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Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
BECKER ASSUMES
OWNERSHIP OF
JEWELRY STORE

Announcement was made today
by Harry Becker that he has pur-
chased the holdings OF H. r. Berger
in the Berger Jewelry Company,
and will hereafter be sole owner of
the concern.
The business will be continued as
the Becker Jewelry Company in the
new quarters now being prepared
next door to the present store at
SOC Main street, as soon as altera-
tions are completed, which will be
about July !.
All guarantees given by the Ber-
ger Jewelry Company will be pro-
tected by the new firm and the
same high standards of business
viii be continued.
This well known jewelry COM
pany has operated in Ell Centre for
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
Items Of News
About Town

Mrs. A. G. Johnston left this
morning for La Jolla where she
will be the house guest of Mrs.
Jerry Asher. Mr.. Asher and Mr..
Johnston plan to motor to La Jolla
tomorrow to spend the weekend
at that resort.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Justice
recently returned from an enjoy
able trip to New York. They went
east by train and returned by boat
via the Panama Canal. They were
away two months.
Private Earl c. Bonner, formerly
of FL Centre. now stationed at the
Monterey Preside with Troop B
of the llth cavalry, returned 10
camp yesterday after an enjoyable
five Gays visit with his mother.
Mrs. Silvi Bisi, 527 Olive avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
MRS. WILLIAMS
HOSTESS TO CLUB

Mrs. B. c. Williams was hostess to
her j. B. bridge club recently at her
home, 566 Brighton avenue.
Two tables of bridge we're en-
loyed. after which delicious refresh
ments were served. High score
prize was awarded to Miss Iva Reah
Skipper and Mrs. H. c. Skipper.
Guests included Mrs. H. c. Skip
per Of Imperial, Miss Iva Reah
Skipper and Mrs. Harry Friedley.
Members present were Mesdames
W w Grider, T. P. Neel, F. E. Bur-
ton, Earl Brinnon and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
Convict Former
Police Officer

Bert B. Broaddus, former 1mper-
ial police chief, today was SEN
fenced by Judge Hawkins of I'M
perial to pay a $50 fine for disturb
ing the peace, or serve 25 days in
the county Jail if the fine is not
paid.
Broaddus was released on the
condition he pay the fine by to-
morrow morning. If 1t is not paid
then he will be committed to lail.
The former Imperial officer was
declared guilty yesterday after
noon, and Judgment postponed un-
til this morning. He was tried on
complaint of Wallace Stevenson,
who charged Broaddus with threat
ening him bodily harm.
The All clubs of Tehama Coun-
ty will start May 30 feeding 70 pure
bred Poland-China pigs.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
Many Preparations
For Garden Pdrty

Bridge enthusiasts. whether of
contract or auction. will enjoy the
card party to be given Monday
night, June s. at the Phillip Hodg-
kin residence, 60l Wensley avenue.
At this time the members of st.
Pauls Episcopal guild will be host
eSses and have many delightful
plans for the entertainment of their
guests Prizes will be awarded for
both contract and auction and re-
freshments viii be served at the end
Of the evening.
Many hostesses are planning to
take tables for the evening. and
those wishing to make reservations
in advance are asked to call either
Mrs. Norman Lombard, or Mrs. w.
A. Tondro.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
VISITOR HONORED
BY DESERT PARTY

Conplimenting her house guest,
Miss Daisy Mcmillan of San Diego,
Miss Mildred Giles entertained last
night at a desert party.
The group motored to the sand
dunes where big bonfire was built
and various entertaining games en-
joyed. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served later in the
evening.
Guests at this delightful affair
included Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Jen-
kins, Mr.. and Mrs. ROGUE Maquar,
the Misses Daisy Mcmillan, Nell
Roach, Dorothy Weir, Mildred
Giles, and Messrs. Nick Ugrin.
Louis B. McManus, McWilliams,
and Doc Draper.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
LIVESTOCK

LOS ANGELES, June 5. UP
Hogs, receipts none. Good light
grain feds quoted around s70O.
Cattle, receipts 300. Fairly ac-
tive. Steers strong to 15c higher.
Colorado and Utah fed steers $3.50
to S8.35. Cows steady. Common
to medium grass COWS $500 to s3.75.
Calves so, steady. Common to
medium vealers up to $500.
Sheep, receipts none. Holdovers
1876. No sales. Medium to choice
lambs quoted $500 to s975.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
MENUS FOR THE FAMILY

mash or crush. Fill cans to withir
half an inch of top.
To make medium syrup boil
three cups of sugar and two cups
of water for five minutes or until
syrup elings to spoon. Allow S-4
cup sugar for each quart can of
fruit. Be sure to make enough
syrup to fill all the cans. Extra
syrup can be kept in glass Jar in
a cool place until wanted for the
next batch of canning.
II you want to prevent shrink.
age you may precook the berries
for five minutes. Add no LIQUID
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
Rebekdhs Initiate At
Meeting Last Night

Initiatory work was the chief
item Of business at the meeting of
the Barbara Worth Rebekahs which
was held last night in the Davis
hall
Aside from the initiation, routine
business matters were discussed.
after which the group enjoyed a
social hour during which refresh
ments were served.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
LAST MEETING OF
AUXILIARY MONDAY

Members Of the local unit OF the
American Legion Auxiliary are re-
minded that the last meeting Of the
season will take place Monday eve
ming. June s, at o'clock in the NJ
E. social hall.
Initiation will be a feature of
the evening and the initiatory work
will be put on by the Brawley
unit. All members OF the local unit
are urged TO be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
COOKED FOOD SALE

A cooked food sale will be held
tomorrow, starting at 10 o'clock in
front of the M. o. King Company.
The sale will be conducted by the
ladies of the First Baptist church
and patronage by the general pub
lie will be appreciated.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
Tomorrow's Menu

BREAKFAST: Sliced fresh
pineapple. cereal. cream. eggs
poached in milk. on toast.
milk. coffee.
LUNCHEON: Clear soup.
toasted crackers. spinach sal
ad. rice custard pudding. milk
tea.
DINNER: Baked halibut
baked new potatoes. string
bean and carrot salad, old
fashioned strawberry short
cake. milk. coffee.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
Offer Reward In
Teuber Staying.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, June 5. UP
An additional reward of $500 for
the arrest and conviction Of the
murderer of Louise Teuber, store
clerk, who was found hanged to a
lovers oak on Black mountain
April 10, was posted today by the
dead girls father.
Last week. members of the sher-
iff's office collected $3.50 as re-
ward. Miss Tueber disappeared the
evening of April 10 after telling
friends she was leaving the city.
The following day her nude body
was found on the mountain.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05

make it the most up to date jewel
ry store in Imperial Valley, with
greater stocks and variety than
ever before. and Service with a
Smile" as the new slogan.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05

description of his clothes was CIV
en-.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
@1arkeD

LOS ANGELES. June 5. up
Following arc rosay-s market QUO
tations:
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-05
POULTRY

Hens, leghorns, pa to lbs. ca. lac
Hens, colored, lbs. and up -. 24c
Broilers, to IL lbs. ca. ............16c
Broilers, IL to q. lbs, each17c
Fryers, colored, q. TO lbs. ......2Sc
Fryers, Leghorns, "a to lbs. tic
Roasters, soft bone, 8 lbs. up ....30c
Ducklings, Pekins, 81 lbs. up. 16c
Young tom turkeys, 2 lbs. up 30c
Small hen turkeys, under 8 lbs 15c
Hen turkeys, 8 lbs. and up ......26c
Small tom turkeys, under l3 lbs. 1Jc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19

Camnhor is found in Borneo on
certain trees. either In little crys-
tails, like sugar, or in masses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19

~K&&&4A w. ~ &4(A A@A
EDINBURG, Feb. l9.-"To dunk
or not to dunk, that Is the ques-
ton Of the day, judging from the
lengthy dissertations on the SUBJ
ject BY Governor Huey p. Long OF
Louisiana, Alfalfa Bill, Oklahoma's
colorful governor, and Governor
Ross Sterling.
The commissioners court OF HI
dalgo county entered into such
heated discussion on the question
Of dunking Wednesday afternoon
that they decided 70 take today
off. All members were s~ecretive
about their intentions for today.
but rumors are afloat that they
are convincing each other on the
subject of dunklng. or crumhling
their cornpone In potlikker, which
ever side one happens TO be on.
K. L. Calhoun and w. II. Atwood,
the two native Texans Of the COM
missioners' court, spoke loudly and
long on their favorite way OF eat
ing. neither one relenting even an
inch in their arguments.
Calhoun insisted that cornpone
should be crumbled in the pot
likker. and that the potlikker should
be likkery to the extent that IL
should be shaken. After the corn
pone vas Thoroughly soaked In
the likkery potlikker. and the
emulsion a delicate consistency. all
should be drunk direct from a bowl.
thus eliminating embarrassing
static.
Calhoun augmented his arru-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
VALLEY SCOUTS
PLAN PROGRAM
Spring Camps, Hikes And
Rallies Scheduled
For Future

Boy Scouts are now making plans
for spring camps. and are complet-
ing arrangements for other ACTIVE
ties. according TO Bob Lyon, scout
executive. Thursday.
District hikes. rallies, field meets
and camps are scheduled for many
districts. Mr.. Lyon explained. New
committees elected for the year are
working steadily on an expansion
program.
A definite program has been out
lined. and the Valley scouts. headed
by Tom E. Murray. Mercedes. plan
TO add a large number Of troops and
many new scouters TO the roster be-
fore the year Is over.
Referring 10 the twenty-first an
niversary Of scouting celebrated last
week, Mr.. Lyon said here today that
It was O big success all over the
Valley. Saturday. he added. was
the big day. and many city mayors
proclaimed It a Good Turn Day.
On Sunday. scouts acted as ushers
In churches. and later in the week
were given over three Valley sta
tons. Show windows along Valley
main streets were decorated during
the week.
Everything we do. every plan We
make. and every time we turn our
hands It IS to benefit the boy" Mr..
Lyon concluded. We must never
forget our main objective is to help
the scouts in quest Of adventure. re-
member the aim OF teaching citizen
ship and building character"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
ERNEST CALHOUN, HIDALGO CO.
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OFFICIAL, SAYS STATIC BANE
y X X x X \ y : =
CORN PONE DUNKING' THEORY

ment with graceful gestures. sug-
costing the shaking OF the solution,
and voicing the static which he
termed embarrassing.
Atwood agreed with the opinion
o. Alfalfa Bill, declaring that truce
should be called between the dunk
ers and crumblers until after the
right way Of eating jowlS and poke
salad was accepted by all.
Willard Ferguson and b. #. BY
ers, both northern born, displayed
considerable Ignorance Oh the sub
Jects Of corn pon-, n0tlikker. dunk
ing and crumbling. 49, ison go--~
SO far as to say the dlscu- was
quite Illuminating. as he mad --
ways thought the term "potlikkerr
meant dish water"
The gullible way IN which Fer
guson and Byers drank in the in
formation about the subject under
consideration, and the heated
arguments they advanced In favor
OF and against these Southern
delicacies they had never tasted.
should challenge the women OF HI
Galgo county, TO compete In the
preparing of potlikker and corn
pone, according to their favorite
recipes. submitting them to the
commissioners court. in order to
supply them with future subjects
for debate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
new SCHEDULE
IS KWWC PLAN
Starting Monday the Local
Station VIII Have
Other Hours

Starting Monday. Feb. %. KWWG
or Brownsville will have an entirely
new schedule on the air, it IA an
nounced Thursday by G. a. Rel.
manager.
The new hours are much more
convenient. and I feel positive that
our large audience will like them
BETTER Mr.. Rel said.
During the morning. the station
will 90 on the air at $50 and remain
OH until 1890 every day except Sun
day. on which day the hours will be
from II to 1880.
Every afternoon KWWG will 70
on the air nc $50. but the hour for
signing off changes every other day.
On Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri
days. the station will sign off at
$50. but on Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays, will continue broad
casting until midnight. SUNDAY
however. is the one exception. On
this day. KWWG is to 60 on the
air at ) o'clock and sign off at 7
o'clock.
We have some important an
nouncementS to make in the near
future. and some pleasant surprises
In store for our ever increasing num-
Der of radio fans" Mr.. Rel con-
cluded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
New Chrysler Models
Shown by Nave Co.

The Nave Motor company. Chrys-
Ter distributors, are showing the
beautiful new models OF the Chry-
sler skies and Fights az their
Brownsville show rooms at Fifth
and Elizabeth. and also In their
Harrington house.
According to the company the
new six especially Is attracting
particular interest due to the radi-
cal change OF body lines. The new
bodies are roomier and the
new six has 1T inch wheel base
with a new motor for greater
speed and power. being a seventy
horsepower machine.
Nave Motor has been the distribu-
tor for the Chrysler for the past
two years in the Valley. The
Brownsville house was opened IN
November 1880. II is announced
that their show rooms will remain
open until nine o'clock for the rest
OF this month to enable the public
to inspect their new autos.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19

Only one person was sentenced
to death In Scotland in 1929. He
was finally reprieved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
Worst Cough
Curbed Overnight
Bv New Remedy

Three well-kn0vn specialists have
recently perfected a marvellous new
remedy for coughs. which stops the
scveress spells almost instantly, and
often clears up a stubborn, deep
cough overnight. People who have
hardly been able to sleep at night
for coughing. rest all night with
out a break, after the first few
doses.
The new discovery is known as
Mentodene. and is based upon a
new way Of taking menthol intern
ally in a pleasant-taSting liquid.
Everybody kows how menthol. even
when just inhaled. clears out the
pipes" Soothes rawneSS. lOosens
phlegm, relieves congestion and
kills a cough quickly. When taken
internally IN this new combination
with other healing Ingredients
coming In direct contact with the
irritated and congeSted throat lin
ing-it Is 10 times more effective
than when used merely as q spray.
inhaler or ointment.
Furthermore. Mentcdene at once
works its way all through the sys-
tenn. clearing out from the inside
the cough, cold. bronchitis poisons
that cause that miserable headache.
fever. etc, and toning up the n
tire system. The result is that a
cought that has hung on for weeks
goes in a short time.
Make this amazing test yourself
without risking a penny. Get a bot
tie OF Mentodene today from your
druggist and take as directed. No
matter how severe your cough or
how long you have had IL. If you.
do not have a thoroughly comfort
able and couph-free night. and II
YOU dent feel 1900 better in the
morning, manufacturer refunds your
money. Be sure TO start today
AFr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
lspecial % The HeFald.l

N2E&AaAA ~ 49, A8Nr 49,
EDINBURG, Feb. le-Eugene N.
Catlett, assistant district attorney.
who was recalled from Alice yes
terday morning. arrived in the late
afternoon and resumed his duties
with the grand jury. which Is in
vestigating the financial conditions
Oh hluaigo county.
Catlett returned to Edinburg af-
ter he was called over the telephone
by County Judge K. G. Coucn. l..
Broeters district attorney, appeared
before the court later N The o
ing after Couch had phoned Cat
lett, but the court did not alter its
opinion in recalling Catlett.
AS the present grand jury viii
convene only through the remain
ing days OF February the commits
sioners court expressed the opinion
that Catlett should be on hand to
assist In the investigation. when Is
expected 10 bring forth a number OF
indictments IN connection with tne
financial muddle Of the past adj
miniStration.
Catlett, a new conner to the VAL
ley. and a democrat, was recently
appointed by Broeter, also a demo-
crat, this appointment being APP
proved by the commissioners court,
members Of which arc good govern
ment party men, after a deadlock
between Broeter and the court on
the APPOINTMENT OF an assistant
Broeter insisted OH appointing a
democrat and the court refused TO
approve anyone other than a num-
Der Of good government lawyers
suggested.
Because OF the deadlock the COM
miSSioners' court, Judge Couch.
Bryce Ferguson, county attorney,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
REPORT LAUDS
VALLEY SCHOOL
Inspectors Findings On
Tri-City Schools Are
Received
CAV SAD Correspondentl

PHARR. FEB. 1g.--The school au-
fhOrities OF the Pharr-San Juan
Alamo high school have received
the official report from the state
department OF education at Aus
tin. which is based upon the in
G rnation given the department By
Miss Irma Dean Fowler. who Wis
tied and inspected the schools re-
Gently In order that the schools
may be properly certified BY the
state department Of education. 10
is necessary that minimum require
n-ents be met by the authorities
or the school.
The supervisor made several rec
concentrations in order that the
conditions may be made better.
First. that attention be called 10
the matter Of admitting children
under the scholastic age and ad-
hitting more than forty children
OF scholastic age TO work under
one teacher.
Second. that immediate atten-
ton be given to improvement In
the library by making 1t more at
u 1CAANG u Vie EtAAEAAeNf AAH 80
teaching English added. and books
added for the teaching Of COM
mercial work.
Third. that the advanced steno-
graphy be considered as an add
ton TO the curriculum Of the
pharr-San Juan-Alamo high school
rcxt year.
Fonrfh that commendation BE-
expressed for a well-planned school
plant, a courteous student body,
interested and we'll trained teach
ers. many other marks Of progress
fl the system as a whole. and a
fine spirit OF cooperation with the
state department OF education IN
attempting 70 strengthen the stand
ards OF the school.
This report Is official and viii
be kept on file for future reference
IN order that this school may
maintain its high standing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
Assistant District
Attorney Returns; Resumes
Work With Grand Jurors

and II. II. Rankin, foreman Of the
grand jury, wired Austin. request
ing the services Of II. ID. Bishop.
member Of the attorney generals
staff.
Bishop was recalled after some
ten days, however, by Attorney
General James v. Alfred, who stat
ca that the Investigation should be
held by an assistant district attor-
ney, paid by Hidalgo county.
For a time Broeter continued
with the grand jury alone, and 1t
was thought that an assistant
county attorney would be provided
by the commissioners court, In or
der that he might work with the
grand jury.
Several prominent good govern
ment lawyers were discussed IN
connection with the position. but
with the appointment and approval
o. Catlett, the difficulty between the
court and Broeter seemed appar-
entity irOned out.
However. soon after Catlett's ap-
pointment, George O.. Clough, at
torney for the taxpayers league.
made up mostly OF good govern
mem party people. was named BY
Bryce Ferguson as assistant county
attorney.
Clough prepared a brief OF the
alleged illegalities Of the past adj
ministration and it has been ex-
pected that he would appear before
the grand jury, but as yet he has
not done SO, so far as a be learn
ed.
Catlett assisted Broeter in work
ing with the grand jury until the
end Of last week. when he was
transferred to Alice, where he has
been working this week until he
was recalled by Couch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
Automobile Gets
All Wet Or Owner

KAUKAUNA, Wis. Feb. 10. F-
Frank Hageny today said his auto
mobile had become an aquarium.
Frank drove his sedan out on
Lake Winnehago with the intention
Of fishing through holes in the Ice.
The car crashed through. Frank
crawled 70 safety and went home
fishless. When the machine was
retrieved. he said. q big pike was
discovered imprisoned inside.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
Day In Washington


1MGTS03Y 6GM&AE
Takes up house bill to double
loan value Of veterans certificates.
Former Postmaster General New
resumes testimony before commit
tee Investigating postal leases.
Finance committee considers hos
pitalization bills.
Food price investigation commit
tee opens inquiry into prices Of
meats.
House
Holds memorial for deceased
members.
Deliberates second deficiency bill.
Expenditures committee studies
wire tapping by prohibition bureau.
Ways and means committee con-
tinues hearing On embargo to pro-
tect farmers.
Census committee resumes study
Of reapportionment bills.
Wednesday - Senate
Approved conference reports on
legislative and agriculture appro-
priation bills.
Finance committee approved
house bill TO double loan value Of
veterans compensation certificates.
Former Postmaster General New
defended his administration before
committee investigating postal
leases.
Muscle Shoals conferees reach a
formal agreement.
judiciary committee sci . e Il
John w. Davis TO represent senate
in court tests Of Chairman Smiths
right To office.
Patents committee approved Yes
tai copyright bill.
House
Began debate on second deficien-
cy bill. last Of the big appropria-
tons On which congress must act
to avoid a special session.
Chairman Legge OF the farm
board asked ways and c COM
mittee to take emergency action 10
aid American farmers.
Commerce committee continued
hearing on oil pipe lire legislation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19

LONDON.-A fasting contest be-
tween ALI wilson, Of Stockport.
and Raymond Tao, Of New Zealand,
recently came 20 a close at Man
chester when Wilson surrendered
on medical advice. The two men
had gone so days without food.
Tao automatically won the contest
on Wilson's withdrawal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
Mercedes Mans
Father Dies In Ohio

MERCEDES. Feb. lo.-H. e Ben
nett Of this city left by train on
Tuesday morning for Springfield.
Ohio. where he will attend the fu-
neral services for his father. Fl. y
Bennett. who died on Monday at his
home in Cincinnati.
Mr.. Bennett. Sr.. was ~ years OF
aee- and is well known here where
ne had visited his son.
He Is survived bv Mrs. Bennett
II. r. Bennett of Mercedes and a
DAUGHTER. Miss Edna Bennett. Of
Ohio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19

Gulls and plovers have been
known to fly across the North At
lantic ocean. Recently a cormor-
ant shot In Minnesota bore q leg
ring showing that II had been
Matched out in Holland two years
before.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-19
Killed AS Mother
Calls to Dinner

DALLAS. Feb. 19-P-As the
mother OF Roy L. Gerlach. IS.
proprietor OF a bakery at Honey
Grove, was preparing dinner for
him at her home here late yester-
day. she received a telephone call
from Garland. Dallas county. in
forming her he had been killed
instantly when his coupe collided
head-on with a motor bus. Gerlach
had attempted 10 pass another
automobile on the highway. Pass
engers on the bus were unhurt.
The Boy Scout movement was
started originally In England by
Sir Robert Baden-Powell. II has
now spread TO q countries anc
has a membership Of over 1000. 900