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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
'Unwritten Law
Trial Started

RENO, New, Dec. 9. (u.p)-Selec-
ton Of a jury was in progress to-
day for the "unwritten law trial
Of william Conradt, IL, wealthy con =
tractor, on cna. ses of Staying his
wife and her alleged paramount.
Conradt was accused of shooting
Mrs. Jocey Conradt and Fern Nor
ley, Idaho rodeo performer, when
he allegedly found them together
in the Conradt home here.
The contractor told police he had
entered the house to obtain evil
dence for a cross complaint to the
divorce suit his wife had fled
against him. Mrs. Conradt, who
was well to Go in her own right,
divorced a New York man here sev-
eral years ago, married a Reno jew
eier AID then shortly afterWard di-
Vorced the latter to marry Conradt.
The trial gained notoriety here
because Of the prominence of the
principals and the fact that rev.
Citations involving certain Reno Of
1icials are expected.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
NAVAL RESERVE
GROUP HOLDING
RADIO CLASSES

Local members Of the U. S. Naval
reserves, communication depart
ment. began the bi-weekly radio
drill instituted throughout the ma
ton last night at the Imperial VAL
ley Radio club meeting held at the
high school.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
evenings between the hours Of 1880
and o'clock, the Naval reserves
racio operators must be at their
stations prepared TO answer calls
from the commander station W6UR,
situated in the high school. An as
sisting station IS located in Braw-
ley and another is to be set up in
Yuma.
After each station has peen called
and nas answered, the commando
station reports 10 San Diego head
quarters. At any time during the
specified period calls may come il
either from the commander sta
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
FOURTH PAGE IN
COLOR CONTEST
PRINTED TODAY

Attention of juvenile Press read
ers is directed TO page No. of this
issue, which contains the full page
advertisement N the Press ad-col-
oring contest.
This is the fourth page and there
will be two more printed in the
series, one next week and one the
week following. BY coloring the
last three pages, even though no
previous ones were colored, contest
ants can still make money by VIM
ming the weekly prizes and have /
chance at the grand prize of $40
which will be awarded at the end
of the contest
Those entering &c contest should
become familiar With the rules be-
fore coloring the pages. II there is
any doubt they can get full infor-
nation by making inquiry at the
Press office.
A bar of candy is given to all who
turn in a page, even though only
a portion of the articles advertised
are colored. But the boys and girls
should have their eyes on more than
a candy bar. Each week there is
first prize of SIS, a second prize
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
Daily Report Of
Stock Markets

NEW YORK, Dec. o. U.P) - A
violent shake-out today carried the
stock market to new low levels for
the major bear movement, indus
trials selling at new lows since 1922
and railroad shares at record lows
on the average.
Trading picked up in volume on
the reaction and several large
blocks appeared on the tape, includ-
ing 1880 shares of Alaska Juneau
at -. off Is; 12,700 General Motors
at 22la, off a, and American Ice
IS 900 shares at 1914, off u.
Railroad shares were under pres
sure. u. s. Steel led the industrial
decline. making new l6 year low.
Toward the close prices came back
from their lows
Grains dropped and wheat closed
at or near the lows with losses
ranging above two cents a bushel
Cotton lost a few points. Silk made
record lows.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. Q. U.p) -
Dull trading and an off market
characterized today's session OF the
Los Angeles stock exchange.
TranSamerica, the most active
sold 1890 shares at 3ls, unchanged;
Security First National Bank Drop
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09

Hay unchanged; truck receipts
today, "a.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09

For the wee" thing
who is enjoying the
first real Christmas.
Useful, practical and
guaranteed for 25
years.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
Mack And Mack
Stock Is Sold

Commencing Friday morning, the
entire stock Of Mack and Mack.
which has been sold to satisfy cred
itors. will be offered 70 the public
at greatly reduced priced which
viii permit large savings in the
family budget.
Over S25 900 Of choice men 5
wear will be placed on sale, the en-
tire stock being new and none re-
served. High grade shirts. shoes.
hats. trousers, seeks, underwear ana
clothing viii be disposed Of during
the sale.
Extra help viii be employed C
assure prompt service to customers
and valuable awards viii be MADE
during the sale.
Tomorrow's issue of the Press viii
carry an advertisement announcing
many Of the bargains 70 be offered
but a visit 10 the store is essential
TO realize the opportunities Tor saw
ings that may be made.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
Capone Brought
To West Coast

LEAVFNWORTH, Kan. Dec g.
U.P,-Ralph Capone, brother of AL
Capone, Chicago gangster, is on his
way to the McNiel island prison on
the Pacific coast from the federal
penitentiary here, it was learned
today.
Capone, who was serving q SEN
tence for income tax evasion. left
under guard early yesterday His
transfer was made on an order OF
the department of justice.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09

of 50 and three one dollar prizes. A
prize-winning page is certain to be
entered in the contest for the grand
prize.
Articles shown on the page should
be colored SO as to reproduce cor
rectly the colors on the original
packages. These can be learned by
calling at the grocery store and ask
ing to see the original package,
The border line across the top OF
the page should also be colored, like
wise the figures in the various adj
vertisement.
Pages must be turned in at the
Press office and should be brought
in as soon as possible after oubli-
cation.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09

ton or San Diego, and the local
operators must be ready.
All calls come in in CIV (contin-
uous Waye) ard are answered in
the telegraph code The purpose
Of this drill is to train naval reserve
radio operators 50 that they may
be ready in case Of emergency.
Once a month when the radio
club meets, the calls will be made
and received at the commander sta
ton where the club meets.
Last night the club answered the
call. conducted a U. S. N. F.. drill,
and elected Billy Osborne secretary
to take The place of Warren Brock
man.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09

Another practical sugges-
ton for a useful gift that
will stand the test of
time. Toasts both sides Of
two slices of bread at
once. Chromium plated
and fully guaranteed -
other coasters at $3.75.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09

California Pansy de-
sign, domestic make,
cleyerly shaped and
a very attractive
group for the small
apartment. Sold III
sets only.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
The Cherished Gift for Years to Come

A thrilling Christmas morning awaits the
recipient of gorgeous dinnerware set like
one of these. They are from the foremost
English potteries insuring perfection and
uniformity
For your convenience we have made them
up into complete sets, but any grouping
may be selected.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
VARIATIONS INJURE BOOKS

WAsHINGTON.-U.Pj-Variation
in atmospheric humidity dust and
light, acid fumes and sunlight all
deteriorate books and records in
public Libraries and offices of the
United States, according TO a sur
yey recently completed by the bu-
reau Of standards.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09

ped Is TO 637s on sales of $50
shares: Pacific Finance "a" sold
700 shares at ga, down IS.
Union Oil led the petroleum Is
sues, selling 1900 shares at ID, down
=; Standard Oil sold 100 shares
at 29ia, down a; Union Associates
sold 300 shares at 10, down 4.
Southern California Edison COM
mon stock sold 1000 shares at 317s,
down u; Edison 5i2 per cent pre-
ferred stock sold 200 shares at 222i,
unchanged; Pacific Lighting sold
100 shares at 40E3, down IL;
Southern California Gas "A" was
unchanged at 25 on sales of 300
shares.
Hay unchanged; truck receipts
fOdav "a
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
STOCK QUOTATIONS
2 Cent Depositor Files Claim

GREEN BAY, WIS, tU.P}-A WON :
an with a bank balance Of TWO
cents was among the first TO file d
claim against a closed bank here.
She did not receive a check when
i made IT'S first payment Of 40 per
cent 10 Gep0siUOrs
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-12-09
The Weather

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Partly cloudy tonieht and Thurs
day: eccIer tonight: gentle TO mod
crate winds.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Rain followed BY clearing today:
partly cloudy ana cooler tonight,
Thursday fair; moderate TO fresl.
west and northwest winds offshOre
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31
City Federation Of Women
Clubs Ends Successful Year
On Thursday With Luncheon

The City Federation Of women's
Clubs closed the years program
Thursday with q luncheon at the
Christian church honoring the
past presidents Of the Federation.
hrs. George Smith, president, her
executive board and presidents Of
the clubs were hostesses for the oc-
casion- The City Federation has
had many functions honoring club
women fam other towns. even
other states, but this is the first
time In many years that the local
women have been honored. II
was much enjoyed by both those
VINO came TO reminisce Of the days
when club work was In a pioneer
state and those who serve In
modern days.
The tables were arranged In the
form OF a u with the past presi-
sIdents seated at the head. The
floral decorations were beautiful
and the honor guests were pre-
sented with arm bouquets OF sweet
peas made and given by the presi-
dent. Mrs. Smith. or the fourteen
presidents who have served since
1916. when the Federation was or
ganized, twelve were present at the
luncheon Spaces were left for the
absent ones. Mrs. Ross who lives
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31

In Mexico City and Miss Anna KEEL
ly who passed away IN 1929.
Presidents Talk
Mrs. Smith. toast mistress called
upon each president to tell briefly
Of the outstanding accomplishments
OF her administration.
The Learners, Self Culture club,
Civic League and the Parent
Teachers Association formed the
City Federation in the beginning.
Later the Charity Association and
Suffrage Assn joined the ranks
and several years later the Public
Health Nurse Association, the
Brownsville Music Club and Treble
Clef were added. The latter have
all Withdrawn, r. at a time. until
the Federation now has only the
four original units.
Mrs. Geo. Stell in the organiza-
ton meeting was chosen temper
airy president and appointed the
committees to draw up the consti-
tuition and bylaws 1t Is a coinci-
dence that she should have been
elected as president Of the FEEDER
alton in 1881 from the Public
Health Nurse Association but re-
signed before she was installed.
Mrs. w. A. Ross of the Learners,
the pioneer club of the Valley. was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31

u. Conrad. w. r. Jones. Geo Smith.
Marvin Hall. T. I. Morris. W.. y.
Worley, j. II. Batsell, J.. Fl. VIII
liams, Sherwood Bishop, q. =.
Dodd. Mary =. Taylor. Thos. g
Sweeney, T. J. Tucker, j. K Wells,
G.. -. Sutton. q. w. Klepstein. Il.
Brady. Geo. Hamilton, III. III. Bank
CT, O.. w. Gotke. A. W. Lawrence,
A. w. Neck, w. "A. Washington, III
ID. Marshall. Nathan Moore. u. II.
Yates, ". Z. Randall, ST.. II. M
Shelton, ID. p. Gay, Sam HughSton
O. C. Stewart, w. II. Gibson, y =
Wcrley. r. M. Warren. G. T.. Ian
degrin, Fl. T.. Fetch. Della BalinRer
II. Uncho. Ben S. Carder. San An
tonic. Laura Owen. a B. Niven
Mary Moses. Marie Andreas, Bert
Cromack. Pearl Nuckols. w. l.. Fer
guson. G. O. Wentz. L. * Good
rich. w. l.. Ryman. j. 9 Ford, Ella
Evans. G. w. Colgin. Fannie ID
Putegnat, Misses Otis Hughes
Katrina Scott, Stella Mclean,
Rachel Pierce, Elsa Walther.
The luncheon was planned BY
the president and arrangements
were made BY the entertainment
committee. Mesdames Pearl Muck
OILS. Lawrence Brady. Thomas
Sweeney, z. X. Goodrich.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31

Self Culture club sponsored the
rest room
In the spring Of 1918. Browns
vile entertained the Valley Fed
Grafton Of Clubs
1858
Mrs. j. A. Graham followed In
1888 and during her admins
tration the members voted TO con-
tribute ten GEMS per capita per
month TO the Charity home. This
action has never been rescihded and
as consequence a very nice check
goes annually TO this institution
from the Federation.
The name OF Miss Anna Kelly
Q9l9-29) was then called and al
bowed their heads to her memory.
The secretary. Mrs. Randall Math-
ers placed a floral tribute at her
vacant place at the table. Miss
Kelly was elected from the Char
ity association and Mrs. II. M. Skel-
ton, then president of that organ
iZaticn paid a loving tribute Miss
Kelly, and as entertainment chair
man spoke OF the difficulties which
had to be met In order TO enter
tain the 5th District meeting In
the spring OF 1920. during Miss
Kelly's administration. The Country
club had been closed during the
World War, q chef had to be en-
gagged for the occasion, transport
alton problems were not simple
In short entertaining was no fun
In those days.
Mrs. Sherwood Bishop, secretary
TO Miss Kelly also paid tribute to
her memory and her work for
Brownsville.
The next president was Mrs.
Jenny Snyder. who served from
1920-21. The Federation cooperated
with the Federal Church Societies
In placing a matron In the county
jail.
Mrs. George
Mrs. y. G. George spoke OF her
administration 1922 and gave q
loving tribute to Mrs. Gussie Scott
CLANCY who came TO Brownsville
from San Antonio and not only
helped to organize the city feder-
alton but the Charity association
and other women's service clubs in
the city. II was at that time that
Brownsville was raising a port fund
and the City Federation raised
$4,000. Mrs. George started the
club house fund movement which
has grown into four figures IN 1881.
Mrs. Harbert Davenport served
from 1929 and an important
feature OF her administration was
that Mrs. Bull, the first president,
was her secretary. During the year,
funds were raised by giving an en-
tertainment and a room was fur
nished in the Mercy Hospital which
was then being completed. This
has been used asa maternity room
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31

elected as the first president. she
resigned and her unexpired term
filled by the vice-president, Mrs. j.
K Bull. charter member OF the
Self Culture club.
Mrs. Bull
Mrs. Bull was the first one to
speak and related many experien-
ces. One Of the first undertakings
vas a clean up campaign, with
paving undreamed Of; a luncheon
for distinguished guests as Mrs.
g. w. Carmery, then state presi-
dent OF federated clubs, Mrs. r. z.
buchanan, Mrs. q. r. Scott. with
the Board of Development and Ro-
tary club IN the background paying
the bills They attempted to en-
terrain the public by putting over
a Nceum course. This was about
TO prove a financial failure. when
John Hendrick Bangs vas heralded
as the next lecturer. Tickets went
like hot cakes and the old Metho-
dist church was filled to overflow
ing. One man remarked that he
had never seen so many lawyers in
a church IN Brownsville. A small
deficit still had TO be met. Finally
Mrs. Harbert Davenport hit upon
a scheme Of taking subscriptions to
two then popular magazines. Forty
women OF the Federation took the
magazines and the commission
earned paid the debt.
Mrs. Bull was elected to serve
from 1898 and during this time
the Federation maintained a Ii
brary-rest room for the soldiers in
the George building across the
street from the Miller Hotel. The
Learners club started the library
in 1912 and mothered 1t while the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31

afternoon by sid Hardin. suparin-
tendent of schools here.
MT. Hardin's talk win he made at
3 p. IN.
A fun program has been arranged
fer this meeting OK Harlingen Bap-
fists.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31
Harlingen Band To
Play AT Port Isabel
lBY sad Cnrresnnnlentl

PORT ISABEL. May 80. go The
Harrington Municipal Band under
the direction Of Joe Lyday will Of
fer a free musical concert Sunday
afternoon at the Shary Yacht
Club basin starting promptly at
2.30.
The Harlingen band Is a 50-ntnce
organization. and will play during
the water polo game between the
Silver Kings and the Port Isabel
team in the yacht club basin.
The census OF 1890 gave Alaska
n population Of s. .758. which Is an
increase OF So per cent over the
figure Of 1920.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31

MISSION, May 30.-A mass meet
Inc ~ HarIingen Baptists a. Adams
Gardens will be addressed Sunday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31
Fer Your Protection Make These Com
parsons Before Yom Buy Your Tires

q propaganda. We urge you to thoroughly
III check every vital point-rubber Uolume,
"a peighf, iUidfh, thickness, and plies under
~ the tread. Then buy accordingly $500 ON
a FACTS AND FACTS ALONE. Against the
81 various claims presented about different
tires, isn't this the most logical suggestion
= ever made to you? Could there be any more
' 70 definitely determine which tires offer you the
money? There can be no question or con-
nen You get the FACTS yourself.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-31

T UNDERNEATH the surface IL where you
- get the cold truth about tire values. It's
the inside of the tire-the method OF con.
sfruciion and the quality and quantity OF
materials determines its Stamina,
Performance, Safety, VALUE. You can no
more tell the quality of a tire by its outside
appearance than you can tell the character
of a man by the kind of clothes he wears.
We nave arranged to show you cross
stone and special brand mail order tires. Yo1
and make your own comparisons, u%ninfiuen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
WHAT THE PRESS AGENTS SAY
STRAND OFFERING DELUXE /. DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM
 TO-DAY AND TOMORROW

A delightful double feature pro- gram is to be found at Warner Bros Strand stheater to-day and to-mor- rorw headlined by Charles G. Norris greatest novel, now in talkie form, Seed.
 Leading roles in this absorbing drama of domestic life are played by John Boles, Genevieve Tobin, Lois Wilson, Raymond Hackett, Za- Su Pitts, Bette Davis, Richard Tuck l CT, Frances Dade and others. The picture was directed by John M. Stahl, who has achieved unusual success as a director of domestic drama.
 The conflict between two women, portrayed by Miss Tobin and Miss Wilson-between the "other woman" and the wife-for the love of man, played by John Boles, is the theme of one of the most absorbing pro- ductions, ever screened. Boles, in the role of Bart Car ter, budding author, is happily mar when his old sweetheart, played by Miss Tobin, appears. and thus is introduced "the eternal triangle" :" But the thing that brings him back for a temporary visit after ten years with "the other woman" is not love for his first wife, however great it may, have been. It is something which, with him, goes far deeper.
 The companion feature is Cracked Nuts" riotous comedy classic starring those two comedy cut ups, Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

largest land plane ever built. Fly
 ing this giant plane gave me a fore
 taste of what it will be like to ride
 in the huge flying boats of the fu-. ture. The Barling bomber built by
 the United States army reseinbled
 a flying apartment house. This big plane was designed to carry load | of 42.000 pounds. It was as tau as a two-story house, and had a wing spread of 65 feet. Stairways, floors, observation platforms and lookouts were a part of it's equipment. Pow cred by six Liberty engines it gen. erated 2,400 horsepower.
 Further proof of the feasibility of trans-oceanic passenger flights is demonstrated by the monster Dor nier plane which was completed by the Germans last winter. Known as the DO-x 1t carries 16O passengers at speed of 110 miles per hour fully loaded. It is powered by 12 engines, and has already made a number of successful flights. It is a forerunner of the great passenger planes which will in a few years be making twice-weekiy trips across the Atlantic ocean, and per- haps the Pacific also.
 These big planes, carrying from 100 to 200 passengers, will cost no more to operate than steamships of the same capacity. As soon as there is enough passenger business to fill them comfortably fares will prob ably be as low-possibly lower than steamship fares. With $500 as the average one-way passage across the Atlantic a flying boat with a capacity of 200 people would earn $60,000 gross revenue from passengers alone in "A hours. This would more than cover the cost of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
JOHN BARRYMORE IN "SVENGALI" CLOSING AT
 STATE TOMORROW

Performances to-day and to-mor- row, mark the final presentations of John Barrymore's latest and greatest success, "SvengaM'. Few characters of fiction take a real place in the consciousness of the world. Svengali is one of the
 few. Stepping out of Du Maurier's
 famous novel, "Trilby," which vor
 such sensational acclaim as a stage
 play, a generation ago, he stands a.
 the embodiment of the evil. He is
 Mephisto Rasputin.
 | Millions who have not read Trilby
 or seen 1t on the stage know the satanic portent of the name Sven- gali, just as those who have not seen Uncle Toms Cabin" know the significance of Simon Legree The pointed beard, the long lanky black hair, the blazing eyes, which Du Maurier-who illustrated his no- vel - gave to his sinister hero, and which has become associated with the part, are faithfully done by MT Barrymore in his amazing makeup. | Mir Barrymore was triumphant in another Du Maurier play, Peter Ibbetson" on the stage and it has long been his desire to do Sven gali." He made a study of hypno-
 tism and mesmerism in preparation for the part. Marian Marsh has 1 the feminine lead as Trilby. Archie Mayo directed.
 Miss Marian Marsh, who plays the part of Trilby in "Svengali,"
 is the sensational screen find of the year. She is possessed of rare love-
 Illness of face and form. and the ability to actually become the part
 she portrays. Trilby, which requires
 all the gamut of feeling. is one of
 the finest chaarcterizations ever given.
 Others in the cast are Bramwell
 Fletcher. Donald Crisp, Lumsden
 Hare, Carmel Myers, Luis Alberni, Ferike Boros. Andrienne D'Ambri- court and Paul Forecast. An excellent surrounding program accompanies the feature picture
 which is on at 2:20, 4:45, zoo and
 9:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
'TTS A WISE CHILD"
 FEATURED ON LYRIC PROGRAM

Marion Davies is starred in Its Wise Child" which will be shown at the Lyric theater as new Metro o-Goldwyn-Mayer starring ve- hicle.
 The picture, directed by Robert 2. Leonard, Is an adaptation of the Broadway stage hit by Laurence E. Johnson. It has as a motivation the small-town gossip that creates a scandal against the wrong girl.
 Sidney Blackmer plays opposite Miss Davies as the lawyer who is willing to marry her in order to save her good name, only to find the sacrifice a mistaken one.
 The picture gets away to rapid start with thrilling race between a limited train and a midget road ster and continues to pick up swift ard hilarious momentum until the confusion is explained in a strik- ing climax.