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Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
REPORT DISPUTE
ON DIVISION OF
WATER SETTLED
Directors OF Metropolitan
And Local Districts
Confer

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26. (U.P) -
Difficulties between the Imperial
Valley Irrigation district and the
Metropolitan Water district which
arose over division of Colorado river
water, were amicably settled here
last night at meeting of officials
of both bodies
John G. Bullock. Metropolitan
Water district director, declared that
both sides would proceed to carry
out terms of an agreement of last
year.
Three proposed amendments to the
Metropolitan districts contracts
with the department of interior for
water storage were approved. One
would write terms of agreement on
water division into the district s
contract with the government; the
second would state that the govern
ment does not lose its control by
the first amendment, and the third
would give the district 100000 acre
feet Of storage space behind the dam
to safeguard its supply by storage
of unused water.
Directors treasured Imperial VAL
ley that there was no intention to
complete more than one filing on
1900 second feet of Colorado river
water.
Mark Rose and Ira Aten, direc-
tors, Charles L. Childers, attorney
and M. j. Dowd, chief engineer OF
the Imperial Irrigation district, rep
resented the agricultural groups
They continued to Sacramento tc
discuss the problem with state wa
ter division heads.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
By PAUL X. MALLON

IIFNN 'tdii w
WASHINGTON. Feb. 26. U.P)-
President Hoover today vetoed the
veterans loan bill which congress
had passed
He sent the bill back to congress
with a spirited message in which he
pronounced the measure "unwisc
from the standpoint of the veterans
themselves and unwise from the
standpoint OF the welfare OF all the
people
The message was delivered TO the
house of representatives where the
veterans loan bill originated.
The President objected to the leg
islation on the ground that the
treasury has insufficient funds to
meet increased obligation estimated
by treasury officials at a billion
dollars or more. He also contended
ii was unsound in principle to try
to aid business by borrowing money
from some OF the people to give
funds to those in need.
In vigorous language the execu-
tive told how the government has
spent around $5,000,000,00 for vet
Grams relief disqualification and
welfare since the war.
He pledged himself to continue
these expenditures but protested
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Eastside- Sunset farm center,
7:f5, HOltville Eastside school.
Rotary club, 7, Barbara
Worth.
Elk's dinner bridge, I, Elks
hall.
Recital, 8, Academy of Music.
Night school, 10. high school.
r. A. NJ. No. 100, 8, Masonic
Temple.
Pythian Sisters, 8. Davis hall.
Troop IA, B.S.A.. 1880, Scout
hut.
Brunk's Comedians, 8, Imper-
ial avenue.
Fox Imperial Theatre, "Finn
And Hattie.
TOMORROW
KiwaniS club, Barbara Worth
hotel.
Golf tournament, Barbara
Worth country club.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
Cut In Gasoline
Pleases Drivers

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26. U.R)-
California motorists drove with
bargain gasoline today and smiled
at the anxiety of independent deal
ers that two cent cut in fuel
prices by major companies might
start another price war
The two cent reduction was an
nounced first by the Standard OIL
company to meet the competition OF
cut rate" fuels. Shell, General
Petroleum, Richfield and others
quickly followed suit, and most OF
the companies which have not low
cred gasoline prices said they eX-
pected to do so at once.
The reductions placed the cost OF
gasoline in San Francisco at 10
cents and in Los Angeles at l8ia
cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
New Highs In
Coast Issues

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 26. W.P)-
Several issues sold at new high
prices for the year on the Los An
geles Stock exchange today. Ad-
vances ranging from a fraction to
32i points. Trading was active.
Transamerica led in volume with
6,100 shares and reached a new
high at 177s, up l.
Pacific Public Service, on sales of
$500 shares, advanced 32i to 277s,
new high, after selling as low as
25.
Other new highs were registered
by Claude Neon which sold at 223,, +,
up y; Douglas Aircraft 19h, up l:
Southern California Edison. 54ls,
up IL; Republican Petroleum 2ls.
up 7s; and Pacific Gas and Elec-
trio SIZE, up rs.
Other prices included:
Pacific Finance 1873, up q; Un-
ion Oil 25. up u; Union Associates
23ss, up Il; Signal Oil Is. un-
changed; and Rio Grande Oil 0, off
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
Net Stars To
Compete Sunday

Inter-town tennis tournament
play is scheduled to take place Sun
day morning at 8 o clock on the local
school courts between El Centro and
CaleXico.
This is the second bracket in the
tournament and three doubles and
four singles will be run off at this
time.
Allan Yourman, valley singles
champion, is a member of the CAL
exico team and the matches in which
he plays will be watched with con-
siderable interest.
Yuma and Brawley will play three
doubles and four singles on Sunday
also.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
Use Explosive
To End Blaze

WEWOKA, Okla, Feb. 26. (U.P-
Preparations were made today TO
attempt % snuff out with nitro
glycerine a 200 foot column of fire
spouting from an uncontrolled gas
well near the city limits.
Danger to Wewoka IS residential
section Increased with weakening
OF the we'll S one remaining MASTER
gate under the intense heat. Two
similar gates we're melted.
A change of wind, which blew the
flame away from the city, would
send a shower of sparks on reci-
dences. operators said.
The we'll, of 8l,0OO,00O cubic feet
daily capacity had defied the Ell
forts OF experienced oil fire fight
ers for 36 hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
PACIFIC ELECTRIC
TO REVISE RATES

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26. (U.P) =
Authorization for a revision by the
Pacific Electric Railway company
of its fares and transportation
service in Pasadena and vicinity was
given today by the state railroad
commission.
The decision, written by Clyde L.
Seavey, president of the commls-
sion, who conducted public hear
ingS on the matter, held that the
present seven cent fare will be re-
placid by five to 10 cent rate and
general readjustment will be made
in the motor coach service operated
by the company.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
Famous Singer
Laid To Rest

MELBOURNE, Feb. 26. U,P) -
Dame Nellie Melba, famous Austria
Ian singer whose voice was heard
throughout the world, was buried
today in the most impressive tu-
neral service in Melbourne s history.
The entire city was hushed as the
funeral procession passed through
the city's streets. Prior to burial
thousands filed past the flag draped
coffin lying in state at the Scottish
church.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
Gasoline War
In Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. Is lU.p)
"A further reduction in gasoline
prices was seen today as independ-
ent filling station operators pre-
pared for a battle TO the finish"
Nine cent gasoline may come In
few days. j. +. Gable, president OF
the Cable Oil company said. Cables
II stations we're selling gasoline at
10 cents a gallon today. Forty-four
stations selling Marathon oil pro-
ducts reduced from II cents to l.
cents.
Major companies held TO the
posted II cent price but a break
was expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
Illegal Entry
Case Deferred

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 U.P) =
A hearing for Duncan Renaldo,
film actor, charged with illegal en-
try into the United States, set TOR
tomorrow before immigration In
spector Albert Del Guerico. was
postponed one week today because
queries sent to Rumania, the ac-
tors alleged birthplace, have not
been answered yet.
Although Renaldo claims he was
born in the United States, immigra-
ton officials claim he came here IN
1921 as a seaman and overstayed
his leave.
Renaldo IS wife recently sued him
for divorce naming Edna Booth, who
appeared with Renaldo in a recent
picture
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26
@AWILL
W 'SQys:

BEVERLY HILLS, Feb.
25. (SpeciaD-Say, if you
want to do something and
you really want somebody
on the job to help you out,
and do it right, don't go
any further than the Fed
Grated Women's clubs over
the country. To them goes
the success of our little
tour.
You know you can't just
stick up somebody's name
and expect people to come
flocking nowadays. 1t don't
take persuading it takes
force.
You can columnist Cool
idge and wrestle Greta
Garbo, but still somebody
has got to sandbag 'em to
get 'em to pay real dough
to see it. We are living in
an age of urge" we do
nothing tJl ! somebody
ShOves us.
Yours, WILL ROGERS.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-26

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Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29

Congress has appropriated SIS
100000 to build approaches to ma
tlonal parks in western states.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
ASK WOMEN TO NOTE
FAIR REGULATIONS

Mrs. H. v. Gray of Imperial, who
is in charge of the women's display
at the fair, urges every woman who
plans to enter articles in this de-
partment. to note that all items save
those in the culinary and flower di-
visions must be in place by 6 o'clock,
Friday, February 6, the other two
being received up to a. m. Satur-
day, February z. All entries in the
domestic arts department close on
wednesday, February 4.
Women planning to enter articles
in the culinary department are
asked to phone either Mrs. Ben
Hulse. Imperial 247, or Mrs. Lester
Eichhold, Imperial 3671. This should
be done as soon as possible SO that
space will be reserved for the en-
tries.
Those planning to enter flowers
are also asked to call Mrs. M. M
Dizney, Imperial 3961, or Mrs. c. w.
Hinderks, El Centro 1224-W, SO that
space may also be reserved for their
exhibits.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
PYTHIAN SISTERS
THIMBLE CLUB HAS
MEETING YESTERDAY

Mrs. Duane Stafford entertained
the members of the Pythian Sis
ters Thimple club yesterday at her
home, 571 Olive avenue.
A delicious luncheon was served
and preceding the card game, a
brief business session was held at
which plans for the benefit bridge
party to be given Monday, Febru-
ary 2, were discussed.
The Frank G.. Weir home, 1856
Adams avenue, will be the scene of
the benefit, which will begin
promptly at 8 o'clock. The money
raised is to be used for the Pythian
Home fund. Those wishing reser-
vations are asked to call Mrs. Du-
ane Stafford. telephone 279.
Bridge prizes yesterday were won
by Mrs. Frank G. Weir, high and
Mrs. George Morrison, low.
Guests present were Mesdames
Harold Nichol, r. w. Barbe, L. E.
Gillett, Edwin Miner, j. E. Glenn
ents, while the members attending
were Mesdames w. j. McCullom,
Charles Gillett, Ira Wakefield, Ro~
meo G. Smith, u. l.. Martin. Duane
Stafford, Emma Short, Wesley He'll.
George Morris, Bird Hobby, Frank
c. Weir and NJ Steele
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29

Harry Becker of the Berger Jew
elry company is in Los Angeles at
present purchasing new merchandise
Tor the spring trade and promises
TO have many delightful articles for
display when the shipments arrive
All the latest novelties and acces-
sories so dear to the feminine heart
are reported to be included in the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29

| ing a wonderful display of bedding
this week. The Pence sheets and
Slips which are noted for their eX-
cellent quality and their reasonable
price; the fine blankets in wool,
part wool and cotton, in lovely pas
tel shades; quaint comforters. re-
sembling old-fashioned patchwork
quilts III dainty colors, and beauti-
ful spreads are ali available at this
store. They Will make any bedroom
attractive and not only is their
quality good, but the price is with
IN the means of all.
The Model Grocery store is Of
fering two delicacies this week
which should prove highly popular
One is the Moras brand of chicken
and egg noodles which makes per-
fectly delicious dish anG which can
be heated in few minutes time
and served, a boon to the busy
housewife. The other is the new
Calpru pack pruneS. These are
dried prunes cured by special pro-
cess and which are SO Immediately
prepared that they may be eaten
without washing. Big, black, Juicy,
and of wonderful flavor, these
prunes will be fine food for all.
Anyone who is planning a Valen-
tine party should make a special
trip to see the Valentine favors.
luncheon cloths, napkins and place
cards at the Office Supply company
Party caps, noise makers and can
dies also are included in the dis
play, The latest copy of Dennison's S
party magazine is available at this
shop and is filled with excellent
suggestions for seasonable parties
Stickers and seals of hearts and Gu
pids are shown for invitations and
the like
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
" E W A x r e l. E s
Sc f N ~ T Fl E
l. OC AL s II o y S

Smart spring prints in attractive
models, with Jackets of harmonic
ing or contrasting colors. are TO be
found at the Nannette shop. Frocks
with accompanying short coats are
the newest thing for the spring
weather. and with these delightfully."-
warm days, every woman is plat
ming her spring wardrobe. She will
find many suggestions at this store
from which she may make her Sc
lectionS.
Piggly Wiggly is offering itc pa
irons an excellent household ac-
count book which the thrifty house
keeper will find just the thing for
keeping her budget. The Look is
conveniently classified according to
the household expenses, which are
carefully explained, and has tables
showing the amounts that should
be spent on each item for families
having incomes of various amounts.
The woman who is anxious to make
every dollar go as far as possible
will find these invaluable in deter
mining just where her money is
going and whether she is spending
it to the best advantage.
The j. G. Penney home is Offer
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
STANDARD RULES
OF ETIQUETTE

Question: When may a dinner en-
gagement be broken?
Answer: Illness, death or an un-
avoidable accident are the three ex-
cuses which justify the breaking of
a dinner engagement.
If the invitation is one which the
individual does not care about, 1t
should never be accepted. Once ac-
cepted, however, it should be kept,
and the height of rudeness is TO
break one dinner engagement to ac-
cept another.
Engagements between very close
friends or members of the family
may be broken if the affair is strict
ly informal, but care must be taken
not to abuse this privilege of inti-
macy.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
Rebekahs To GiUe Box
Social At DuUis Hall

One of the enjoyable events of
tonight is the box social to be given
by the Barbara Worth Rebekahs
and which will be held at 8 o'clock
In the Davis hall.
The lodge extends a cordial invi-
tation TO all those interested to at
tend and promises delightful
evening. Each woman is asked TO
bring box with luncheon suffi-
cient for two.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
MANY ATTEND
CARD PARTY

st. Mary's Altar society were
hostesses last night at another of
the enjoyable card parties being
sponsored by them this season, the
affair taking place in st. Mary's
hall.
Both bridge and five hundred
were enjoyed, and those receiving
the attractive prizes for high scores
were Mrs. John B. McNeece and
Rev. Felix Sheridan, while the low
score awards went to Mrs. r. w.
Barbe and l.. A. Dugan.
The party was well attended and
the guests report a most delightful
evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
NO HOST PARTY
RECENT EVENT

Another of the enjoyable no
host luncheons was held yesterday
by the produce women of the val
ley, the affair taking place at the
Barbara Worth hotel.
After luncheon the guests met on
the mezzanine floor where the card
game was held. Prizes for high
scores were won by Mesdames Eva
Witt. Bartholomew, j. A. Straub.
while Miss Ruth De Wright won
the consolation prize.
The third luncheon in the series
will be held in Brawley on Febru-
airy 6.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
REFRIGERATION or
CHURCH PLANNED

st. Paul's Episcopal guild met re-
Gently at the home of Mrs. l. A.
Thomas. 45l Vine avenue.
Routine matters of business occu-
pied the afternoon with the excep-
ton OF the discussion of plans for
redecorating the church. At the
conclusion of the meeting, tea was
served by the hostess.
Members present included Mes
DANES Norman Lombard, Harry
Horton, G. B. Clark, c. S. Thatcher.
T. B. Pasteur, j. T. Devore, j.
Leak. w. A. Tondro and the hostess.
Imperial County's high COW in
December was owned by A. II.
Smithson, Holtville; the record was
1873 pounds of butterfat.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
WOOSehedrt Legion To
Conduct Bridge Party

The Women of Mooseheart Legion
extend a cordial invitation to those
who enjoy bridge. TO attend card
party being given by them tomor-
row night in the Moose home on
Sixth street.
Prizes and refreshments are
planned for the pleasure of the pa
irons and delightful evening
awaits them. Playing will begin
promptly at 8 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29

The J. c. Penney home is offer
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29

Washable print dresses III batistes
and broadcloths iii all the new color
combinations are an attraction al
the Johnson-Groene store. The low
prices on these dresses are amazing
Smart lines and exquisite detail
work on the frocks make them suit
able for street wear as we'll as for
the home. Novelty collars, ties
pleats, buttons and flounces add de-
sirable notes of distinction. Shan
tung frocks in clever patterns and
charming colors are included in the
line.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

Steel towers are being erected be-
tween Victoryille, San Bernardino
County. and the Boulder damsite
TO carry electrical energy.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-29
goods he is purchasing this week.

Boncilla company, long famous Tor
its clay pack, recently came out with
q complete new line of cosmetics
and wonderful assortment OF these
goods is ON display at Clements
drug store. Most attractive con-
tainers are feature of the enlarged
line. Complete directions for the
Boncilla method of treating and car
ing for the skin are given in book
lets distributed at the store. A spe-
cial sale of Boncilla clay pack and
skin soap is announced for as long
as the merchandise is on hand.
Hose for each member Of the fam
lily may be found at the Brownbilt
shoe store where prices are a reve-
lation to the thrifty shopper. Ank-
lets for children in sizes Az to 9l4
are shown in pleasing color combi-
nations. For the men, super service
hose are offered at bargain prices
Brownbilt chiffon and service weight
hose for women are becoming more
and more popular on account of the
excellent wearing qualities of this
brand.
The Washington times., 1931-09-19
j. 8. BOWLERS'
SEASON OPENS

The Federal Bowling League,
composed of alley artists of vari.
Gus. Government departments,
will open its winter season Mon
day night at the Arcadia on
Fourteenth Street, Northwest,
with IL of the leagues SO teams
starting the annual competition.
This is the fifth year of the
leagues activities. Because the
champion Government Printing
Office team has withdrawn, there
is added interest this year in
winning the cup. offered by the
Arcadia for the winning ball
rollers.
The Treasury team. which won
twice before the G. P. o. hurlers
won last year. is counted on to
do big things this year.
Other good teams are the Mer.
chants Fleet Corporation, Ship
ping Board, Post Office Depart
ment, Veterans Administration,
Navy Department, experimenting
Architects office, City Post Of
flee. Public Buildings and Public
Parks, Commerce, and Navy
Yard.
The Washington times., 1931-09-19
US. ANNOUNCES
NEW EXAMS

The Civil Service Commission
announces examinations for the
following positions, with closing
dates and entrance salaries given:
Assistant veterinarian ($2,600-
$4,000, and junior veterinarian
80, ,O00-$2, 5000, Bureau Of Animal
Industry, October l.
Agronomist ($3, 3,S0O-$4,60O, also
assistant agronomist and assist
ant pathologiSt ($2,600-$3, ,20O
Bureau of Plant Industry, Octo-
ber s.
Assistant Statistician, public
health, $4,000, October 6.
Principal examiner ($5, 5000, eX-
aminer ($4,6OO. agricultural,
biological or physical science,
Personnel Classification Board,
october 6.
Associate mist ($3,200-
$4,000, assistant chemist-photog'
rapher, and assistant chemist
$2,6O0-$3, ,200), Bureau of Mines.
December 80.
Senior foreman (poultry). $4,000,
October /: school social worker.
$4,000, December 30; senior ad-
ministrative officer, $4,000, Sep,
tember IS; immigration inspector,
$2,lOO. September 90; associate
entomologist, SO ,20O-$3, 800, Decem-
ber 80, library assistant, $1,000,
Junior library assistant $1,62O,
under library assistant, $1,440,
September %.
Secretary: National Capital
Park and Planning Commission,
$4,000, September 90; assistant
statistician. public health, $4,000,
October 6; senior medical tech
nician (bacteriology). $4,000,
Tuskegee, Ala, October 13; as
sociate physiologist (seed), and
associate horticulturist, ($3,200-
$4,000, october 13: social service
worker, prisons, $4,000, October %.
The Washington times., 1931-09-19
100 MEASURES
! To Be LATER
PONDERED
24 Delegates Back From Coast
After Fruitful Meetings
and Much Entertainment

Practically all the "a delegates
from Washington local have re-
turned from the Seattle conven.
ton Of the National Federation
of Federal Employees held in the
Northwest city September TIL
President Luther C. Steward and
Secretary Gertrude McNally re-
manned on the Coast to attend
another convention Of organized
labor.
The returned delegates report
q fruitful session. Local No. 8,
Federal Employees Union. of Seat
tie was host, and arranged a
banquet, ball, boat rides, sight
seeing trips and other events for
the 200 guests from all over the
United States, Alaska, Hawaii and
other territories.
Bring 100 Resolutions
The delegates brought back
nearly 100 resolutions for improv-
ing working conditions and serv-
ice status of Government work
ers, adopted at the five-day SeS-
sion. The delegates are slated to
make formal reports to their va
riouS locals. The next step is for
the locals and the national fed
Grafton to begin pressing for &C
Gion in Congress and before the
Government personnel agencies
on the remedies agreed upon at
Seattle.
Steward Optimistic
President Steward is satisfied
that the convention marked a
great forward step for Federal
employees since the last conven.
ton in 1929. He cites some
features as follows:
"The retirement law Of 1880
now is admitted by all as q
striking advance in the diree-
ton of q perfected retirement
system.
''The National Federation has
always adhered to the principle
of opposition to salary de-
creases, and urged the enact
ment of legislation which
would give an increase Of an
additional rate 'tO those en-
plOyeS who had received but
one rate increase under the
WEIGH act, and that there be
no reduction of any sort. This
result was brought about
through the enactment Of the
BrOOkhart act, s. 215 on July
3. 1885,"
The Washington times., 1931-09-19
NJ A n ! CALLED,
FEW CHOSEN
AS CLERKS
Statistical Tests Passed
BY Halt Who Took Them;
EagerneSS Is Not Enough

OF the 5000 to 5000 who made
application to take the recent
examination for statistical clerk.
including about 5000 here, about
one-tenth Of them failed to fill
out their papers properly, hence
were disqualified. Of the re-
nader. perhaps half failed to
make a passing grade. it was
stated by an official of the Civil
Service Commission this week.
He pointed out that 10 per cent
of those applying for examina-
tions usually disqualify them
selves through failure to answer
questions in the application blank
properly.
Eager, But Not Qualified
1t was also pointed out at the
Civil Service Commission that
large percentage of those taking
statistical clerk examinations and
other tests for places requiring
specialized knowledge or expert
ence have no qualifications for
the posts, except their eagerness.
Many taking the recent tests
could not, in any sense, be called
statistical clerks, he reminded,
and none will be placed on the
registry list. except those who
showed by their tests that they
are qualified.
Records Broken
AS in the case of the file clerk
and other recent Government ex.
aminations, records were broken
in the numbers applying.
The present world depression
and unemployment crisis. coupled
with the increasing attractiveness
Of Federal jobs, were cited as
reasons