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THE SOIL.

To the layman and indeed with much
right, color is associated with fertility
of the soil. That is, dark brown or
black soil is thought more fertile than
yellow or yellowish gray. But that
there may be exceptions is indicated
in the experience of one local home
gardener who bought load Of black
top soil only to find on examination
that it was very mediocre clay black
ened with charcoal dust, But this case
was, of course, open deceit, the general
conception that black is a mark of
quality in soil being good. The reason
for this is that decaying plant matter
and stable manure reach a black stage
in their decomposition which tends to
make the rest of the soil darker and If
present in sufficient quantity make the
soil really black. Many of the older
gardeners about the city have seen the
change come in their own garden and
with it great rise in producing power.
The question is how under present
conditions of stable manure supply and
resulting high price is the home garden
er to economically maintain and i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08
Bruening Cabinet Increased.

BERLIN, November Z (P)-Chancel-
Tor Bruening's cabinet was increased
by one man today with the appointment
by President Won Hindenburg of Hans
Schlange as minister without portfolio
to succeed Gottfried Treviranus, who
became minister Of transportation in
the recent cabinet reorganization.
Herr Schlange is an important Pom
eranian land owner and member of the
Reichstag for the Farmers party. He
also takes over his predecessors post
as commissioner for East Prussian af-
fairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08

Quartermaster Reserve, Is assigned to
the l,3l3th Service Unit.
The following enlisted ReservistS Of
the District have been assigned to the
troops indicated Of the 62nd Cavalry
Division: Pvts. William M. Arehart and
George Mex. Gather will go to
Troop z, while the following have been
assigned to Troop F: Pvts. Joseph
Moo, Michaelson and John K. Souther.
Second Lieut.. Robert B. Curtiss. Cav
airy Reserve, is assigned to Troop e,
end Cavalry Division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08

canvassing for members and those who
live IN a garden club region and wish
to become members should perhaps
make the first advance During the
Winter, those communities with no
garden unit Of any kind could do
themselves no better service than to
organize such q club. Taking into con-
sideration the discounts granted gar
den clubs by several Of the leading
garden supply stores, membership dues
are often completely Offset and the
other benefits, such as lectures and ex-
hibitions, made entirely free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08
ESCAPES FOURTH TIME
Alleged Confidence Game Operator
Disappears in Texas.

CHICAGO, November Z (P.-Oscar
tor for whom stone walls do not a
prison make, is out again, Chicago de-
tectives reported yesterday from Fort
Worth. Tex, whittier they went to pro-
cure him. 1t was the fourth time since
1928, police said, that Miller performed
his in again, out again act.
Miller first was arrested in 1928, but
he forfeited his bond and disappeared.
Recaptured twice and brought back to
Chicago, Miller each time forfeited his
bond and disappeared, police said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08
Church Sold to Paw Pastor.

BOSTON (N.A.N.A.).-TheH oyt Me-
mortal Baptist Church at Greendale.
Mass, was sold at auction for $3.50 in
order that Rev. Frank A. Brown might
collect back salary.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, FL Centre,
Calf, as Second Class
Matter.

the supreme sacrifice, and we have taken
it as a matter of course when in reality
ii is due largely to the neglect and indif-
ference of the rest of us.
Even as we pledge anew our loyalty
and our love to mother, other mothers
are dying because they have been denied
the right to which they are entitled-the
opportunity to bring their babies into the
world with the necessary medical atten-
tion for themselves and the infant life
which is within them.
1t is terrible indictment of our vaunt-
ed progress, but nevertheless it is true.
Mothers throughout the United States,
even right in our midst must go down
into the shadows amid the filth and
squalor of poverty and ignorance.
Whether she be of highest or lowest
station in life, when that time comes, a
mother is entitled to the best attention
that medical skill can give. She should
be able to have every care and protection
to safeguard her life and the life of her
baby.
To this object Mothers day has been
dedicated anew. 1t is an object that
will please every mother more than any
thing else we can do. 1t does not sup
plant our outward sign of affection for
her. We may still express our love in
the form that Mothers day has always
prompted if we so wish.
But if we can make this great nation
realize on Mothers day, that it owes
duty, as we'll as love and veneration, to
its mothers, then the day will be fully
worthy of the blessed title which it bears,
and all mothers be made happy.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Published by
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS. INC.
MOTHERS DAY
w. c. COSTELLO
Manager

Originating in desire to show due
recognition to one who is dearest of all,
Mothers day this year takes on new
significance because of a great ideal to
which it has been re-dedicated.
None can challenge the right of a
mother to receive the deepest homage in
the world. 1t is her due, and it is pity
that we have such limited means with
which to express our love and yenera-
ton for her.
In years past we have imagined that
inwardly mother must smile to herself,
when we offer few flowers, box of
candy, a telegram or fancy card on
Mothers day. To her it must resemble
somewhat the offering of childhood days.
when chubby hands held forth some
thing absolutely worthless. as gift for
mother.
AS she then recognized not the gift
but the spirit behind it, so too she has
accepted the offerings of our more ma
ture years.
This year we are able to add some
thing really worth while to our Mothers
day gift. We can give our support to
the movement to cut down the appalling
number of mothers who sacrifice them
selves each year, that others may be born
into the world.
1t comes as decided shock TO learn
that the United States has the highest
percentage of deaths in childbirth among
the civilized nations of the world.
Each year thousands of mothers pay
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Christian Science

Pauls words to the Galatians,
"If a man think himself to be
something, when he is nothing, he
deceiyeth himself" constitute the
golden text in the lesson sermon
on Adam and Fallen Man Sum
day, in all Christian Science
churches, branches of The Mother
Church. The First Church of Christ,
Scientist, in Boston, Mass.
Scripture selections in the lesson
sermon present the queries and
assurances of Isaiah, rs not this
the fast that I have chosen? to
loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens. and to
let the oppressed go free, and that
we break every yoke? Then
shall thy light break forth as the
morning, and thine health shall
spring forth speedily: and thy
righteousness shall go before thee;
the glory of the Lord shall be
thy reward; and the command of
Christ Jesus, BE ye therefore per-
feet, even as your Father which
is in heaven is perfect"
A correlative passage from the
Christian Science textbook, Sci
ence and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy,
states, When man is spoken of as
made in Gods image, it is not sin
full and sickly mortal man who is
referred TO, but the ideal man, re-
flecting Gods likeness"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09

new DIRECTORS
ARE CHOSEN BY
LOCAL CHAMBER

The following directors of the El
Centre Chamber of Commerce were
reelected at the annual election
held yesterday afternoon: Charles
e. Anderson, A. w. Bunte, H. l..
Bush, Howard p. Meyer, Mark M.
Munson, Hugh It. Osborne, d. B.
Roberts, w. A. Scheniman, w. A.
Tondro and r. b. Whitelaw.
In addition to the old directors
who will again serve on the cham
ber board, the following new direc-
tors were chosen: Herbert R. An
derson, George Bennitt, E. E. Glenn
ents. John w. Donohue, Leo Hetzel,
Russell Kliegel, and w. H. Tyler Jr.
OF this number, Bennitt, Clements,
Hetzel and Tyler have formerly
served as directors of the chamber,
Hetzel having been president of the
organization for two years.
The II directors chosen are all
prominent in civic affairs and the
board will represent all lines of
business in Ell Centre, condition
which is particularly desirable for
the executive committee of any
civic organization.
Present directors of the chamber
will meet in executive session next
Wednesday night and, at that time,
the rev board will assume control.
the old board retiring. President.
secretary and other officers of the
FL Centre Chamber for the coming
year will be chosen at that time.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
New Rifle Club
Is Formed Here

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 8.
(SpeciaD Ricochet Rifle club,
El Centro. Calf. has been issued a
charter by the National Rifle AS
sociation, according 10 announce
ment made today at the headquar-
tiers OF the association here. The
officers of the new club are: D.
L. Hahn, president; o. D. Shaw,
vice. president; Homer G.. Tackett,
secretary; John w. Wilson, treas
urer; Jack Barker, executive off,
GER: Barney Broch. publicity Off
Ger.
The Ricochet Rifle Club is one OF
more than $500 active rifle shoot
ing clubs affiliated with the Ma
tional Rifle Association. The men,
bers will nov start practice under
the coaching of Mr. Barker, execu-
tive officer.
Many civilian rifle clubs, such
as the Ricocnet Rifle Club, are
chartered and functioning in prac-
tically every state of the country.
Junior clubs are operating in high
schools, summer camps, Y. w. C..
AS and Y. NJ. c. AS. Industrial
plants. American Legion posts.
churches, community centers and
other organizations have senior
clubs operating under charters OF
the National Rifle Association.
Members of the Ricochet Rifle
Club viii fire for medals awarded
by the National Rifle Association
and matches viii probably be ar
ranged in the near future with
nearby clubs.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Ride
In Police Car

w. l.. Parker, 35, wanted O ride
downtown last night, so he hailed
the police patrol car and s. j. Clark
and Roy Dupont, its occupants.
w. L. Parker, 35, got a ride down.
town, but only as far as the police
station, where he was booked on
charge of drunkenness. and taken
to the county jail to spend the
night
In police court this morning,
Judge Kendall B. Perkins fined
Parker Sl0, and suspended the fine
during good behavior.
Other defendants in police court
this morning were Gus Kondas, 50,
and Jim Doulis, SO, charged with
vagrancy. They pleaded not guilty.
Trial was set for May 13.
Dolores Battles, %, forfeited $25
bail when she failed to appear on
vagrancy charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Four Square Gospel

Foursquare Gospel church serv-
ices tomorrow. Mabelle Kipp Dent
and Ethel Rose Loomis, pastors
will be as follows:
Sunday school at 10 a. m; morn
ing worship at IL a. m. the SUBJ
ject being, Power of the Name"
The Crusaders meeting is at $3.50
p. m. and the evangelistic mes
sage at 7:30 p. m. Pastor Mabelle
Kipp Dent has taken as her text,
Mother and the Home"
Midweek services are held Tues
day and Friday evenings at 7.30
o'clock. All are cordially invited to
attend services.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
First Baptist

Oliver D. w. Cummings of Los
Angeles, director of Christian edu-
cation for the Southern California
Baptist convention, will preach at
the morning service at IL +, O'Clock.
j. c. Phelps will sing q Mothers
Day solo for this service entitled,
Wonderful Mother OF Mine
Mother Stands By is the sub
ject of the Mothers Day sermon
by Rev. C. E. Flanagan at the eve
ming service at 7:30. The evening
service will be devoted to Mothers
day program. Mrs. S. j. Vandiver
will sing a Mothers day solo en-
titled Mother of Pearl" Miss Vera
Nufield and Miss velma Claypool
will render a duet and the choir will
sing the anthem entitled Mother .
Mothers are especially invited to
this service.
The Sunday school opens at $3.50
with assembly and classes for all
ages.
The 3. Y. p. U. with the meeting
for young people at $50 p. m.
A conference on young peoples
work will be conducted by the State
committee OF the B. Y. P. U. in the
Educational building in the after
noon. This is a valley-wide con-
ference. Young people as delegates
will be present from Brawley, Holt
vile, Calexico and the Ell Centro B.
Y. p. U. societies. Some II men,
bers of the state committee will be
present and a splendid conference
is expected.
The prayer meeting on Wednes-
day evening at 7:30.
Strangers are cordially invited TO
all services.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Plaintiff Asks
Payment On Note

Judgment totaling $25 5,294.45 was
asked by the California Pine Box
Distributors in suit against Toyo
Sakamoto, Eva Sakamoto. Hanna
Sakamoto and others filed in the
county clerks office yesterday af-
ternoon.
Appointment of a receiver was
asked in the complaint. which
which charged that a mortgage on
a growing crop of melons had been
given the plaintiff i'll security Of
payment of 4 $l3,55l.7G promissory
note. The note is overdue and has
never been paid. 1t is charged.
j. s. Strobel was appointed re-
ceiver to supervise the melon crop
until the matter is decided in court.
The plaintiffs asked sl3.55l.76 as
principal of the note, 50 ,242.69 as
serted to be the sum of advances
made on the mortgaged crop. and
$500 for attorneys fees.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Elks Service To
Be For Public

Special Mothers day services. to
which every citizen of the COM
munity is invited, viii be held Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock in the
Elk's hall. Emphasis is laid by
those in charge on the fact that this
is not service for Elks. but is q
community observance of this na-
ton wide celebration.
The program is so arranged thas
it viii last exactly one hour, and
consists largely of musical numbers.
Soloists are 10 be Mrs Winifred Nc
Iyor. and Harry Becker, Miss Mar
garet Lanier acting as accompan-
list Harry Horton. past exalted
ruler of the local Elk's lodge, will
read the tribute to motherhood.
Every El Centran is asked to set
aside this hour on Sunday and to
join in celebrating Mothers day
at these services.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Officers Sent To
Training School

Paul Brown and Johnny Meadows
of the California Highway Patrol
here left this morning for Sacra-
mento, where they will attend the
training school for state traffic Of
ficers. beginning Monday.
After Brown and Meadows return
other local state traffic officers will
visit the Sacramento training
school, where they are coached in
duties of their office. All local Of
ficers already have spent one ses-
sion in the training school.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
DODGE MILEAGE
MARATHON EIGHT
TRAVELS ALONG

just like "ships that pass in the
night, the famous Dodge Mileage
Marathon Eight, a motoring insti-
tuition on the highways of the
United States since last July, has
come and gone again. It's speedo-
meter registered over $4,000 milesl
That, briefly. expresses the con-
clusion of this notable cars eleventh
dependability trip of six weeks and
10000 miles throughout the west
and southwest and the start of an
other trip. which also approximates
10000 miles. The current trip,
however, is scheduled at q much
faster clip and will conclude on May
&c, two days less than four weeks.
The Marathon car arrived at the
Dodge factory n Detroit at 2:30
o'clock last Wednesday afternoon
and at $3.50 a. M, Friday headed
for Terre Haute, Indiana, the first
stop on an itinerary that extends as
far south as New Orleans. From
there the car will go to Shreveport,
Louisiana and Waco, Texas and
thence through Oklahoma, Kansas,
Colorado. Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa,
Illinois. Kentucky, Ohio and Mich
igan
The most recent statistics of the
National Automobile Chamber of
Commerce show that the average
American motorist drives between
10000 and 1000 miles every IL
months. With this as a basis of
calculation, the remarkable record
of this famous Dodge Marathon car
-35 900 miles in less than nine
months--is made more graphic. 1t
is the equivalent of eight years ay-
erage driving and equal to more
than three times around the world
at the equator. Furthermore. this
record has been achieved on every
conceivable kind of road and In
every extreme OF weather in every
state and principal city In the
United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
WAR film and
COMEDY BOOKED
FOR WEEK END

A war picture. that is a plea for
peace and introduces a number OF
new stunts in revealing an interest
ing story, is offered patrons Of Fox
Imperial theatre tonight only. when
Beyond Victory is presented.
The story is built about the ex-
periences of four Yankee soldiers,
typical specimens Of the cross sec
ton of the nation which was known
TO all during war days. 1t has
pathoS, thrills, beautiful romance
and is neither sensational nor over
drawn. And comedy in huge gobs
is supplied by Jimmy Gleason, of
oh, Yeah" fame.
Bill Boyd has tie leading role
and others in the supporting cast
are zasu Pitts, Lew Cody, Mary
Carr, Lissi Arna and Marion Shill-
ing.
Beyond Victory, is the sort OF
war picture one likes to see and il
leaves no bad after-taste.
Sunday night enterts inment will
be supplied by Robert Woolsey and
Bert Wheeler. in Cracked Nuts. .
another one of their wild escapades.
The famous "cuckoos" have been
turned loose in riot OF comedy,
aided and abetted by Dorothy Lee
and others. To win the love of girl
whose aunt objects TO his atten-
tions, Woolsey becomes the finan-
cial backer Of a revolution in a
mythical Latin american country,
and the things that happen TO him
and to Wheeler, are cause for a
large and enjoyable evening by all
who cep -be film
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
STOCK QUOTATIONS
Methodist Episcopal

Church school Gas n. m. Paul
Thornton, superintendent. TIL e
contest is over with the girls the
winners, and now the boys are to
entertain them at a picnic. Be
there Sunday to hear all about 1t.
Morning worship. IL O'Clock. This
being Mothers day. the sermon and
special music will be appropriate
TO the occasion.
Epworth League $50. Leader, FL
nora Mills.
Evening worship 7:30, sermon by
the pastor. Subject: Heroine Moth
ers in 'he Bible" The quartette
will sing as a special number MY
Mothers Prayers. Miss Virginia
Johnston at the piano will lead us
in the ministry OF music.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Nazarene

The morning worship at IL a. m.
will be an appropriate service for
Mothers day. The pastor. Rev. M.
w. Gunn, will bring the message,
having for his subject Tribute To
Mothers. There will be special
singing In keeping with the service.
The church Bible school meet at
9:45. Glasses to suit all ages. ANY,
one not attending Sunday school
any where is urged to come.
The evening service at 1880, the
pastor bringing the message from
the subject Sitting at the Feet OF
Jesus.
The young people meet at $3.50 p.
m.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
ANCIENT BIKES EXHIBITED

PHILADELPHIA, W.P)-An ex-
hibition of antique bicycles, said to
be the most complete in the world,
has been placed on view az the
headquarters OF the Veteran Wheel
mems Association. Most Of the ma
chimes will be placed in the new
Franklin Institute Museum on the
Parkway. The Oldest machine IS q
wooden velocipede with wheels of
equal diameter constructed in 1917
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright. 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE wIGGILY AND THE
R0X

Uncle Wiggily, with Baby Bunty,
the orphan rabbit and all his other
little forty sixteen boys and girls
was sitting about campfire in the
woods one evening, telling stories.
The rabbit gentleman had just fin
ished, for Bunty, story about bad
boy who pulled the Bob Cats tail,
and Mr.. Longears was going to start
another story when, all of q sudden,
Buster, q boy rabbit, whispered:
Whats that?"
What's what?" asked Uncle Wig
gily What do you mean. Buster?"
"Over there in the dark part of
the woods whispered Buster.
Don't you see something like two
eyes, one red and one green, looking
at us?"
"Oh, yes. see theml" cried Jingle,
so do II" cried Jangle. who was
Jingles twin sister Maybe it's the
Bob Cat looking at us and the light
of the campfire shines on his eyes.
Oh. let's 90 homel'
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09

Military and police in Mexicali
today made Ia arrests in connection
with the finding of six sticks OF
INT with q burning fuse attached
in the Owl building Saturday night
while the boxing bouts were in
progress.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Nav 9. 1916

There is the greatest hunt for
men the valley has ever experienced
because of the immense amount of
work in progress on ranches, levees
and elsewhere. Efforts are being
made to get men from coast points
and it Is believed the shortage will
be made up
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Place Raided
Near Brawley

Four customers and one proprie-
tor were startled into panied sur
prise yesterday afternoon when
Undersheriff Rodney Clarke and
Fred Elliott, deputy sheriff, raided
an alleged home-brew establish
ment northeast of Brawley and ar
rested P. C. Cole on a charge OF
possession OF liquor.
Cole was to be taken before Judge
H. B. Griffin in Brawley for trial.
The officers confiscated several
cases OF beer, destroying some and
saving the rest to be used as evil
dence. The customers were allowed
to 60 their various ways after a
few anxious moments.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
THE WEATHER

Los Angeles and Yicinity-Fair
and moderately warm tonight and
Sunday with probably fog or clouds
near coast in morning; gentle,
shifting winds.
Southern CalifOrnia-Fair tonight
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09

The county farm bureau will pro-
ceed with preliminary arrangements
for the investigation of the valley
silt problem and continue its inter-
est until the executive committee
designated by an agricultural as
sembly Is organized.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
st. Paul's Episcopal

Services tomorrow at st. PauPs
Episcopal church. the Rev. Charles
Wilson Baker, vicar. win be those
for the fifth tRogation Sunday,
after Easter.
Holy Eucharist will be at 8 a. m.
and Sunday school at 10 q. m.
On Thursday, Ascension day,
Holy Eucharist will be celebrated
at 10:30 a. m.
All are cordially invited to these
services.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09

and Sunday but high fog on coast
Sunday morning; no change in
temperature; gentle. changeable
winds offshore.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
TEN YEARS AGO
Nav 9. 1921

Imperial County Federation of
Woman's clubs recently closed n
most successful year The last con-
ference was held at the Methodist
church.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09

ing the leg OF the chair when it's
trying TO climb up on the shelf TO
get some bread and butter. III tell
you next about Uncle Wiggily's
whistle.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09

Tentative plans are underway for
the development of the Imperial
Valley Experiment station to be
located on land of the Heber Col
legiate Institute at Heber. The
$4,000 appropriation will be avail
able July /.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09

Pomona has formed a new farm
center OF the Los Angeles county
farm bureau.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-09
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
I7lperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
May 8, 1911

Lindsay Brothers, ranches in
Water district No. have a COW
which made $4,000 meal. She
dined OH water stock valued at $40
o share and finished off with
handful of tax receipts and checks.
She found Lindsay's coat hanging
on a fence post and helped herself.
Evening star., 1931-04-05

5
Two flowers are concealed in the sentence
below What are they?
His haste resulted in poorly written prose
composition"