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Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
BANKERS MEET
At CA[EX|CO

Group of the California Bank
ers association held its semi-annu-
al meeting in Imperial Valley this
weekend with Imperial Valley
members as hosts and with headquar-
ters at the De ANA hotel, Calex-
leo.
President Sprague presided at all
sessions which were attended by
rs bankers from San Diego, River
side, Orange, San Bernardino and
Imperial counties.
In the afternoon session various
banking problems were discussed,
Auditor Strawick of the First Ma
tional bank of Santa Ana being
one of the speakers, while J. L.
Murphy, zone manager for Chew
rolet, was another prominent
speaker.
A banquet and evening program
followed, number of delightful
songs and dances being presented
by Mexican entertainers. H. "
Adams of the Security First Ma
tlonal bank of Los Angeles spoke
OH 1.-The Great Crowd. Adams has
spoken several times before service
clubs in the valley and is a well
known and popular speaker.
Sunday morning golf tourn-
ament was held on the Calexico
course in honor of the visitors. APP
proXimately 35 women accompan-
led the delegates and special en-
tertainment was arranged for them.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
Women Taken In
East Side Raids

City police raided Ell Centros
East Side last night and arrested
seven women for vagrancy. To-
Gay was one of the few times the
number of feminine offenders out
numbered the masculine in Judge
Lee Nuffer's police court. All the
women were Negroes, and all were
charged with vagrancy.
Grace Burton, 43, was released
TO pay $25 fine for conviction of
vagrancy. Mae Adams, "a, paid
a $25 fine and Rose La Rua, 26,
was released to pay a $25 fine.
Lillian Brooks, %, also was re-
leased to pay $25.
Gene Smith, 81, paid a $35 fine,
Dolly Gonzales, 25, paid $25 and
Thelma Brakett, rs, was released
to pay $25 fine.
The masculine offenders includ-
ed Hugh PEBBLES, 20, who paid $40
for conviction of disturbing the
peace. Fred Rodriguez, "a, is serv-
ing a To-day Jail sentence for be-
ing drunk and breaking into a
showcase at 445 Main street.
James Emerson, 18, held for in
vestigation, was released with in
struction to leave town immediate
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
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WOODR|NG MAY
JOIN CAb|NET 7
Defeated Kansas Governor In
Conference With Roosevelt At
Warm Springs.
BY FREDERICK A. STORM
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

WARM SPRINGS, Ga, Dec. S.
Discussion of the new administra-
tons cabinet was revived today
with the announcement that Gov.
Harry L. Woodring of Kansas,
would confer with President-elect
Roosevelt.
Woodring was due here with Guy
Helvering, national committeeman,
from Kansas.
The formers name has been
mentioned frequently in the spec
ulation on Democrats believed in
line for post in the Roosevelt
official family. He is regarded as
an expert on the farm situation
end as such, it was argued, would
be capable of filling the position as
secretary of agriculture.
Woodring, although defeated for
reelection as governor. worked
hard to swing normally Republi-
can Kansas into the Democratic
column.
Despite Roosevelt's repeated state
nlent that there will be nothing
on the cabinet until we'll after the
first of the year." reports persisted
he had done considerable with the
problem during his stay here.
Some of his friends were con-
vinced the treasury portfolio would
be offered Senator Carter Glass of
Virginia and that of interior, Gov
ernor George Dern of Utah. James
A. Farley, Democratic national
chairman, was expected to become
postmaster general.
Leaves Tomorrow
Roosevelt conferred at length
over the weekend with Senator
Bronson Cutting (Rep) New Mex
leo. Cutting was one of the pro-
gressiyes who bolted the Hoover
ticket to support the governor.
Cutting indicated after his con-
ference that future party alignment
as far as the progressive Republi-
cans are concerned, depended
largely upon the accomplishments
of the Democratic administration.
Asked specifically if the Novem-
Der victory indicated the liberal
element was definitely behind the
Democrats, he said:
"The political sentiment is fluid
in a way it has never been before
and most anything can happen. 1t
is too early, however, to say any
thing definite"
Roosevelt will depart from Warm
Springs tomorrow afternoon going
directly to New York City and
from there to Albany.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
HEWES HEADS
FARM BUREAU

Evan T. Hewes was reelected
president of the Imperial County
Farm Bureau at Saturdays meet
ing fthe board of directors which
was held in the farm bureau office
at the court house.
Hewes was formerly -presi-
dent and succeeded to the presi-
dency upon the resignation of j. L.
DuBoise, G. o. Hoober of Calipatria
was elected president, and
Scott B. Foulds, secretary treasur-
er upon report of the nominating
committee: c. G.. Halliday, Clyde
Bailey, D. w. West, John Fiala
and G. o. Hoober.
Directors at large were chosen,
directors at large being farm bu-
reau members interested in the work
of the organization who are able
and willing to attend director S
meetings. Those elected we're Leslie
Mcconnell, w. A. McFadden, John
F. Andrews, Jr., w. v. Cohee, Ray
Condor, A. w. Dolsen, S. E. Robin
son, G. F. Kamm, c. G. Halliday,
William Brandenberg, j. E. Brock,
Joe Enz, Earl ". C. Northrop, H. c.
Swink, R. C. Loveland, George
Thiesen, Vernon Rood, Leo Watts,
Mrs. Charles Hackleman of the
home department and Mrs. Olive
Carleton of the All club council.
In addition to election of Off
GERS, directors discussed the 80 re-
solutions passed by the recent state
farm bureau convention at Marys-
vile.
In order to expedite business pro-
ceedings it was decided that strict
adherence to parliamentary pro-
cedure would be required at all
board meetings.
Frank Beyschlag, farm adviser,
discussed various suggestions for
center meetings and gave pre-
view of his talk to be given at fu-
ture farm center meetings which is
concerned with agricultural cred
its.
Earl v. G. Northrop was ap-
pointed chairman of a committee
to investigate the possibility of Sc
curing loans for taxes, the land TO
be offered as security, and the loan
to be made by government agen-
cies.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05

several telling of interesting Incl
dents in connection with the be-
ginnings of other highways serving
the southern counties which, al
though paved and well travelled to-
day, took much effort and several
years of struggle before they be-
came realities.
1t was reported that in Los An
geles county the problems of deed
through the state hospital grounds
at Norwalk and of the crossing at
Central Avenue and Imperial High
way are expected to be cleared up
within a few weeks. When this is
accomplished 100 miles Of the 200
which were originally to comprise
the Imperial Highway will have
been brought up to the standard
originally planned. In Orange
county the Box Canyon trail is
being improved and it is expected
to continue into Warmers Springs.
Progress is being made in San Di-
ego county and group of Ell Gen.
tro citizens have pledged their sup
port to the work of clearing the
route in Imperial county.
Praise was given to the neWspa-
pers of Ell Centro by the president
of the association. Copies of both
newspapers had been distributed,
the Imperial Valley Farmer carry
ing a special page of greetings
with pictures and maps of the I'M
perial highway, and the Press greet
ing the visitors in splendid edi-
torial.
Following the dinner the visitors
were the guests of j. F. Andrus at
the United Artists theatre and Ia
ter attended the dance at the Vet
Grams Memorial hall. Sunday the
party journeyed to Mexicali and
from there was escorted over the
Cantu grade to Tecate, from which
place they returned to their various
places of residence after expressing
their appreciation to those who con-
tributed to their entertainment in
the third annual pilgrimage" of
the Imperial Highway Association
to Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
PACT PASSED
BY YD|RECT0RS

Approval as to the form Of the
amended All-American canal con-
tract took place at Imperial Irriga-
tion district headquarters this
morning when directors placed their
stamp of appreciation upon the doc
ument drafted in Washington dur
ing recent conferences with gov
ernment officials.
Copies of the amended contract
Immediately we're dispatched tc the
bond certification commission and
the state engineer. No delay in their
approval of the form of the con-
tract is anticipated as the changes
made in the original document are
not considered major changes and
do not affect the contract as a
whole.
Directors still are waiting word
from Washington as to. the action
of Ray Lyman Wilbur, secretary of
interior. Directors have not been
informed as to whether he signed
the document or approved Il as to
form.
District directors, officials and
employees already are embarked
upon the work necessary for the
special contract election which will
be held as soon as possible after
the completion of preliminaries. 1t
is possible the election will take
place the last of this month or the
first of next.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
COURT OPENS
BUSY SESSION
Eleven Cases On Docket As
Superior Court Disposes Of
Various Offenders.

Court attaches rushed about both
divisions of superior court today
during what proved to be one of
the busiest days of the winter.
Eleven cases were handled dur
ing the day while jurymen, witness
es, deputy sheriffs and attorneys
milled about the Railways between
Judge A. C. Finney's and Judge
Vaughn N. Thompson's courtrooms.
Julian Jaramillo, charged with
failure to stop and render aid,
pleaded guilty and applied for pro-
baton. The probation hearing was
set for December ID. The accident
occurred near Winterhaven, Novem-
Der g. Marcella Munoz, Jose San
chez and Jose Lopez were alleged
to have been injured.
Trial of Joe Houraney Is sched-
uled to take place tomorrow, he
having waived jury trial. He was
arrested on a bad check charge.
Edmond Lorena pleaded not gull
ty to burglarizing a pool hall at
Brawley and the case was to have
been tried today.
Hearing ON probation will be held
December 9, for Aubrey Mcclellan,
who pleaded guilty to forgery and
applied for probation.
Fred Mackey was to have been
tried today on a charge of contrib
uting to the delinquency of a minor
He pleaded not guilty. Earl D.
Hartshorn, alleged to have sold
mortgaged property, waived a jury
and the case set for trial on We'd
nesday.
Two Cases Dropped
Continuation of the w. E. Fris-
bey case until February was or
dered He is charged with grand
theft in misappropriating rents col
lected from property owned by an
insurance company.
The case of Harry and George
Rutan was continued until Janu-
ary 9, at which time they are to
be tried for alleged violation of the
state license law.
The case against Jesus Mlcarry
was dismissed upon motion of the
district attorney. He was charged
with non-support. Another non
support case dismissed was that OF
James A. Griffith. The defendant
reported that his wife and child
had gone to Canada and he did not
know where they were, according to
court attaches.
T. C. Maley is to be tried to-
morrow for alleged failure to pro-
vide for minor child. He waived
jury trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
SENATE HOLDS
BRIEF SESSION
Adjourns Shortly After Noon In
Respect To Memory Of Two
Deceased Members.
BY LYLE c. WILSON
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. - Con-
gress met today to begin consider
alton of problems which challenge
the very stability of the govern
ment.
Vice President Curtis and Speaker
Garner at noon gavelled the lame
duck" short session to order.
The senate adjourned at 1919 p.
m. out of respect to deceased men,
bers.
Majority Leader Watson moved
the adjournment but forgot to men,
ton that it was in respect to the
late Senator Jones, Repn., Wash,
and Senator Waterman, Repn.,
Colorado.
Senators were moving to the
aisles when Senator Dill, DEM,
Wash, jumped up, obtained recog-
milton and amended Watson's pro-
posal to include the purpose of the
early adjournment.
Three thousand hunger march
ers" two miles away we're organiz-
ing for demonstrations which some
feared might lead to civil disorder
Today's meeting is the beginning
of the end of the Republican post
war era. Democrats take the White
House, the congress and unprotec-
ted jobs after March 4. There was
tragedy of a kind today in the
faces of many veteran legislators
boWled over by the Democratic
landslide. Their power is waning
For many it is going forever and
they knew that as they met today.
The house stole the congression-
al show today. The promise of a
vote on prohibition repeal packed
the house side of the capitol. The
senate press gallery was almost de-
serted while newspapermen were
jammed in the house.
| Ten minutes before the house
met the floor was crowded with
members earnestly comforting in
scattered little groups.
There was a marked absence OF
the handshaking and backslapping
usual to the first day of a new ses-
sion of congress.
On the Democratic side of the
chamber, Henry Rainey, majority
leader, white-haired veteran OF
many congressional battles held
earnest conversation with his lieu
tenants.
Obviously the shadow of the inn
pending repeal vote was having its
influence.
The galleries, attracted by the
opening day and the important de-
cision, were crowded long before
the session was due to start.
AS Speaker John N. Garner en-
tered the rostrum, he was greeted
by full minute of applause Re-
publicans joined with Democrats in
! the ovation to the Vice President
elect.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
HOUSE TURNED
THUMBS DOWN
ON THIS ONE

WASHINGTON, Dec. S. U.P)
Following is the text of
Speaker Gamers prohibition
repeal resolution which the
house today was called upon
to accept or reject as pro-
posed amendment to the con-
stitution Of the United States:
Resolved by the senate and
house of representatives of the
United States of America in
congress assembled two thirds
of each house concurring there
I'M that the following article is
proposed as an amendment to
the constitution, which shall be
valid to all intents and pur-
poses as part of the constitu-
ti0n when ratified by conven-
tions in three-fourths of the
several states:
ARTICLE:
"SectiOn 1.-The 18th ar
ticle of amendment is hereby
repealed.
"Section H.-This article shall
be imperative unless il shall
have been ratified as an am
endment to the constitution
by conventions in three -fourths
of the several states within
seven years from the date of
its submission to the states by
congress"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION
REPORTS PROGRESS BEING MADE

Enthusiastic reports on the pro-
gress of the Imperial Highway were
given by representatives from the
various communities lying on this
important road at the annual meet
ing of the Imperial Highway as
sociation held at the Hotel Barbara
Worth Saturday evening with the
Ell Centro Chamber of Commerce
acting as host. Hugh T. Osborne,
treasurer and chairman of the
chamber entertainment committee
presided at the meeting, later turn
ing the gavel over to Loren Howe,
of Hawthorne, president of the as
sociation.
The group was welcomed by May
or John T. Rice, representing the
city of Ell Centro and his greeting
was responded to by j. Tom OF
Yorba Linda. A telegram was read
from w. A. Tondro, president of the
chamber, who was out of the city,
greeting the visitors.
Pioneer residents of Imperial
Valley were introduced by Osborne,
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
JAIL ENTERED
At VACAv|LLE

VACAVILLE, Cal, Dec. S. UP)'-
Bursting into the city Jail while
officers we're absent for a short
time, a mob of people today effect
ed the delivery of six prisoners who
had been arrested during an out
break between citizens and strik-
ing fruit workers.
Poice admitted the raid on the
Jail and said it occurred between
l and 1:20 a. m. while the jailer
and another officer were seeking
a midnight meal"
Somebody found a key to the cells
police said, and spirited away six
of the nine agltator prisoners.
Those removed were Robert, John
and James Melgar, Robert Nelson
of San Jose, A. Espinosa, Vacaville,
and Claude Thompson.
These six and six others were
arrested after free for all fight
which started when police broke up
a meeting of striking fruit workers.
Nearly 800 citizens milled about
when Police Chief Alley declared
speeches which were being made
we're Communistic, and ordered the
gathering to disperse.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
japanese Naval
Vessel Founders

TOXIC, Dec. S. W.RJ-The 900
ton japanese destroyer Sawaradi
went down in storm off Foochow,
with more than so missing, it was
announced today. Fourteen were
rescued.
A navy office bulletin describing
the sinking:
THE destroyer Sawarabi was
shipwrecked while adrift in a storm
at p. m. Monday, 100 nautical
miles off the northern extremity OF
Formosa.
Fourteen we're saved. Accom-
panying destriyers are trying to
effect a rescue. Two cruisers have
been rushed from Makao."
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
Smith Silent On
Drafting MoUe

NEW YORK, Dec. 5. U.P)-Tam-
many Hall surrendered today to
forces demanding economy in the
city government just as an organ
ized campaign to draft Alfred E.
Smith for reorganization mayor in
1882 got under way.
Smith announced he would not
comment for the present" on the
draft movement, but it appeared
that even if he should formally de-
cline to run a committee will urge
that his name pe written in on the
ballot.
The force of a we'll organized
write in" movement is indicated
by the heavy vote given acting
Mayor Joseph v. Mckee in the re-
cent election.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
Suspect Held In
Brutal Attack

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5. W.P)-
Thomas A. Austin, as, and his
wife, Mrs. Marine Austin, 40, who
reputedly were attacked by a job
less man they befriended, were re-
ported recovering today as the as
serted assailant, Edward Daubson,
was held in San Bernardino coun-
ty Jail on charges of assault with
intent to kill and attempted rob-
berry.
The couple accused Daubson, 30,
of attacking them with a wrench
after demanding money for liquor
when they employed him as care
taker of their small ranch near
Victorville. The couple was brought
here to a hospital where Austin
works as an attache.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
Federal Injunction
Hats Rate Slash

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5. UP
The state railroad commission to-
day was hampered in its attempt
to force a rate reduction on the
Southern California Gas company
by a federal court injunction.
The order was issued following
g hearing before u. S. Circuit
Judge Wilbur on the ninth circuit,
District Judge Norcross of the
Nevada district and U. S. District
Judge James.
Attorneys said it would require
at least four months before briefs
can be filed to dissolve the court
order.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
Youngest Judge
Assumes Office

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5. U.P)-
The youngest superior court judge
IN California took office today at
the age of 33.
He was Robert w. Kenny who
was elevated from the municipal
court bench by Gov. James Rolph,
Jr., filling a vacancy created last
week by the death of Judge Clair
S. Tappaan.
Kenny, a Stanford graduate, is
a former newspaper correspondent,
working in the London offices OF
the United Press and in Paris for
the Chicago Tribune.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
CENTER HAS MEETING

Magnolia Mulberry farm center
net this weekend in the Magnolia
school to enjoy an interesting pro-
gram.
Piano solos we're presented by
Miss Helen Lowder who also played
the accomplishments for the COM
munity singing arranged by Mrs.
II. r. Long. Motion pictures were
shown and H. Lee Landerman, as
sistant farm advisor, gave an in
teresting talk on Wheat VS.. Bar
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
California Vote
FaUors Repeal

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. W.P-
The official party division of the
repeal roll call was announced as
follows
Those voting for repeal: Demo-
Gratis 1853; Republicans 1903; Farm
er-Labor, l. Total 272.
Those voting against: Republi-
cans, 101; Democrats, 43; totol 144
The California vote included,
Ayes - Barbour, Carter, Curry
Kahn, Lea, Welch. Nayes-Crail
Evans, Swing.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
REMORSE CAUSES SUICIDE

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5. U,H-
One night last September, Joseph
P. Murphy, 36, and his brother, H.
F.. Murphy, visited the formers es-
tranged wife, Mrs. Eleanor H. Muir
ply, and they had a little party.
During the conversation, Mrs. Muir
nhv suddenly leaped through the
third story window, killing herself
instantly. Yesterday according to
police, Murphy through remorse
for having watched his wife die,
shot and killed himself. He for
merly resided in Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
BREAK FOR KIDS

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. s.
W.P)-There was no school for 450
Fairbanks children today as the
temperature hovered near 80 de-
grees below zero. An explosion in
the boiler room started fire
yesterday which burned the Fair
banks school building. Loss was
estimated at $250,000. 1t was plan
ned to establish temporary class
rooms in churches.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
insult Papers
Arriue In Greece

ATHENS, Dec. 5, U.P}-Extradi-
tion papers for the return of Sam
uel insult, former utilities mag
nate, to Chicago to answer embez-
Element charges arrived at the Uni
ted States legation today.
The papers were sent to the for
eign ministry for transmission to
the ministry of justice and the
court of appeals to fix the date for
hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05

MONTERREY, Mexico, Dec. s.
Plutarco Elias Gales, son of for
mer Mexican president, was elected
mayor of Monterrey today.
ACAPULCO, Mexico, Dec. 5. -
! Airplane service between the Paci-
fic and Mexico City was inaugur-
ated today with the arrival of three
planes from the capital.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 5.-Ar-
turo Bernardes, Jr., son of the for
mer president, and Cyro Richa Vaz
were wounded yesterday when gun
men fired on Bernardes, Sr., and
members of his party embarking
| for Europe. The eX-preSident was
not hit. The aSsailants escaped.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The disap-
pearance of an eighth grade school
boy was solved today with the iden-
tification of a body in the Queens
boro hospital as that of a bandit
killed by policeman in an at
tempted drugstore holdup The VIC
tim, Patrick Kelly, Is, did not come
home from school Thursday. The
family's anxiety increased until
another brother, Michael, notified
| police. Police sent Michael to the
morgue where he identified Pat
rick.
LONDON, Dec. 5.-Scotland Yard
today investigated the killing of an
American, j. C. Ken-Sanders, be-
lieved to be a native of Massa-
chusetts, who was found seriously
injured near his lodgings in Blooms
bury, central London, Friday morn
ing. Kent-Sanders died last night.
He was a student at the London
| school of economics.
HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 5.-The long
and short of it today was that Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph CTex) Madsen were
on their honeymoon. Madsen is
nearly eight feet tall while his
bride, formerly Mrs. Verna Marie
Rice, is about five feet, six inches
Acting as best man and maid OF
honor at their wedding yesterday
were Johnny Winters, a feeD ano
his wife, Mrs. Marie Winters, {;
feet inches) Madsen is a cowboy
screen actor.
HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 5.--A "sounc
telescope" that, trained on a con.
versation in a crowded street CA
can isolate the dialogue from thl
street noises has been invented b,
lie Roy F. Baker, sound engineer a
Metro-Goldwyn sudios. He calls i
the "parabolic microphone Bake
said today that in tests, the devic
recorded the voice of an actres
standing near rock crusher whicl
wasn't heard,
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
AGED WOMAN INJURED

LOS ANGELES, Dec. S. U.P)-
Mrs. Celia Wall, 83, of San Bernar-
dino, mother-in-law of E. E.
Adams, vice president of the I'm
ion Pacific railroad, was seriously
injured early today when the au-
tomobile she was driving collided
with another.