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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
Had Pimples Since
She Was Is
But One IS Cent Box Of
Powerfully Healing Ointment
Leaves Skin Flawless and
Clean Again

Miss Thelma King Of Clinton,
Pa, writes: II had pimplos on my
face since was 10 and never
could get rid Of them. tried al
most everything. read about
Peterson's Ointment, got a box and
started to use It. The pimples went
away ono by one. always keep u
box handy In case they come back.
I praise Il highly" Generous box
of Peterson's costs only 80 cents.
Druggists everywhere say you cant
beat It's powerfully healing, sooth-
Ing skin restoratives to quickly
Danish blemishes and leave the
skin healthy, smooth and fiawless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
INCOME TAKES

Washington, March .25-W. r. }
Income tax receipts for March
23 totaled $2,925,794.97, showing a
slight gain over the corresponding
date last year. Total receipts for
the month through that date were
$1S-, which is about
$4,000, 900 more than preliminary
estimates for the entire month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
Checking Up the
Kidnaping Story
of Beauty Operator

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 25 ---
(UP) - Police today were check
ing the story Of Laurel Morrison,
q beauty operator, that she had
been kidnapped and held for $1,000
ransom here for two days.
The girl, from Aurora. Nebraska,
was taken into custody as she
sought to board train for her
home. A beauty school teacher,
George Gohde, said she had been
attending his classes for two days,
Miss Morrison, however, insisted
she had been abducted by three
armed men. After being questioned
abe was permitted to 20 home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
TO BE MAssACREs

Marking, China, March 25 gu
P)-The 18th Chinese army, en-
gagged in an anti-communist cam
paign in Kianksi Province, report
cd to the war ministl- to-day the
capture Of red officers and discov-
cry of a communist plot for whole
sale massacres after the capture OF
KanchoW,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25

/ Hanna Coal company. IN the east
ern Ohio field to which the strike
| threatened to spread when wage
reduction was announced, had
agreed to permit Judge J. o. Can
aga to attempt to mediate the Ia
tor dispute there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25

in All club work during the past
year has been increased by % per
cent or more, and this fact togeth-
err with the preliminary reports
indicates that attendance at the
roundup will be nearly double
that of a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
De Valera to
Have Real Test

CONTINUED from Page u
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
Students In
Essay Contest
Compete for Honors in Describing Life OF George
Washington

ties, under direction Of Miss Eliza
beth M. Bennett, South Manches-
ter.
Windham, New London and
Holland counties, under direction Of
Martin Robertson, Willimantic.
The final state contest will be
held at the state capitol early In
May.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04

are wei known TO local music To-
vers.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Willars are
to be complimented on the success
of this concert TO which they, as
we'll as the individual performers,
have given freely of time and en-
ergy.
During the concert a silver CT
fering was taken with the result
that the sum of SOS was received
for use in the shoe repair fund OF
the clothes closet.
The concert last night was spon-
sored by the organizations back
ing the clothes closet, an institu-
ton whose purpose is to supply
clothing to needy school children.
The First Baptist church gave the
auditorium for the concert and
Mr. and Mrs. Williams. orchestra
and soloists gave their time to aid
in this work.
Those individuals who wish to
contribute TO me shoe repair fund
are asked to communicate with
Mrs. Carl C Ernst who is in charge
OF this work
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
PEG. CHAPTER
ENJOYS MEETING
AT KUTZ HOME

With the uncovered pergola of
the Forrest E. Kutz garden, 500
Len Rey avenue. as their head
quarters, members of Chapter AV
PEG, enjoyed delightful al fres-
co luncheon yesterday at the OPP
ening meeting of the year.
A long table covered with a gay
red and white table cloth and set
with pottery dishes, was placed
under the shaded pergola and
luncheon was served here by the
hostesses, Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz,
Mrs. Jessie Sargent and Mrs. w.
j. Clements
Following luncheon the members
gathered in the living room of the
Kutz home for their business
meeting, Mrs. o. j. Bradshaw pre-
siding in the absence of Mrs.
Clements, president. Routine bus
mess and committee reports oc-
cupied the session, after which the
members enjoyed a social hour.
Those present were Mesdames j.
D. Adams, Don c. Bitter, Roy E.
Breedlove, O. j. Bradshaw, Harold
A. Burnham, Warren Currier, Earle
c.. Davis, o. G. Horne, Harry Hor-
ton, j. D. Huston, Forrest E. Kutz,
Henry L. Loud, Frank H. McIyer,
Howard P. Meyer, Don Rex, Vaughn
N. Thompson and Jessie Sargent.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
6: Is; OF Interest to Women s ::;:::
Society
Clubs
SPLENDID CONCERT GIVEN FOR
BENEFIT OF LOCAL CHILDREN

Much enthusiasm is being eX-
pressed today by those who attend
ed last nights benefit concert at
the First Baptist church. funds OF
which win be turned over to the
shoe repair tund OF the Children's
Clothes closet.
The Baptist Sunday school Or
cnestra, under the direction of Hor-
ace Williams, with Mrs. williams
acting as aceompanist, opened the
concert with a spirited march
played with a verVe and precision
worthy OF more professional
group.
After the orchestra selections,
Basil Williams was presented in a
fine violin solo, Howard Childers,
ia a trumpet solo, GWendolin Bliss
ia a clarinet solo, Basil Williams
and Bill Moody in a trumpet duet,
Mrs. Vandiver and Mrs. McChristy
in a vocal duet, Mrs. Horace VIII
liams in a violin solo, Dorothy Holt
IN a piano solo, Eleanor Childers in
a flute solo, the concert ending
with a second march number by
the orchestra
All the individual solos and duets
were excellen., but possibly the
outstanding number was the violin
solo beautifully played by Mrs
Williams whose accomplishments
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
NOTED WOMAN
TO SPEAK AT
HOOVER RALLY

Women, as we'll as men, of the
community will be interested in
learning that Mrs. Edith Van De
Water, Republican national COM
mitteewoman from California. is
to speak for Hoover at a political
meeting TO be held Thursday eve
ming. october 6, at 7;30 o'clock in
the Wilson school auditorium.
Mrs. Van De Water is a nation
ally known political figure and is
q woman who is not only brilli-
ant speaker but one of great &C
complishment as well. Not only has
she been active in politics for a
number of years, but she has also
been engaged in women's club work
and is at present president Of the
Los Angeles county Federation of
Women's clubs.
Although Mrs. Van De Water has
always been interested in politics,
her active participation began
some u years ago when her hus-
band was elected to the state leg
iSlature. lis death occurred before
he was able to take his seat in the
legislature and his widow, left with
three children, decided to take up
her husbands work.
From that time on, Mrs. Van De
Water has played a leading role
in st2te politics and has achieved
a national reputation. Members of
the county Republican Central
committee who are sponsoring the
meeting send a special invitation to
the women of the city to attend
this meeting as Mrs. Van De Wa
ter represents the part to be play
ed in the politics Of the country
/ by women.
/ On Wednesday evening, Mrs
Van De Water will speak at the
+ Planters hotel, BrawIey, and on
Friday evening, at the East Side
school, FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
OFFICER 70 VISIT
AUXILIARY UNITS

Louise Waibel, newly elected
president of the twenty-second dis
trict of the American Legion Aux
iliary, will be in the valley on Sat-
urday, October 8, to preside at a
valley-wide get-together meeting
of the Auxiliary units.
The meeting will take place at
6 o'clock Saturday evening in the
Calipatria veterans hall. Mrs.
Fannie Kuhr, president of Boyce
Aten unit, urges all members of
that group to attend the meeting
since Mrs. Waibel has recently re-
turned from convention and will
have many new and interesting
ideas to give local members.
Members of the Calipatria unit
are making interesting plans for
the evening which promises to be
one of enjoyment for the Auxiliary
members.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
HOME LEAGUE WILL
SUPPLY CHILDRENS
CLOTHING TO NEEDY

In a report to The Press on the
Home League meeting held at the
Salvation Army hall last Thurs
day, Mrs. Jesse King, wife of the
captain in charge of Army oper-
ations in the valley made the fol-
lowing statement.
I'VE were pleased with the re-
suits of our first meeting where
plans were made for sewing for
the coming winter and spring,
when the league will concentrate
on sewing for children. We realize
this winter, as never before, child
rem will be forced to attend school
without proper clothing and shoes
unless we are able to meet the
need. This we feel we can do with
the help of the many, who this
winter, as before, see in our eStab-
lished year-round organization a
means of distributing their cast
off clothing to people less FORUM
ate. All may be assured that each
and every garment will be used to
the very best advantage.
"All women who are interested
are invited to attend the league
meetings which will be held each
Wednesday from 10 a. m. to 3 p.
m. Members and friends are asked
to bring their lunches while We
will supply coffee and tea.
IF clothing and shoes are to
be sent to the Army they will be
accepted at the hall, 635 Broadway
any time during the day. Those
who wish the truck to call for
donations are asked to telephone
511. Please report all cases of
need to U.S."
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
zlN !!!;!I!O!;, ::!'!I5''|.];;;'S::'EI

"Chandu. The Magician, whose
exploits have been followed over
the radio by millions, and whose
adventures have now been made
into a film, will be shown for the
last times tonight at United Ar
lists theatre.
Edmund Lowe is featured in the
leading role, that of Chandu, who
seeks to recover the death ray
stolen by a schemer who plans to
use il for his own advantage. Beloa
Lugc1i pla-s the part CT the
schemer.
The mysticism of the Orient is
woven through the plot and many
Of the astounding feats of Orien-
tai fakirs are shown on the screen,
among them the famous rope
trick, wherin a rope is made to-
stand erect with no. visible means
Of support.
Months of rehearsal were re-
uuired by Lowe to perfect himself
IN the numerous details called for
by his Characterization of Chandu.
Virginia Hamond, Henry B.
Walthal, and others have impor-
tant roles in the supporting cast
Tonight only, at Fox Imperial
theatre, Jean Harlow will be seen
by popular request in her greatest
hit of the season, "Red-Headed
Woman" Chester Morris, a new
fayorite among leading men, is
seen opposite the beautiful plati-
mum blonde, who in this picture
has her hair dyed to match the
title of the film.
While "yamp" type of picture,
Miss Harlow gives a splendid in
terpretation Of a woman who re-
pels yet fascinates men.
Central figure in the coasts
most recent tragedy, Miss Harlow
has lost none of her popularity by
the unfortunate incident in her
life. Motion picture fans, gener-
Gus to their favorites, and all fair
minded persons realize the beauti-
ful actress is not TO be made TO
pay for something that was inpos-
sible to prevent and the attitude
OF the public has been 10 accord
her even greater support than be-
fore Paul Berns death.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
Veteran Fiddler i.
Enters Contest

Friends of Judge S. M. Smyseis
veteran justice of the peace at
Holtville, are reported to have pre-
vailed upon him to enter the I'D
ding contest to be held next Mon
day night at Fox Imperial thea
tire.
In his younger days the judge
turned out splendid bit of fiddle
music, it is reported, and when he
sawed away on Turkey in the
Straw" or any of the other old
time favorites, few could keep
their feet still Passing of the years
has not slowed the judges bow any
and he is still aoie to show some
of the modern fiddlers a trick OF
two
Half a dozen entries have al
ready been received and it is ex-
pected more will come in before
tn contest starts. Those desiring to
enter are asked to write, telephone
or call at the tneatre office.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
CHANGE IN IRRIGATION LAWS
URGED IN GRAND JURY REPORT

grand jury has given this condi-
ton careful consideration and has
made recommendation for reduc-
tions to reduce the costs of the
next fiscal year, 1928.
Criminal Cases
Several criminal cases were in
vestigated by the grand jury and
where indictments were required
they have been returned and are
on file with the superior court
and the county clerk.
County Charter
A committee of the grand jury
was appointed to study the matter
of charter form of government
for the county, in cooperation with
other bodies pursuing the same
matter. The committee, after full
investigation, recommended the
charter as desirable for Imperial
county
Office Consolidation
After investigating the possible
means of a more efficient county
government, the grand jury urges
the supervisors to adopt an ordin-
ance providing for consolidation OF
the following county offices: coun-
ty clerk and recorder: tax collec-
tor and treasurer: district attorney
and public administrator; sheriff
and coroner. Consolidation of all
road districts is also advocated.
County Budget
Tax delinquencies prompting
drastic reduction in the cost of
government the grand jury APP
pointed a committee to investigate
this matter. returning the recon-
mendation that a reduction of not
less than 25 per cent be effected to
prevent deficit in 1928. The
grand Jury commends the action OF
the various county officials in TAX
ing voluntary reduction in salary
! in order to reduce the cost Of gov
eminent.
Isolation of Juries
Desirability of isolating juries in
criminal and civil cases was
brought to the attention of the
grand jury and special investi-
eating committee appointed. On its
report the grand jury recommend
ed that provision for the isolation
of juries in the court house be
made. and that juries in certain
classes of trials be isolated. The
Jury in one case was isolated and
though no permanent provisions
for isolation have been made the
grand jury urges the incoming
grand jury to pursue this matter
further.
Public Schools
Investigation OF county school
costs prompted the recommended
ton that every effort be made to
reduce them. A reduction of q
per cent IN wages and more general
use of the county purchasing agent
for supplies were urged as means
for accomplishing this. Some OF
the school boards refused to CO.
operate but the majority have done
SO.
Probation Office
Conditions in this office at the
start of the fiscal year 1922,
were not considered as efficient as
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
JOINT HOSTS AT
WEEKEND PARTY

Recent event celebrating the OPP
ening of the local football season
took place this weekend at the
home of Mrs. NJ. Choklat when
Miss Joyce Choklat and Dale Nice
we're hosts to group OF their
friends.
The evening was spent in play
ing games and at its conclusion,
refreshments were served to the
following guests:
The Misses Margaret linn, Mary
Foster, Fern Denham, Ella VIII
liams, Orpha Combs, Iva Reah
Skipper. Ethel Danenberg, and
the hostess Joyce Choklat, all OF
FL Centre; Villa Lee DickerSon,
Margaret Keller, and Marie Knud-
sen, of CaleXico.
Messrs. Willard Hickman, Her
shall Marsh, Roy Byrd. Leo Mad
lem, Richard Van Nostrand, w. L.
Cowan, Andrew Phinos, Herbert
Mann. Luther Hughes, Dale Nice,
all of FL Centre; Bud Carduth and
Lee Rodwell of CaleXico.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
Auditor Says No
Money Available

There is no appropriation out
of which TO pa,- the claims of the
Imperial Valley Hardware for mar
terials furnished in construction OF
the Imperial Veterans Memorial
Home. Walter d. Carey, county
auditor, asserted today in an an
sWer to the hardware companys
petition for a writ Of mandamus.
Garey's answer embodied a gen.
eral denial of the petition and set
forth the contention that the claims
cannot be paid because of a lack
of appropriations out of which the
claims could be lawfully paid.
The hardware company petition
ed for a writ of mandamus to
force the county auditor to issue
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
SOCIAL CALENDAR

Tonight
Woodmen of the World, s,
Moose home
Phi Chi, Z, Barbara Worth
1. o. o. F. No. 397, 8, 421 Main
|. V. COmmandery No. 81, 1880
Masonic Temple
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of
j.. 8, Masonic Temple
Band, 7:45, court house
Troop Z, b. S. a., 1880, Elks hall
Troop 5, b. 5. A, 1880, Seeley
Nurses association, s, county
hospital
Adult Bible class, Z, Christian
church
Drum and bugle corps. 1880,
Veterans hall
Tomorrow
Junior chamber of commerce,
$50, Barbara Worth
Chamber of commerce lunch
con, Barbara Worth
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04

that in the absence of statutory
regulations governing the dis
bursement of this money that SER
ious abuses are bound to occur and
that said public money is very Ii
able to be lavishly and recklessly
expended without due regard to
the best interests of the taxpayers.
II is further apparent to any per-
son who gives the matter serious
and careful study that under the
vague, indefinite and uncertain
terms of the California Irrigation
District act. as it stands, that 1t
would be practically impossible to
convict any officer or employee 9.
of unlaWfully and illegally
disposing of public money, for the
simple reason that no officer is
made definitely liable therefore
and the manner of disbursing and
paving out said public money is
not covered in any way by the
above mentioned Irrigation Dis
trict act
With this comment, and among
ether recommendations merely re-
peated from the auditors prelim-
mary report, the grand jury rec
commended:
That in view of the fact that
the law only contemplates that a
public officer or an officer or en-
ployee travelling on business for
! The Imperial Irrigation District or
any other governmental agency is
only entitled to his actual out-of-
pocket expenses and not to eX-
penses which amount to additional
compensation; that the law should
definitely limit such expenses to
actual and necessary travelling ex-
penses, the purchase of materials
and supplies and expenses directly
connected with and a part OF his
employment and performance Of
his duties
In an explanation of the district
investigation, the grand jury re-
port said that it was only in an
effort to reach some method OF
curbing public expenditures that
the grand jury felt obliged to
make a thorough investigation into
both county and district financial
affairs.
In no less than four places does
the grand jury report recommend
OF imply a recommendation that
the California Irrigation District
act, especially as it concerns the
Imperial Irrigation District, be
amended.
Numerous other items of public
interest were touched upon in the
grand jury report, in addition to
its investigation of Imperial IT.
rigation District, as follows:
Holtvilie Bank
Securities covering county funds
| on deposit in the First National
bank of Holtville, now defunct,
have been Strengthened out to the
satisfaction of the grand jury and
the county is now amply secured
for the amount on deposit.
! County Funds
During 1881 and 1882 total re-
ceiptS for the county have been
exceeded by the disbursements. The
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04

they should be. but trained work.
er has been employed and condi-
lions are considered better, the Of
flee operating in a fair state. Books
of the office were inadequate and
not properly kept but this condi-
ton has been corrected by installa-
ton of a new system by the grand
jury auditor at his own expense.
The grand jury does not favor
use of the strong room at the de-
! tention home, but admits that
some provision must be made for
incorrigibles.
County and City Jails
Jails in the county are reported
in good condition and the recon-
mendation made that the City of
El Centre make arrangements to
house its own prisoners when con-
ditions permit.
County Purchasing Agent
Work of this office is commend
ed and all county organizations,
especially public schools are urged
to make greater use of it.
County Farm and Hospital
! Matters in this department were
fully covered in a special report
made two weeks ago, urging GER
tain improvements and alterations,
They include changes in the sew
age system, adequate laundry, a
more appropriate name, abolish
ment OF the office of assistant
county physician, no charge for
disqualification or medical care of
partial-pay patients, separate OPP
Grafton of the hospital, aims
house and INDECENT office, with re-
moyal of the latter to the court
house.
Alien Land Law
The grand jury declares this law
is being violated repeatedly and
urges that the new grand jury fol-
low up this matter
County Redistricting
The grand jury recommended
! this matter to the board of super
visors which subsequently redis-
tricted the county along its pre-
sent supervisorial lines.
Recommendations to New Jury
Investigate possibility of a re-
duction of rate on delinquent tax
penalties; amend the political code
(a) in publication of the delin-
quent tax list to group delinquent
cies in blocks and not list each
piece separately; OBJ amend the
political code to limit the sheriff
to actual expenses incurred in de-
livering prisoners to the state pen
itentiaries; Co amend the political
code pertaining to the salaries of
county elective officers SO it shall
read salary shall not exceed in
stead of salary shall be-, thus
providing for automatic reductions
if found essential; Cd amending
the penal code to make leaving
the state by non providers of fam
lilies a felony; (e) amending the
penal code to provide for draw
ing of half panel grand juries
every six months; CO amending the
school code so that each school
district shall submit its annual
budget to the supervisors for APP
prevail.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
House Acquitted
+ At Jury Trial

George L. House was not drunk
when he was stopped by Don Nice,
CaleXico traffic officer, at Calexi-
co, a jury in Judge Vaughn N.
Thompson's court decided at 1920
last night, after five hours of de-
liberation.
House was charged with driving
while drunk, felony. He was de-
Tended by H. E. Stewart. r. l.
French represented the district at
torney's office. Nice, complaining
witness, was the principal states
witness.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
ELKs MEETINGS START

Ed Nance, secretary OF The Ell
Centre Elks lodge, today announ-
ced the first meeting of the fall
session at the lodge hall Thurs
day night, urging all members Of
the lodge to be present.
The regular meeting will be pre-
ceedd by a dinner at 7 o'clock. Fol-
lowing the dinner the F,lks will ad-
journ to the lodge room for their
business session.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04
Churches
Schools
RECIPES FOR HOUSEWIFE WILL
AID HER AND DAIRY INDUSTRY

or rub through coarse sieve. Make
thin white sauce Of the butter,
flour. and milk. Add salmon and
seasonings.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04

Quick Turnip Soup
quart milk
! onion, cut in half
l tablespoon flour
? tablespoons melted butter
, cups grated raw turnip
teaspoon salt
Chopped parsley
Heat the milk in a double boiler
with the onion, add the flour and
fat, which have been well blended,
then the turnip, and salt. Cook
until the turnip is tender, or for
about 10 minutes, and remove the
onion. Sprinkle chopped parsley
over the soup Just before serving.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-04

The Spreckels Sugar company
will again undertake control of
beet leaf hopper by spraying Sec
tons of the hills from Coalinga to
Tracy this fall.