumers could buy the
same amount of corn with 3. Of the
money.
For the sake Of sterilization, it is
desirable to keep contracts, no
matter what hardship they involve,
but there comes a time when stabi-
Ization is served best by recognizing
the influence of realities,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-08
Another Citizenship Ban

a MOTHER alien has been denied
IA American citizenship because
ne refused to take the oath ito
bear arms
He is Alexander Dougal, a Scot
fish minister, and he told the court
that while he would be willing to
go to the battlefront and aid the
wounded and help in hospital work,
he could not engage conscientiouSly
in any cornbatant activity.
In denying his application, Jus
tice Lutring said that no condi-
tional citizenship would be granted
to foreigners.
"Ill deny citizenship" the justice
said, ''to any man who seeks to
impose a condition or a reservation
on the oath to defend the country"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-08

did perceive in the year 1909 that
Reed stood head and shoulders
above everybody else in the class
as a writing person. He was more
alive and vivid than any Of the rest.
Essentially he was young
romantic. And his first, and also
his last, associations with
revolutionary party were conditioned
largely by the fact that this seemed
to him an exciting way of life.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-08

TFNHE other day Mrs. Hoover took Bryan Untiedt
the boy guest from Colorado, to the national
geological gardens, but it would have been greater
thrill if they had him when congress was in
session and let him behold all the different kinds of
Republicans and Democrats
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
FLOWERS GUIDED COLUMBUS

BOSTON. U.E) = The floct; OF
birds, which, according to tradition,
guided Columbus over the last
stages of the voyage tnat led to the
discovery of America. were golden
plovers, DIR. Clyde Fisher OF the
American Museum Of Natural His
tory believes. He told the Massa-
chusetts Audubon society that the
golden plovers ny each year from
Newfoundland 10 the West Indies
and they apparently We're on ore
of their southwark flights when
sighted by the explorer
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
NEW OFFICIALS
APPOINTED BY
GAS COMP ANY

Several changes in personnel have
just been announced tor the Imper-
ial Valley properties of Natural Gas
Corporation of California. accord
ing to E. M. Lindsey, general man
ager of the organization.
These include the appointment
of r. l.. Hayden as the new district
manager for this group of proper
ties, including Ell Centro, BraWley
and Calexico and surrounding ter
ritory. Hayden has been acting as
sales supervisor for the company
in their Vacaville properties, and
comes to Imperial Valley with u
thorough knowledge of the activities
OF the gas utility, and his presence
here should do much to help the
company in their gas service in
this section.
Hayden replaces L. c. Butler, for
mer district manager who has taken
up some>special work for an affili-
ated company throughout Oregon
and Washington.
j. 7. Hopkins, who has been act,
ing district manager during an ex-
tended absence of Butler, will take
up activities in the tank gas de-
partment of the company through
cut their entire Imperial Valley
making his headquarters at Ell Cen
tro.
Other changes include the ap-
pointment OF j. c. Slaven as local
representative of the company at
Calexico. Slaven has been acting
IN similar capacity in the Suisun-
Fairfield properties since their gas
plant was first put into operation
last fall.
E. D. Moody, acting local repre-
sentative at Calexico, will again
take up his duties in the service de-
partment. F. II. Huston will con-
tinue as acting local representative
of the company at Brawley.
These changes give an excellent
personnel to the entire organiza-
ton OF Natural Gas Corporation OF
California in this district, and r.
L. Hayden, newly appointed dis
trict manager urges that all resi-
dents feel free To take up with his
office any matters pertaining 10
service which may come to their
attention.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16

grapes on consignment without the
necessary license and without rem
dering the proper accounting. Jack
N. Sarkisian of Fowler was arrested
in connection. with the handling of
two cars of grapes on consignment.
The Hale Fruit company of. Fairfield
and v. L. Sandell of Fresno also
were cited to appear before district
attorneys for operating without IL
censes. Further procedure in their
cases will be determined by these
district attorneys.
AS a result OF the recent decision
by the state supreme court uphold
ing the constitutionality of the de-
ciduous dealers act and referring
back to the trial court for rehearing
case of the People VS.. Irving L. Per-
ry. Dinuba, the division of markets
will now reopen 40 or SO cases held
in abeyance pending the outcome
of this case, Bigelow said, these cases
were referred back to growers with
a full explanation in order that they
might resort to civil procedure
pending the time when the depart
ment might be able to reopen them.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
STATE KEEPING
CLOSE WATCH TO
PROTECT GROWERS

SACRAMENTO April IS. =
Reaching the peak of activities
since inception of its work in 1927,
/ the division of markets during
March closed SO complaints filed by
growers against dealers in agricul-
tural commodities.
Recoveries and adjustments for
growers during the month totaled
more than $500, according To Fred
! N. Bigelow. associate chief of the
| division, who today reported but
46 open complaints on his books as
of April /.
I'VE had 123 complaints in process
of investigation and adjustment on
January l." said Bigelow. This fig
ure was reduced to la by February
l, and to "a by March l. The de-
partment obtained adjustments and
recoveries amounting to $500 which
was distributed to producers as
against $2639 for the previous
month. There are 8 actions pend
ing against bonding companies for
failure to settle under terms of bonds
written to cover operations of deal
ers who have been involved in pro-
ceeding under the produce dealers
act and the deciduous fruit buyers
act during the past few months.
!. These 0 actions involve approxi-
mately $4,000 owing to consignor
creditors. We believe that 3 of
these cases will be liquidated within
short time. Two arrests were
made during the month, both in
volving operation without a produce
dealers license. G.. s. Mascagni of
Stockton is charged with having
handled several hundred cars of
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
PERSONALS

Jack Going hay Duyer, is In the
valley on business. He is stopping
at the California hotel.
j. Naplebaum is visitor in Ell
Centre from his headquarters in
San Diego.
Fred j. Benthein of the Paris
Drapery company arrived here yes
terday from San Diego.
Jac.s Doran, former advertising
manager of the Brawley News. vas
in Ell Centre yesterday. q
o. j. Rambo, expert accountant,
left for Los Angeles this morning.
He plans to return TO Ell Centre on
Monday.
Irving Levy, valley representative
OF the Scranton Correspondence
school, has returned after trip to
the coast.
w. T. Bill of Redlands and j. NJ.
Davis of Long Beach, who own
property IN Ell Oentro, are here for
few days on business.
Mrs. John Coleman, who was ia-
jured in an automobile accident
near Ell Centre three weeks ago.
left yesterday for her home in San
Mateo.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
VACATION FILMS
GREATLY ENJOYED
AT CHAMBER LUNCH

Ell Centro Chamber of Commerce
members were entertained at lunch
con yesterday by motion picture
shown through the courtesy of the
Southern Pacific company. George
T. Brown, chief clerk of the passen-
ger department of the Los Angeles
office of the Southern Pacific COM
pany, brought the film to Ell Gen.
tro and gave short Introductory
talk on the material pictured. The
film covered the Shasta route. one
of the four great travel arteries of
the railroad company and the three
reels included scenes on all three
routes known as the Shasta. in
Guiding the famous Siskiyou and
Cascade lines.
Starting with scenes in San Fran
cisco. Berkeley and Sacramento, the
film showed scenes of the Mount
Shasta country. beautiful wi I h
snow covered peaks as back
ground; klamath Lake region, and
the famous scenery around Crater
Lake. A general restlessness was
seen among the audience when
scenes of fishing in the swift Col
umbia river We're shown and un-
doubtedly many minds were made
up that no other vacation than one
which includes the trout streams
and rivers of the north would suf-
flee this summer. Close up views
of deer were also received with en-
thusiasm by the hunting enthusi-
asts of the chamber.
Mountain climbing scenes a t
!, Mount Rainer and the national park
were filled with thrills, followed by
scenes in Victoria, B. c., and Van
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
LIVESTOCK

LOS ANGELES, April 1G. up
Hogs. receipts 125. All locals.
About steady. Odd lots desirable
weights S7.00 to s325. Heavies $500
10 S6.75.
Cattle. receipts 230, noidovers 300.
Quality plain. Very slow, weak
No steers sold. Medium to good
cows $500 to S535. Calves so. steady
Medium TO good Yealers 500 to
$9.25.
Sheep, receipts so, holdoyers ITO.
Common spring lambs $6.25 TO Sc IS,
or around 25c lower. Ewes steady.
Shorn ewes $l00 to $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
SEEK NEW RECORD

LOS ANGELES, April 16. tU.D-
Mrs. Myrtle Huddleston, Charleston,
ILL.,, holder of most of the contin-
uous swimming records OF the coun.
try, and Mrs. Ann Leonard, Salt
Lake City, will start proposed
100-hour endurance test in the
Bimini Baths pool here today. Mrs.
Huddleston's record is 86 hours in
the water.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16

couver which had strong appeal
for our people OF the desert. and all
expressed themselves as very much
impressed with the films of this ia
nous route. Brown stated that
other films were being prepared de-
picting scenes on the other three
scenic routes of the Southern Pa
cific company and the Ell Centric
chamber hopes to be able to show
these films at lunch in the near
future.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16

organizations and voluntary bodies
are supporting a movement to en-
courage citizens and the munich
pality to plant trees, shrubs and
flowers changing the color of the
city from gray to green"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16

Los Angeles county tested 1881
COWS In February, with an average
production 32.l pounds of butterfat,
also finding 3426 cows of 40 or more
pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
OSAKA Is GARDEN CITY

OSAKA. U.P) = Osaka has start
ed movement to make the town
the garden city of Japan during
the summer Newspapers. public
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16
@aIlseD

LOS ANGELES. April 16. DIP
Following arc .oSay-s market quo
tatians.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hammett were
here from Long Beach yesterday Tor
a visit with Mrs. Sam Griffin. They
had not met for 10 years. They
were neighbors in Texas.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
First
Grapefruit Here

First shipment of Arizona grape
fruit has arrived in California, ac-
cording to Frank Kramer, supervis-
ing inspector for the bureau of
fruit and vegetable Standardization
of the state department Of agricul-
ture.
Kramer is in the valley today on
a visit of inspection and is confer
ring with B. A. Harrigan, agricul-
tural commissioner.
In regard to the shipment of Ari-
zona grapefruit which has arrived
IN San Diego, Kramer reported that
the market is quiet since there is a
considerable holdover of California
summer fruit.
In two or three weeks, when the
holdover is cleaned up, Kramer be-
lieves that there will be a better
market for the local fruit, particu-
larly for the larger sizes, since the
coast fruit is small, and beginning
to crystalize.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
Not Guilty Pleas
Prove Numerous

Pleas of not guilty entered dur
ing hearing OF the law and motion
calendar in superior court this
morning bade fair to fill the No
vember , trial calendar TO overflow
ing.
Trials set for the November . cal
endar were those Of A. NJ. Karabe-
tan. charged with drunk driving;
Jack Britten, charged with issuing
fictitious check, and Kenneth
Smith, charged with assault with
deadly weapon.
Luther Shelton, who pleaded gull
y to possession OF still. was
granted probation SO he might earn
a living for his family. Probation
hearings for Antonio Arballo.
charged with abduction, and Beulah
Alexander, a juvenile, were con-
tinued one week.
Judge Vaughn N Thompson
granted a motion to dismiss the ap-
peal from justice court Of Allen
Bruen. convicted Of gambling. It
IS understood federal charges Of il
quor possession against Bruen were
dismissed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
Accounting Asked
BY Calexico Man

Asking an accounting of rents re-
ceived, return Of trust deeds said
to be paid out, and return of prom
issory notes also paid out, T. A.
Eggleston today filed suit in the
superior court against Going and
Edmunds, Inc, and the Security IT,
tie Insurance Guarantees company.
Eggleston asserted he owns prop
erty in CaleXico on which are
creamery, a bakery and dwelling
Going and Edmunds were intrusted
October /, 1927, with collection of
revenue from these places, said the
complaint.
The firm held a trust deed as SC
curity for a $500 promissory note.
Eggleston said. He charged the
note has been paid out, that the
company has collected $4,766.38 and
cnly accounted for $324691, and has
refused to turn back the note or
The trust deed. Eggleston asked that
all money due him be paid, and
that the papers be turned over TO
him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
MEETING NAMES
COMMITTEE TO
HANDLE RELIEF

Enthusiastic cooperation in carry
ing out El Centro's winter relief
program was pledged by represent
atives of all organizations in the
town at a meeting of the general
committee at Veterans Memorial
hall last night.
Selection of the master committee
to have charge of the work resulted
in the naming of five citizens; Fred
Gianola, John w. Donohue, H. w.
Fawcett, Mrs. B. M. Gruwell and
Dr. Norman {. Dupont.
This group is to select a presi-
dent from among the membership
of the El Centre Chamber of Com
merce.
Members of the master committee
arc also members Of several other
organizations in the town and viii
act as the working or executive
representatives of all organizations.
Representatives of the various bod
les selected the group last night and
pledged cooperation and assistance
in carrying out plans made for
handling the unemployment prob
lem and relief work in El Centre
during the winter.
City councilmen are officially to
appoint the master committee at the
next regular session of the council.
The master committee may be en-
larged when necessary and will act
as a center for relief agencies, it
was decided at last nights session.
Heads of all charitable organiza-
tions are to be called upon for ex-
pert advice in working out the plans
and carrying forward the work and
various organizations will be as
signed certain fields of activity in
which to function.
The master committee will meet
Monday night at 8 o'clock at the
city hall TO complete arrangements
and set the program in working or
Ger.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
BUILDING LOAN
DELEGATION TO
VISIT SATURDAY

Arrangements are complete for
the entertainment of 60 persons
scheduled to arrive here tomorrow
to attend meeting of the 1ri-
County Building and Loan league.
The visitors include officers Of 10
building and loan associations.
many of whom will be accompanied
by their wives.
The meeting will be held at the
Barbara Worth hotel at O'Clock
tomorrow night. A banquet will be
served members and their guests
and a program of speeches will be
presented
As hosts to the Tri-county league
for the first time since affiliation
with the group, the Imperial VAL
ley Building and Loan association
is making every effort to make the
visit to the valley pleasant one.
At 9 O'Clock tomorrow night the
Barbara Worth hotel and the local
association will entertain at a dance
in the Silver grill at the hotel This
dance. given in honor of the visitors,
will be one of the opening events
of the fall season.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
Former Resident
Dies In East

Many FL Centrans will be sad
dened by the news Of the death o.
George H. Wilsie, for many years
resident Of this community.
His death occurred Friday, Oct
cher ?. at his brothers home in
Brandon, Wisconsin, after al i'll
ness OF nine weeks following n par
alyptic stroke. Funeral services
were held Monday, October 5, in
Brandon, at the home of his
brother. T. C. Wilsie.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, Mrs. May Whsle, by two
brothers, Titus c. of Brandon, and
Willis Whsle of San Diego. Cali
fornia; and by one sister, Mrs. JOS
ephine Busch Of LiYermore, Cali
fornia.
Mr. and Mri. Whsle spent 20
years in this city, Mr.. Wilsie be-
ing station agent. He was an active
worker in the Methodist church and
will be remembered with affection
by many residents Of the commun-
ity.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
GIRLS CLUB PLANS
ANNIVERSARY DANCE

Nous Faisons Joie club is plan .
ming its second anniversary dance
for Thursday. October Is, and over
100 invitations have been issued by
the members to their friends.
The affair will take place in the
Ten Thousand club house and
promises to be one of the out
standing events of the season.
Elaborate decorations are being
planned which will carry out the
autumnal idea, and many novel
features will be arranged for the
entertainment of members and
their friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
Fall Opening To
Start Tonight
Continued from page y

arranging this dance and favors and
gifts will be offered to the merry
makers. AT the same hour the foot
ball game between Central Union
High school and Point Iona will
start at the Central Union athletic
field. Through the courtesy of the
high school authorities the hour of
this game was changed from s to 9
o'clock in order that football fans
could enjoy both the game and the
fall opening celebration.
The El Centro Chamber of Com
merce staff states that festivities
are not confined to Main street, but
that merchants in all parts OF the
city are planning entertainment for
the visitors who come to their stores
this evening and unless calls are
made on all merchants participating
the public will miss some OF the
surprises which have been planned
for their pleasure. The spirit OF
festivity Will be carried over to to-
morrow night at 9 o'clock when lis
merchandise orders will be given
away to those who have visited the
various stores cooperating on these
orders during the past week and to-
cay and tomorrow and it is expected
that the streets will be thronged
on that occasion as they will to-
night, with the largest crowd ever
seen on the streets of El Centro
Manager nays states that the
chamber of commerce will be open
IN the evening until 9 o'clock 50
that merchants who run out of prize
drawing tickets during the open
house hours can obtain an addition
al supply.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
ASK DONATIONS
OF BOYS CLOTHES

Clothing for boys between the
ages of six and Il is especially need
ed, according TO MIS- J. W. Dono-
hue. chairman Of the public service
committee Of the Ten Thousand
club. which organization is work
ing through the Red Cross in sup
plying clothing for youngsters who
are in need.
Any articles Of boys clothing,
such as coveralls. shirts, sox. un-
derwear. etc, will be greatly appre-
ciated since there are many children
unable to attend school because CT
lack Of sufficient clothing.
Scouts are helping with the work
and will make a house to house can
vas tomorrow morning asking Tor
donations. ANY children's clothing,
whether for boys or for girls, can
be used. but the special need IS for
boys garments.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
Society
Clubs
LOCAL COUPLE
WE'D IN YUMA

Announcement is made today Of
the marriage IN Yuma Saturday,
October 3, Of Miss Margaret Cubbon
and Ralph w Fge. both Of this city.
The ceremony was performed at
the home Of the justice Of the peace
and the only guests were Yuma resi-
dents, friends of the bride ana
groom. A smart black crepe dress
with black accessories was worn by
the attractive bride.
Following the wedding. Nj and
Mrs. Eye left for Balboa. where Mrs.
Eyes parents live. They returned
yesterday to this city and are st
home to their friends at Orr court.
737 Brighton avenue.
Mrs. Eye is employed at the I'm
perial Valley Credit association. and
the groom at the Cramer Bakery
Both are popular members Of the
younger set of this city and their
many friends are delighted with the
news of their marriage
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
EH.HhE-GORDON
WEDDING SUNDAY

One Of the most interesting events
Of this coming weekend will be the
marriage on Sunday OF Miss Mildred
Ehmke. daughter Of T. D. Ehmke OF
this city, to j. Carl Gordon Jr, Of
Santa Barbara.
The new Lutheran church in
Holtville will be the scene Of the
ceremony. following which a recep-
ton will be held at the Ehmkc
home.
Miss Fhmke beio,.gs 70 the Nous
Faisons Joie club and is a popular
member OF the younger set. He
fiance is q former valley resident
and the young couple have man.
friends who are interested in their
marriage.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-09
Pioneer Pictures
Taken By Sheriff

Imperial Valley. before the march
Of progress made it into thriving
community, Is depicted in pictures
displayed by Edgar Brothers for the
Fall Opening celebration tonight
and tomorrow night.
The pictures were taken by Sher-
If George L. Campbell. before he
ever had any notion of becoming
sheriff. Not one dates later than
1900.
Included in the collection is pic
ture Of the first dredge to operate in
Imperial Valley. the first cook
shack. the first palm trees to BE-
planted here. and numerous other
views interesting to those who have
watched the valleys progress.