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for the afternoon. There we're many
newcomers and other visitors, as
well as many club members. Sew
eral ladies came in, after attend
ing the ID. A. r. meeting at san
Benito.
Jean McLendon presented the
first number. a group OF piano
selections and an encore was given
BY Mrs. j. T. Dickey, a musical
reading. The Youngest in the
Family" was a delightful number.
Warren Dowdy gave two trumpet
solos. Miss Pollard at the piano.
Delicious punch, a variety OF
sandwiches and bon bons, we're
served under the hospitality chair
man. Mrs. r. L. Hill. These lovely
gatherings will continue through
out the winter season.
BLUE TRIANGLE
GIRLS CEREMONY
The assembly at the Junior High
school featured the candle lighting
ceremony OF the Blue Triangle
girls.
The president. Miss Elsie Maust.
took her place by the white covered
table. Miss Sites played the beauti-
full marching song, Follow the
Gleam." Misses Dorothy Brown and
Marian Grove advanced with light
ed candles. A short drill was given
and pledge and aims were repeated
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being IN Harrington again. and oa
the progress made I'm the schoolM
Rev. Leslie Boone gave q tribute to
the life OF Thomas Ed.Sc-
Principal Denton gave tnStrucS
tons for routine work and Rns
nounced that at 1880 there would DO
4 minute OF silent prayer. hcncrtnw
the memory OF Thomas Edison. Mr..
Rektorik made announcements OF
the football activities.
New Zealand produces large guam
titles OF silver as q hy-product of
gold production.
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Mrs. Howland
Is Hostess To
Club Meeting

HARLINGEN, Oct. 23.- The
pretty home Of Mrs. Rem Rowland
was attractively decorated with fall
blossoms, when she entertained 30
members OF the Brown Tract club.
Mrs. Fred Carpenter, president for
the past year. presided.
Mrs. p. r. Bradley, represent
alive for J. G. Penny, gave a splen-
did talk on the greater use OF cot
ton dress goods and displayed beau
tiful samples Of cotton dress
materials.
Delegates were elected for the
Cameron County Home Demonstra-
ton council, which meets every
third Saturday in San Benito. Mes
danes White, Karl KloSe, K. B.
Williams, we're elected and alter
mates: Mrs. Bankhouse and Nc
Carly.
The members voted to help in
the donation for fitting out the new
home Of Miss Porter.
They will advocate the making
OF a complete year book, and took
tab on the articles for the Valley
Fair Demonstration exhibit. Mrs.
G. Webb, who was a guest OF the
club, gave a short talk on the
women's general exhibit for the
fair.
Standing committees were named:
membership, Mesdames J.. Nc
Carly, NJ. Houghtaling, J. Ehlers;
social, Mesdames II. Johnson, p. T..
Webster, Jane Wesley and relief
committee, MeSdames w. A. Cox,
p. Houghtaling. Willsey.
Mrs. z. Greer reported a new
Demonstration club. Mrs. Johnson
will be the next hostess for the
club and Miss Porter will give a
demonstration on pictures and
their place in the home.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshments.
AT HOME
ENJOYABLE
The first OF the winter series OF
AT Homes, which met with SO much
favor last year and a splendid oc-
caSion fer strangers, visitors and
new comers to get acquainted, was
held at the Women's Building We'd
nesday afternoon.
Autumn flowers IN gorgeous COL
ors. decorated the assembly room,
vieing with the ricn hues Of the
costumes worn by the guests.
Hostesses we're Mrs. r. l.. Hill,
Mrs. Blanche Fulgham and Mrs.
Woods, who cordially greeted all
arrivals. Miss Josephine Pollard
had a delightful program prepared
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HALLOWEEN COLORS
USED BY

Halloween was a charming in
centive for the clever decorations
used by Mrs. L. I. Wilson. when she
entertained members Of the jolly
bidders bridge club al her home SAT-
urday afternoon. Bridge table ac-
cessories. floral decorations and re-
freshmentS all carried out the orange
and black theme.
In the games Mrs. A. =. Carlson
Won high score and Mrs. Frank PHIL
man. low. A salad course was served
to the following meL.Oers Mesdames
John Stokes. w M. George. A. p.
Miller. Melvin Giese. Frank PHIL
man, d. c. Bargett, and A. c. Carl
son.
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CLUB MEETS

The Elsa Civic and Study club
met Wednesday afternoon at the
Presbyterian church. Mrs. A. P. Mi
Ter president was in charge OF the
meeting. Reports OF the summers
activities were given and other bust
ness matterr discussed. The club
voted to entertain with a Halloween
party. Oct. 30th. Following the bust
ness, Mrs. A. c. Carlson had charge
Of q program. History Of the Civic
club OF Elsa by Mrs. John Stokes.
Boosting your home town." by Mrs.
A. G. Carlson and a reading by Miss
Elizabeth Moore were enjoyed. TIE
next meeting will be held on Oct.
2lst. all members are urged to cone
and bring a guest.
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Forest and field fires in Califor-
, MIA during the first eight months
of 1891 caused more than three
Aimes the dan1ge recorded for the
dltire preceding year.
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Elsa
ENTERTAIN SUNDAY
AFTERNOON

ENTERTAIN SUNDAY
AFTERNOON
Nj. and Mrs. Frank Pullman en-
tertained at their home Sun ~
afternoon. Guests were, Mr.. and
Mrs. "A. Sipola. M. and Mrs. Silvola.
Misses Saima Rissonen and Ruth
Rissanen and Mr.. and Mrs. Stone
Of Edcouch. MIR. and Mrs. John
Giese. and daughter. Miss Ethel
and Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Giese CT
Elsa.
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DGE-SHOWER
HONORS, ONE

Mrs. Melvin Giese was the honor
cd guest at a bridge-shower given al
the home of Mrs. Gen Cressne- Of
Weslaco Thursday afternoon. The
honoree was presented with a beauti-
ful gift. Those attending from Elsa,
were Mesdames A. p. Miller, John
Stokes, "A. G. Carlson. John Giese.
W. NJ. Baggett, Frank Pullman . I'd
the honoree.
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BAND GIVES

BAND GIVES
OPENING NUMBER
The regular High School assem-
oly was held Wednesday morning.
with quite a group OF interested
visitors present. The program OPEN
cd with the high school band, Joe
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Stokes. Following Sunday scho'l i,
preaching services was conducted
by Rev. Pollard Of F~alfur-ias. The
quarterly communion services were
also observed at this time. Special
music was rendered by Mrs. W. II.
Moore and Mrs. Stokes. Rev. Pol
lard will be present for both morn
ing and evening services Oct. 25th.
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PHONE NUMBER
SEVEN

The Blue Triangle was pinned on
each member and the Triangle
song was chanted.
The occasional marching song
was sung and they marched to the
back OF the room.
There we're many guests present.
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RALLY DAY
PROGRAM

A large crowd was In attendance
At the Presbyterian church SUNDAY
Tor Rally Day. A special program
was prepared and led BY Mrs. John
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
BANK OF AMERICA
AUTO LOAN PLAN
MEETS SUCCESS

A study of the automobile indus
try shows that. through a period
OF years, the industry has gradual
ly succeeded in greatly reducing the.
price of its product, according to
Leroy Holt, vice president, Ell Gen.
tro branch, Bank Of America.
Its offerings Of automobiles to-
day are appealing bargains. Like
wise used-car values, one of the
controlling factors in the Industry.
have been correspondingly adjust
cd.
"Time-payment transactions rep
resent at least 60 per cent of the
total volume of sales of both new
and the used automobile" said Mr..
Holt. Probably the installment
buyer is paying less for his car
than he would be paying as cash
buyer, if there were no instaliment
system: Mass production with con-
sequent lowering of automobile
prices. has been largely the result
of the installment system OF pur-
chase.
The success oil our personal loan
plan, now two years old and which
has met with such general public
acclaim, has caused Our bank to
make an extended survey of auto
mobile financing. The result has
been the installation of the Bank
OF Americas automobile finance
plan as the next logical step in our
announced program Of providing
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
NOTICE OE SALE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that on or after the 7th day of
April 1881. the Imperial Irrigation
District will offer for sale to the
highest responsible bidder for cash,
all its right, title and interest, ex-
cept easements and rights of way in
use or of record, in and to that cer-
tain. real property situated in the
County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia, and particularly described as
follows.
SIS of Tract SO, T Is S. R 13 E,
'SB.M.
The title of the District was ac-
quired through District assessment
sales and no warranty of title will
be made.
Proposal to purchase may be made
to the Secretary of the Imperial r.
rigation District, Ell Centre, Cali
fornia, and the Board of Directors
reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
+. II. McIVER, Secretary.
March 10th and Goth
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
LOCAL FIREMAN
BURNED ASTANK
OF GAS EXPLODES

Blazing gasoline from an eXplod-.
ing tank enveloped Mack Henson,
member Of the Ell Centric volunteer
fire department, as he manipulated
a fire extinguisher in attempting to
put out a fire in a truck at the
Benton Welding Works at Fourth
and State streets late yesterday al
ternoon. He was burned severely
about the face, arms and chest.
He was rushed TO local hospital
where his condition is declared TO
be serious. He has first, second
and third degree burns, according
to his physician. He rested well
last night and showed slight i'm
provement today.
Heroic action on the part OF
Charles Red" King, an employee
at the Welding plant, undoubtedly
saved Henson from being burned
to death. When the gasoline struck
him, Henson ran through the
building, screaming for bystanders
to keep away from him.
John II. Carlisle, chief OF the
grawley fire department, who was
present, shouted to King to stop
Henson.
King pursued Henson to a near
by driveway, threw him and held
him while firemen put out the
flames with foamite. King was
slightly burned on the right arm
where the gasoline penetrated his
clothing as he attempted to peat
out the flames with his hands be-
fore the arrival of firemen. Hen
sons flight famed the blaze 10
greater intensity.
Workmen at the Welding works
were working on truck when a
spark from the Welding machine
apparently ignited gasoline. A fire
alarm was turned in and employees
at the plant threw powdered as
bestos over the truck in an effort to
prevent the explosion but without
success.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
One Injured In
School Bus Wreck

NJ. Watamura was injured yester-
day afternoon when the car he was
driving struck a school bus full Of
children at Clark's corner on
Eighth street half a mile north OF
the county hospital.
Children in the bus escaped in
Jury. Fred w. Paine was driver
of the school bus.
In reporting the accident to the
state traffic office, Paine asserted
that Watamura entered the inter
section after the school bus had
started across. In trying to pass
ahead of the bus, Watamura's small
coupe was hit. 1t was severely
damaged.
At the county hospital the in
iured man was treated for severe
cuts about the face. His injuries
were not serious.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
Fine Point OF
Law Decided

Judge I. Mayfield today was
called upon to decide what, in foot
ball circles, might be called double
reverse play and, incidentally, a
fine point of justice court law.
Mrs. o. F. Sturn, suing Jack
King in Judge Mayfield's small
claims court, recovered judgment
of 1885 N. c. Deaton, suing Mrs.
Sturn in Judge Mayfield's justice
court, levied a writ of attachment
against the $3855, which had been
placed in Judge Mayfields hands
by Constable Ray Poole. The con-
stable served the writ of attach
ment on the money he had secured
on execution Of the first judgment.
Mrs. Sturn employed an attorney,
and moved Judge Mayfield to
qua5h service of the writ on the
grounds that an attachment cam
not be levied on money in the
hands of courc or the sheriff, paid
in satisfaction of judgment.
Judge Mayfield upheld M 7 S
Sturn. quashed the writ and turned
the S3855 over to her.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
Daily Reports
OF Finance And
Grain Markets

CHICAGO, March 10 (U.P)-Wheat
held to a very narrow range on the
board of trade today but closed low
er. Scattered selling induced by
the favorable weather reports from
the spring and winter wheat belt
was the depressing factor. There
was no pressure on corn but the alb
sence of aggressive support permit
ted small decline despite the firm
ness in the cash market Oats were
very dull and held to small range.
At the close oH wheat was un-
changed TO isc lower. new wheat was
Ac to asc lower, corn was 1s to sc
lower and oats wer> unchanged to
sc lower. Provisions eased when
selling found no support.
March wheat, old, closed. 79ls;
March corn, old, CPS, and March
oats, old, .309s.
NEW YORK, March 10. U.p) -
United States Steel and General
Motors led the stock market into
higher ground today. Gains ranged
from one to five points until near
the close when SINE profit taking
reduced advances in several sections
of the list.
Steel continued to make new highs
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
THIS WOMAN IN FOUR WEEKS
LOST II POUNDS OF FAT

Here's a letter written October 81,
1929, by Mrs. Fred Barringer OF
Lewistown, Montana, that ought to
be read by every overweight woman
in America.
Gentlemen: I started taking
Kruschen every morning as directed
as l was very much overweight and
wanted to reduce.
Il had tried going on diet but
would get so hungry that my diet
would not last long, so I decided to
give "Kruschen Salts a fair trial.
The day started to take them /
weighed 256 lbs. and at present,
which has been just four weeks, l
weigh 239 lbs. And must say, I feel
better in ever way, besides looking
much better.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

every banking facility. We believe
this plan Will be equally beneficial
TO the dealer and to the purchaser.
THE plan is a simple one of
monthly installments. The new car
is selected. the old car appraised,
the buyer being in position to pay
approximately one-third the pur-
chase price down, and the bank
finances the balance at flat rate
of six per cent added for one year.
The purchase can be extended over
a period of i8 months. The bank
arranges the contract which does
not have to be endorsed. The fea-
ture of the plan which has special
appeal is that the borrower knows
the entire cost. including insurance
end other charges. Loans are made
on used cars when purchased from
reliable dealers"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
NOTICE

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: -
The undersigned hereby gives no.
tice that it will on or after two
weeks from the date of the first
publication of this notice. make ap-
plication to the Athletic Commission
OF the State of California, for per-
nit to conduct wrestling matches at
the location which is now used by
the undersigned to hold boxing con-
tests, to-wit: The west side OF I'M
perial Avenue. between Adams
Street and Commercial Street, out
side the City Limits of Ell Centro,
California. Any person who may
object to the issuance of such per-
nit may file his objections with the
State Athletic Commission at Sac
ramento, California, or at their Of
flee in the Associated Realty Bldg,
Los Angeles, California.
IMPERIAL VALLEY ATHLETIC
CLUB
March 19th-26th
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
Farm Festival
At Revival

The State Street Christian church
building looked like a. county fair
building last night. A committee
of ranchers had gathered the prod
ucts of the 1arms ana ranches Of
Imperial county, in Brawley, Holt
vile, Heber, Seeley and Imperial.
The date palm branches and grape
fruit everywhere were finely set off
by big turkey brought in by II. l..
Boone.
Mrs. w. II. Tyler, Jr., took DR.. SEQ
vile and Reverend Butterworth and
Mr.. Farris to the Heber, Seeley and
EUCALYPTUS schools yesterday where
the evangelist spoke and Mr.. Farris
gave the students special concert
numbers. The last mid-Week serv-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
Coroner Defers
Pressly Inquest

Inquest into the death of william
Pressly, said by officers to have
been stabbed by N, J. Davis in a
Mexicali brawl, yesterday afternoon
was postponed until tomorrow at
the request of relatives, Coroner A.
r.. Underwood said today.
Pressly died Monday night in
the county hospital, where he had
been since the stabbing in Mexicali
several weeks ago. The inquest will
be held at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. Davis was not held by
officers after the stabbing, although
he was questioned.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
STOCK QUOTATIONS

May all large people, both men
and women, who want to reduce in
an easy way, give Kruschen Salts
a fair trial I am sure it will con-
vince anyone"
A bottle of KVuschen Salts that
lasts four weeks costs but 85c at
Clements drug store, Valley drug
store, or any drug store in America.
Take one-half teaspoon in glass
of hot water before breakfast every
morning. To help reduce swiftly cut
out pastry and fatty meats and so
light on potatoes, butter, cream and
sugar.
The Kruschen way is the safe
way to reduce-Try one bottle and
if not joyfully atisfied-money back.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

ice was held this morning at the
church, the evangelist speaking on
Heaven" Tonight DR.. Scoville will
give stereoptican views Of Palestine.
Miss Irene Scoville, young peoples
worker. announces a pot luck supper
for all young people Of all churches
who are attending the meet at 6
o'clock tonight.
"The Bible He'll or What the Bible
SAYS About the Lost World" was
announced for the evangelist's theme
tonight. Reverend Butterworth
baptized six persons during the
opening services and announced that
over $50 persons have come forward
to date.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
Sunkist
ORAN GES
LEMONS
GRAPEFRUIT

WHAT THE EXCHANGE IS: The California Fruit
Growers Exchange non-proh organization OF more than
1Soo citrus fruit growers producing over 75Ss Of tho Cal
ornia and Arizona citrus crop operated by and for them
cooperative basis It's obyects develop the naonal
and international marker otits Oranges Lemonssnd Gsre
fruit and provide marketing Organization thar will sell
the fruit of its members advantagcous and az less
expense Receipts from ales less only actual OF opera
auon returned growers. Appieauens received
through all the tSchansss PA lorsl packing assocstcn
p District Exchanges the central office n Los Angeles
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

on the movement, crossing 149,
against a previous close of 147A
General Motors made a. new high
for the year at ATS, up two points,
and held most of the gain. Dupont
made a new 1881 high.
Spectacular performance of the
leading industrials was not partici-
pated in by the utilities and near
the close that group slid below the
previous close. Railroad shares
were unsettled by a drop of more
than two points in New York Gen.
tral. Amusements were strong with
the exception of Warner Brothers.
LOS ANGELES, March 10. W.p)-
Nearly all issues sold at higher prices
on the Los Angeles stock exchange
today.
The few issues that sold off held
their losses to fractions.
Iransamerica was the most active
stock, 1900 shares selling at prices
ranging between 14A and Is, galr
of Il over the previous close.
Pacific Finance advanced to 10
up Is, on sales of 1900 shares.
The volume on other issues wa
smaller. Prices included:
Pacific Mutual So, up Ii; Lo
Angeles Investment IN, off II
Golden State Milk 20ls, up B; Un
ion Oil 222s, off 4; Union Asso
ciates 21A, off Is; Richfield Az
off Is Richfield preferred 6%, un
changed; Southern California Edi
son 521s. up 3s; Douglas Aircraft
22as, up Is; STANDARD Oil of Cali
fornia ASS, up IS; Security Firs
National 90A, up Is.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
AGED CHINESE
Is ACQUITTED in
BAKER Staying

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10. U.P)
An aged and smiling little Chinese
"houseboy" Leu Fook, milled
through an excited crowd in San
Franclsco's Chinatown today at the
celebration of his acquittal on
charges of numbering his wealthy
employer, Mrs. Rosetta Baker.
1t was some time before Leu
Fook, limited in his knowledge of
English. realized the weight of the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

jury's words. He sat in the dusk
qimmed courtroom lost In an ORR
entail reflection on the ways of the
Occident.
Then as the laconic mot guilty
impressed itself upon him ne grim
ned happily, and walked out free
man to join his jovial friends in
the little Chinese shops along
Grant avenue. Word of his VIC
tory had preceded him. and there
was a merrymaking through the
night and far into the carly morn
ing hours.
The jury of 10 men and two
women apparently gave littl cred
ence to the circumstantial evi-
dence advanced by the state. They
deliberated only 81 minutes to
reach the verdict, although the
trial lasted % days.
Mrs. Baker, former amateur ac-
tress. was found strangled to death
in her sumptuous apartment here
last December 8. Her chest vas
crushed and the room was In dis
order. indicating terrific struggle.
Leu Fook, who had worked for
Mrs. Baker since his arrival from
China nine years ago. was arrested
and charged with the murder.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

WOULDN'T care to grow citrus if had to
l. shoulder the worries and troubles nv Ex-
change membership prevents. The extra ser
vices get by joining hands with the ma ajority
of growers mean as much TO me as the higher
returns receive for my crops
Heater oil is always on hand when need
it. So are fertilizer and cover crop seed. All
my packing supplies are bought for me
shook, nails, tissue wraps, soap powder
everything. In many of these items there's
a saving because of quantity purchases.
The Traffic Department collects my loss
claims without charge The Field Department
is always ready with advice on growing, har-
vesting and pest control problems. Group in
surance cuts down my premiums
when l count up what these services
would cost me-in time, worry, trouble and
money-if | had to go it alone, know that
an Exchange membership is the biggest asset
a citrus grower can have!"
The facts are that the subsidiary Fruit Grow
ers Supply Company makes purchases mount
ing into the millions of dollars for Exchange
members each year Ii renders an invaluable
service in assembling on time - the vast
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

Exchanges ability, year after year, to ats,age
a higher return for us members.
Interested non-member eroWe,s- Learn the
facts The manager of your nearest District
Exchange or Exchange Association will glad
to answer your questions and acquaint you
with the many reasons why over 1870 OF
California and Arizona citrus growers find
Exchange membership profitable Or write,
Growers Service Bureau, Box $50, Station c,
Los Angeles, California
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

Charges Breach of Contract--E.
S. Quady today filed suit against
Walter w. Heine for $500 alleged
due from sale of a half interest in
a local electrical business.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
THE WEATHER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Fair and mild tonight and Friday;
moderate northwest winds offshore.
LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair tonight and Friday with mod
crate temperature; gentle northerly
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

Parrish william Parrish
was sentenced to serve As days in
the county Jail for reckless driv-
ing after trial before Judge E. E.
Kiefer in Calexico yesterday after
noon.