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Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06

WASHINGTON, April 6.-When
recent hostilities at Shanghai we're
most furious, with United States
varships and marines near he line
Of fire, one Of the calmest men in
The navy was Lieut.. Harry Ray
raond Thursber.
This may not seem strange, be-
cause the lieutenant was thousands
Of miles distant from the Chinese
city sitting quietly at his desk in
he navy department. Neverthe-
less, he was under fire-a lombard
ment of questions from a score Of
newspapermen demanding infor-
nation from the front"
As chief of the navy press room,
Ray Thurber has answered ques-
ions at all hours of the day and
night for three years. Throughout
he Sino-Japanese conflict and
other first page stories-earth-
1uakes, revolutions in Central
America and insurrectionIsts ac-
tiyities in Nicaragua-he has been
% the job, reading dispatches to
crowds of neWsmen grouped around
MS desk
This week, in a terse, routine
navy order, came sad news to the
men who cover" the navy depart
ment. He will soon leave for the
west coast, the orders said, to
assume new duties as flag secre-
tary aboard the Arizona, flagship
of battleship division No. of the
Pacific coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
.SERVEL OWNERS
PLEASED WITH
LATE MODELS

Surrounded by all the new models
of the latest Servel refrigerators,
Pete Schmitt of the Schmitt Elec-
trio company is busy trying to an
swer all the questions of the people
croWding into his store at 1125 Main
street to inspect the cleaning new
arrivals.
According to Schmitt, the new
Servel, which has been tested under
valley conditions for IL years, is
even superior to last years model
Built on greatly advanced engineer
ing principles the refrigerators have
few moving parts and those are
permanently sealed in oil. This
modern feature assures their own
ers of satisfactory service with alb
solutely no repair trouble, no ad-
justments, and not even the need
for oiling. The fact that the oper-
ating unit is permanently protected
from dust, rust and moisture re-
moves all danger of wear.
only the word 'noiseless' can
describe the machines practically
complete lack of sound while oper-
ating," Schmitt says. Numerous
tests prove this new refrigerator
the quietest of any ever produced.
This is due to the total absence of
noise-making gears, chains, pulleys
and fans"
Other features of the Servel are
its flat useable top, extensive shelf
space, and placing the motor in the
bottom of the cabinet SO that
shelves range from knee-height up,
eliminating low shelves which the
housewife must stoop to reach.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
Scouts TO Hold
Lea 'ers' Course

AL Scouters, troop committeeman
and executive board members Of
the council Of the Boy Scouts Of
America are invited 10 attend q
leadership training course on Sat
urday and Sunday April so, a.
the fair grounds Imperial.
The sessions will begin at I p. N.
Saturday afternoon, the SccUters
will camp over night on the grounds.
and the course Will begin al 7 a.
m. Sunday and last until 9 p. N.
An interesting program has been
planned which will deal with test
work for first class rank in Scout
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
FUNNY HOLE

Uncle Wggily's little bunny boys
and girls had a great deal of fun
in the Snow Valley, as they called
1.-THE place where their bunny
daddy had discovered some piles
Of winter snow that hadn't melted
in the warm spring. This was be-
cause the valley was so cold and
deep that the sun shone in it only
q little each day.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
TO Train Class
In Citizenship

Citizenship class will be started
this week on Thursday, April 7, by
Glenn Kieffer, history instructor at
the high school.
All those eligible for citi-
znship papers are urged to at
tend these classes which will be
held each Thursday evening from
TO o'clock in Room 20 Of the high
school.
Citizenship instructions will be
given at this time by Keiffer who
has been in charge Of these classes
fCr several seasons.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06

ing. A number of valley men will
act as leaders: Joe Bush, Roy
Sweeney, Herb Anderson, J. E.
Brock, H. E. Corkiu, Ed Law, all
OF E Centre; Fred Tucker and J..
" uson Mckinney Of Calexico; Sam
Webb Of Holtville. Rev. J. c. Spen-
Ger Of SeeIey, K. c. Weeks Of Braw-
ley and L. 4. Montgomery Of Yuma.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06

Jl+Cane Q shower Or dlfC
But after a while the punny chill
dren grew tired Of making snow
balls and snow men for the valley
vas far from the bungalow and it
vas dark and dismal So they
-earched for something else to
amuse them.
One day when Jingle and Jangle,
the twin rabbit girls, were coming
from school, they saw on the
sunny side of a hill a large hole.
t was a hole dug deep in the
earth and outside it, on a little
ledge. or shelf Of stone, was a pile
Of earth that must have been dug
out Of the hole
Il wonder what's in that hole?"
spoke Jangle.
There's nothing in it," Jingle
said, STOPPING down to look. 81
can't see a thing"
That's no sign there's nothing
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
FARM BOY FINDS LOOT

THERESA, Wis. W.Rj - When
Harold Brodzeller, a farm boy,
hurdled a muddy ditch to investi-
gate a peculiar looking package on
q stone fence, he found $1,000 in
negotiable securities. Authorities
said the find included all but 1920
cash of the loot stolen from a farm
home over a year ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This Date
in Past Years
TWENTY YEAh,< AGO
Aprit 6 1912

Secretary George L. Melton of the
Imperial Irrigation district left for
Washington last night to start the
move to secure for the district a
permanent right of way for canal
purposes through Mexican territory
to be brought about through treaty
and cooperation of interested par
ties on both sides of the interna-
tional line
Ell Centro had a practical demon
stration of the efficiency of its vol
unteer fire department when 18 of
the % members responded to an
alarm. Two of the members were
out of town.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
The Weather

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair tonight; Thursday fair and
moderately warm; gentle northerly
T3nas.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Far tonight and Thursday, mild
temperature; moderate north and
northwest winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06

Published every evening except Sunday by the
imperial Valley Press Inc 625 State street. El
Centre California, ". C Costello, business man
ager Telephone &c business office; 7OO editorial
department Fun leased wire United Press Asso-
Citations
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
April 6. 1917

With indications of an unusually
warm summer here, many valley
citizens are planning to spend the
summer in Los Angeles. Some
apartment houses are offering re-
duced rates to all residents of the
hot belt"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
Sewing Machines

Clearing our stock for year have
derful buys in used Treadles and Electric machines
ALI Styles and prices, at great savings-while they
last We repair all makes of machines, work guaran-
teed. lbs So. 7th st. Phi. 1880, Ell Centre. White
Sewing Machine Co
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06

One hundred and twenty-five
Shriners from San Diego, accomp-
anied by 35-piece band, will ar
rive in the Valley April Ia, to hold
a ceremonial on the burning sands
of the British-American Mercantile
ranch southwest of Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
Imperial Valley Press
Information Department
Stone Insurance Agency

Thanks folks for the nice new lines that have been
coming in The nsurng public is certainly finng it's
way to our door and being helped to rates that
reasonable, both fire and automobile in times like
these. 1t pays to bring your insurance problems to
us. = W. /. Stone 831 Main ST., Phones 24S and 387,
El Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06

The school board at Calipatria
let the contract for the building Of
a new high school to cost $150000
when finished and furnished.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06
TEN YEARS AGO
AnriI 6. 1922

Already % carloads of peas have
been shipped by express to eastern
markets. Reports are to the effect
that returns from one car figured
up to $1,000 or $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs-Delivered by carrier,
per month, SIS cents; by mail, SO cents per month
in advance Entered at El Centro California post
office as second-class matter. Member California
Newspaper Publishers Association. M. G. Mogen-
son, national advertising representatives
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-06

Laguna Beach, Orange County,
will hold a flower show April 8-9.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the
post OF which Sergeant Holmes was
member. Mr.. Holmes died Tues
day of tuberculosis in the veterans
administration home in Dayton, O.
Sergeant Holmes enlisted in the
army in 1911. AS a member of the
One hundred sixty-sixth coast ar
tillery, he was sent to France in
1917. He took part in five major
engagements, was wounded and
gassed in action and was cited for
gallantry when he repaired a tele-
phone line under fire.
Following his discharge in 1920,
he returned to indianapolis and be-
came instructor to the Indiana ma
tional guard, and also acted as GUS
todian of the Armory. His wife, the
former Miss Edith Norris of this
city, died Dec. %, 1881.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie
P. MatheSon, former Madison Qnd)
resident, will be conducted at the
Flanner g. Buchanan mortuary at
2 Thursday afternoon, with burial
in Crown Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Matheson came to Indiars-
apolis with her parents thirty
years ago. Twenty years ago she
was married to Robert w. Mathe-
son. She was a member of the
Order of Eastern Star.
Funeral services for Walter H.
'Larmore, II, indianapolis resident
twenty-three years, who died today
at his home, 902 Villa avenue, after
illness of seven years, will be held
i'll the Valid funeral home, 1922
Union street, at Friday. Burial
will be in Washington Park
cemetery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
One Shave i'm II Years,
Boast of City Man, 90
Youngest Son, 81, Says He
Never Has Really Seen
His Fathers Face.

Barber shops would file voluntary
bankruptcy petition if they had to
depend on the trade of Charles M.
Semones, SO, of 548 Exeter street, to
keep creditors away from the door.
Semones was SO Tuesday, and he
hasn't shaved but once since 1855
In fact about the best birthday
celebration any one could think of
for his -hundredth birthday in
1888 would be to put him in bar
Der shop chair, and let the tonsorial
expert shear and shear.
1t has been so long since Sermons
shaved that his son Charles Jr. with
whom he lives, declares that al
though he's 81, he can't remember
the time when he actually saw his
dads face.
Sermons doesn't attribute his
longevity to being "tetotaler," non
use of tobacco, or patent medicines.
He tossed off three fingers" when
they were ree-fingers" and not
handful of dynamite. He's used
nicotine since boyhood.
He was born in Franklin county
Kentucky, in 1888 and lis proud OF
it."
He hasn't reached the dotage
when he yearns for an airplane ride
to round out his century on earth
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Speaker Says It's All {
Mystery to Him. After
Senators Act.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Friends
of Speaker John N. Garner of
Texas have put him formally into
the Democratic presidential race.
His first comment was, IT don't
give a damn"
This amiable Democrat was put
forward in statement by the two
Texas senators, Morris Sheppard
and Tom Connally. They said the
Texas delegation would present his
name to the Democratic national
convention. Their joint statement
emphasized that Garner was offered
as a candidate "in no narrow sec
tional sense"
II don't know a damn thing
about it," Garner said pleasantly,
when the United Press asked him
about the statement.
"IS it okay with you?" he was
asked.
Il can't okay it because I never
saw word of it and I don't give
damn" Garner replied. That's
about all can say, old chap"
Garner has won great personal
popularity in the house. Since he
was elected Speaker when the
Democrats took control last Deem
Der, he has ruled the house with
an iron hand. His secret is that
he does it with a smile.
Time after time, when Hoover
measures have come up,
Garner has thrown the house
parliamentary machinery into high
gear and swept over potential OPP
position among his Democratic fol-
lowing.
This week he put through the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
FUNERAL RITES
SCHEDULED FOR
WAR VETERANS
National Guard Instructor,
Auto Firm EmpIoye to
Be Buried Thursday.

Funeral services for two World
war veterans, one of whom was as
sistant manager of the Marmon
Motor Car Company's used car sales
department, the other sergeant
instructor at the Indiana national
guard armory, will be held Thurs
day.
Last rites for William D. Croft,
SO, of the Marmon company will
be held Thursday afternoon at the
Flanner & Buchanan mortuary,
with burial in Crown Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Croft was born in this city,
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Croft.
He was graduated from Shortridge
high school and Ohio Military acad-
envy at Cincinnati.
During the World war, he was at
tached to the aviation service, but
had not completed his training
when the armistice became effective.
Mr.. Croft participated in many
dirt track auto races in Indiana,
Ohio and Texas. He formerly was
a member of the Speedway Motor
Company.
Since leaving this motor COM
pany, he was engaged in automobile
sales work for various agencies and
had been employed by the Marmon
company six years. He was a men,
Der of the Masonic order. He was
married to Miss Jane Friedman of
this city in 1921.
Full military honors will be &C
corded George w. Holmes, 81, SER
geant-instructor at the Indiana
National Guard Armory, at Crown
Hill cemetery Thursday afternoon,
following funeral services at 1870 in
the Shirley funeral home, 946 North
Illinois street.
The last volley will be fired by a
squad to be provided by Hoosier
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
AUTO SHOW is
SALES SUCCESS
High-Priced Models Sell,
Exhibitors Report.

There are auto shows and auto
shows, and some are looking-glasses.
But the 1882 auto show at the
state Playground isn't looking
glass" show.
Officials of the exhibition today
declared that the five days of let
ting the public see this years mo-
tordom firmly tagged the 1882 ex-
hibition as "Selling-show."
"High-priced cars are selling as
well as the lower-priced models.
People are coming to buy as we'll as
to see," one official said.
One exhibitora of cars in the four
figure class reported five sales.
And that's a record considering
the fact that our prices and values
are more for the appreciation of
the moneyed man than for the in
stallment plan purchaser of modest
models the exhibitor said.
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pageantry and music. There will
be no admission charge.
Mondays program viii include
opening music by Dale Young, or
ganist, and an overture by the
Technical high school band. Sew
eral hundred voices will be heard
in community singing to be followed
by the colored Y. M. c. A. quartet.
Washington, the Ideal American
Citizen" will be the topic of Henry
M. Bowling. The program will in
clude numbers by the George Wash
ington high school chorus, minuet
by city recreation department groups
and numbers by the Crinoline sing
erS,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Shot the Roll

BIZ United Press
LOS ANGELES, Feb. IT,
A small boys target rifle
brought $1,000 back into cir
culation today.
Eleven bullet-torn 81 900 bills
were presented to Laswell &
Co., members of the Los An
geles Stock Exchange, in pay
ment for securities which a
weIl-dressed customer ordered.
The man explained his son
had "shot the roll"
The money had been hoard
ed in a tobacco tin. The 10
year-old found the tin and
used it as a target for a .22-
caliber rifle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
BY PAUL COMLEY FRENCH
United Press staR Correspondent

Copyright. 1882. BY United Press,
NEWTON SQUARE, Pa, Feb. II.
Chinese troops have learned the
defensive value Of trenches, Major
General Smedley D. Butler de-
clared as we discussed the military
situation around Shanghai, before
the former marine leader left on
lecture tour in Texas.
The World war first demon
strated the defense value Of
trenches" Butler told me.
while a study of military history
throughout the ages will reveal the
use of trenches for centuries, it
was not until the World war that
they became such an important
means of defense.
That fact, together with the in
creased fighting ability of the
Chinese regulars and their height
ened morale, is largely responsible
for the stubborn resistance they
have made at the Woosung forts
and in Chapel.
Bigger Guns Needed
Naturally trenches can be de-
molished like other Notifications
with the proper artillery and the
most effective thing the Japanese
can do from the military standpoint
will be to take over heavier guns
from home.
Even with the use Of bigger guns,
the Chinese can hold on for a long
time"
Properly constructed trenches
can stand a lot of hammering by
field artillery" he said, "as we'll as
concentrated fire from naval YES
sells. Apparently the Chinese have
learned that fact or they would
have been driven out by the first
harrage laid down by the japanese
fleet.
China's Strength Puzzle
Despite the fact that know the
terrain and the general defensive
and offensive characteristics of the
ground around Shanghai and out to
the Woosung forts, it is rather hard
to arrive at very accurate picture
OF the possibilities of the Chinese
repelling the Japanese without
knowing the number of men on both
sides and their equipment.
frequently we'll disciplined
force, properly equipped, can de-
feat many times it's number of poor
ly trained opponents.
1T looks as though the Japanese
have about everything needed for a
modern military campaign. What
the Chinese have or will be able to
obtain, is a question.
And on the point will hinge the
continued Chinese defense of
Shanghai"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

Ralph Wilcox, state forester, and
the conservation committee of the
Indiana department of the Amer
lean Legion Of which he is chair
man, will meet Saturday and Sun
day at the Keever hotel at Rensse-
laer. The committeeman will in
Spect the Jasper Pulaski county
game preserve.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

"I'l stay on the ground for mine, .
he says.
Ee has three other sons besides
Charles Jr. The oldest is 76 and
Charles Jr is the youngest.
Semones scorns birthday cakes,
and anyway where could they find
enough candles to put on it?" he
asks.
He doesn't count on birthdays like
some folk do chickens.
It'll be tough, the way I feel now
for me to live to be one hundred"
he SAYS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
JAPANESE WILL SPEAK
Writer, His Novel Just Released, to
Be on Town Hall Program.

THE Mother" novel by Yusuke
Tsurumi, who will speak at IL FRI
day at English's theater under aus
pices of indianapolis Town Hall,
was released in America Tuesday.
Written in 1929, more than 100000
copies have been sold in Japan.
The edition has been translated
into English by the author, who was
feted Saturday night at a testi-
monial dinner in New York by the
New York Town Hall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
PETITION ON TRACTION
SALE TO BE HEARD
Security Holders Expected to Buy
Street Railway Property.

Hearing on a petition to sell
property of the indianapolis Street
Railway Company at auction will
be held March 81 before Circuit
Judge Harry o. Chamberlin.
George c. Forrey, receiver for the
company, filed the petition.
Holders of the company'S securi-
It's are expected to purchase the
property.
Organization of two new corpo-
rations, one to control lines and
the other to have title to the Trac-
ton Terminal building and ada
cent real estate, is planned.
Investment of approximately S.
10000 is provided for in the plans.
New trolley cars, electric BUSES and
motor coaches will be bought.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
PARHAM ANNOUNCES
SHERIFF CANDIDACY

EX-POliceman Seeks Democratic
Nomination in May Primary.
Carl j. Parham, 846 Fletcher av-
cnue, independent Democrat, has
announced for the Democratic
nomination for sheriff in the May
3 primary.
he is the owner Of the Parham
Manufacturing and Sales Company
and also manager of the State Ad-
juGtment Bureau.
Parham was a member of the
police force in 1928 and 1929. is
married and has two children.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
LESLIE AT DEDICATION
Attends Ceremony at School as
Political Aids Guest.

Governor Harry G.. Leslie today
attended the dedication of new
township high school at South
Whitley, as a guest of Fred Fox,
Leslies Whitley county campaign
manager in the last election.
State Highway Commissioner
Arthur Sapp and James Showalter,
state tax board members. also were
guests of Fox.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
BICENTENNIAL-
PLANS READY
City's Observance to Open
Next Monday Night.

The city's week-long program
celebrating the two hundredth birth
day anniversary Of the birth of
George Washington win open Mon
day night in Cadle tabernacle in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Worker Fatally Stricken

Walter Wiggans, 40, of 1921 West
Twenty-sixth street, employee Of the
Indianapolis Water Company, died
of heart disease while on. duty at
the Fall Greek pumping station.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Texas Puts Garner Into
Race for White House

Steagall banking bill in one short
afternoon. There is some smolder-
ing resentment at these methods,
but Garner only crinkles his face
into more of a smile and laughs
it off.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
NEW FIRM TAKES LEASE
Reliable Paint and Body Company
Takes Scioto Street Building.

A three-story brick building at
GIG Scioto street has been leased
by the newly formed Reliable Paint
ano Body Company, Inc, of which
Paul Ritter is president and man
ager and Harry G. Alexander is
secretary-treasurer.
The firm will repair, recondition
and paint automobiles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
CONFERENCE TODAY ON
DETENTION HOME SITE
WOmen's Organizations to Talk to
County Commissioners.

county commissioners.
Representatives of women's orga-
nizations were to confer this after
noon with Marion county commits
sionerS on a new juvenile detention
home site.
The matter has been studied by
the commissioners, who said that
a site opposite the Athenaeum, East
Michigan street and Massachusetts
avenue, is receiving consideration.
1t is said it can be bought for
$4,000
Another proposed site, under con-
sideration for some time, is at North
Alabama and Ogden streets. This
price is said to be $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
HEALTH CHIEF WARS
ON MILK PEDDLERS
Morgan Starts Drive Against House
toulouse Bucket Sales.

War on peddlers who dispense
milk from house to house in buck
cts and cans has been renewed by
DR.. H. G.. Morgan, city health Of
1icer.
Morgan has sent letters to all
milk companies asking them not to
sell unpasteurized milk or unbottled
milk to peddlers.
Sale of bulk milk on the streets
is insanitary and can not be toler-
ated, he asserted.