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Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
COUNTY SHOULD
BE INDEPENDENT
UNIT OF STATE
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1t has been intimated in previous
articles that county government
has been more or less neglected;
that the legislature of the state OF
California has assumed preroga-
tive pertaining to county govern
ment; and that bureaucracy has
grown up without being called to
the attention of the reading pub
lie All these conditions are true,
and the fundamental elements OF
democracy have been completely
overlooked, due largely to the fact
that county government has been
the child of necessity. In other
words, county government has been
largely matter Of furnishing pub
lie service without going into the
question OF intricate organization.
Imperial county is peculiarly
child of these conditions. 1t is is
olated geographical, it is in fact is
olated economically it is isolated in
dustrially; It is, in fact, segment OF
civilization almost entirely to itself.
This condition of isolation calls for
independence of action and direc-
tion. 1t should have a government
that responds directly to the needs
of the people It's climatic condi-
tions have a direct bearing upon
the situation, and its government
with relation to its economic needs,
should be in keeping with its eli
matte conditions and its industrial
development. 1t should, therefore,
be. sub-state of the state of Cal
ifornia, governed as inexpensively
as possible yet as efficiently as pos
sible, without regard to any earlier
tradition or historic background.
1t should be an economic unit deal
ing governmentally with its own
problems.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
Absentee Ballot
Total Increases

More than 300 absentee ballots
already have been cast at the coun-
ty clerks office at the court house
and it is expected the number will
be in excess of 1000 before the close
of the week.
A steady stream of voters waits
in the lobby to vote in the manner
required by law when absence from
the county on election day is an
ticipated.
Candidates for office and county
officials are making every effort
to induce residents TO vote before
leaving the valley on vacations.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
Alleged Slayer
Held At Border

Pedro Valriyia. 80, is held in jail
in Mexicall while officials inveSti-
gate the fatal shooting of Pho Quin-
to Medina and the fatal stabbing
of Mrs. Medina in Mexicai Satur-
day night.
Teresa Medina, IS, told her faith
er Saturday night that another man
was calling upon her mother. The
father left the girl in charge of his
ice cream wagon near the city jail
and went to his home.
In the meantime, the weman's
lover had departed. In a quarrel
with his wife, Medina stabbed her
so severely that she died within
a few moments. The other man,
alleged to be Valdiyia, then return
ed TO the Medina home and shot
the husband after which he fled to
the hills.
Neighbors telephoned police and
the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Medina
were found in the yard at the
home.
Valdivia was arrested at noon on
Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
New Food Center
To Open Saturday

A new food center, with "air-
plane quality and submarine
prices" is the plan of Ng Young,
of the New China cafe, who plans
to open q food market on Fourth
street at the south city limits, on
Saturday of this week.
Young, VINO is one OF the pro-
gressiye Chinese residents of the
city, believes that conditions in the
valley will offer a fine opportunity
for building up a good business in
that section.
The new market building, paint
ed attractively in green and white,
is now being put in condition and
will be of the open front type with
ample space FOR parking cars. The
store will be equipped with all mod
ern facilities and will feature goods
of the highest quality.
Young is planning exceptionally
attractive prices for the opening
day
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
Mother OF Local
Resident Dies

Mrs. H. C. Lowdermilk, mother
of Herbert LowdeImilk of this city,
died at her home at Wilcox, Ariz.,
at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The local man was called to Will
cox Saturday morning on account
of his mothers serious illness. He
reached her side before she passed
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Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
KIDNAPS DUCKLiNGS

OAKVILLE, la. (U.R)-A mallard
duck hen will kidnap little ones
from another duck if she has lost
hers, Allen Green, naturalist, de-
clares. Sometimes, Green says, Two
hens viii wage such a fight over
possession of a brood that the
ducklings will be trampled to
death
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Fair tonight and Wednesday but
overcast with fogs on coast tonight;
no change in temperature; gentle
north to west winds offShore.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23

A downward trend IN sheep and
wool production in the western
states is expected for the neyt few
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
The Weather
Los ANGELES AND VICINITY

Fair and continued warm tonight
ana Wednesday; cloudy or foggy
il the morning along coast; gentle
changeable winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
GOLDEN EAGLE
STAGE LINES

Ell Paso, $1,000; Fort Worth, $26,00
Chicago, $1,000; New York, $4650.
Phone AZ, Agent California Hotel
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23

Although carrying heavy crop
of fruit, two Bartlett pear trees AT
Chehalis, Wash, recently bust
into bloom.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23

During the past five years, Cali
fornia prune growers have pulled
out 5000 acres of trees ami planted
40O0 acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23

the body being held at B. E. Lemons
parlors in the meantime.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23

FIRE WEATHER FORECAST
Little change in temperature or
humidity; gentle changeable winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23
Padia Funeral
This Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. Elda
Padia were held at l o'clock this
afternoon from B. E. Lemons par
lors with Reverend Carl Harwood
of the Baptist church officiating.
Interment in Evergreen cemetery
followed.
Mrs. Padia died as a result OF
injuries received when she was
thrown from an automobile near
Indio Saturday, as it crossed the
highway and ran into the sand.
With her husband and a group of
friends, she was going to San Ber-
nardino.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-08-23

L. A. STOCKS
Bid Asked
Transamerica ................... s 49,,
Security First National 5512 5612
Evening star., 1932-11-06

A most attractive design of burl
high-lighted and highly finished
large dresser, chest on chest, 5
drawer vanity, beautiful poster
bed. Full dustproof construction
with center drawer guides. May
be had also with twin beds at
slight additional cost.
Evening star., 1932-11-06

Twin electro
dynamic speaker,
automatic volume
control, four pen
tode tubes, super
heterodyne push
pull circuit.
$40 Delivers 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
SOCIAL

Tiais evening at o'clock a dIn- usr win be- rendered Rabbi and Mrs 1sadore Breslau at Temple Is- rme1 on Willow street. All mem- berg and friends are invited tc attend. t..
 Miss Betty Strumpf of waterviIle street will leave today to visit with her mother in White Plains. N. Y.
 Mir and Mrs Frederick Senior of Willow street have returned af- ter spending several days as the guests of Mir and Mrs Harold Sem for at Compo beach, Westport.
 Miss Marjorie Bailey of Essex street Is a patient at St Mary's hospital.
 Mrs D. J. Grimm of this city is registered at the Barbizon Plaza hotel in New York city for Q few days.
 Mrs Mark L. Sperry Jr, and children of Middlebury have been spending several days at Sachem's Head. They will be joined to- morrow by Mir Sperry who will spend the weekend with them.
 Attorney and Mrs Neil J. Burkin- shaw of Washintgon, D. C., arc visiting with Mrs Burkinshaw's parents, Judge and Mrs Dennis J. Slavin of Crescent street.
 Miss Marion Durham of Water town avenue is spending several days as the guest of relatives in Springfield, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
The Mill Plain
 Union Church
Will Officially Open Play. ground Tomorrow Aft-
 ernOOn and Evening

Saturday afternoon and evening, July 9th, Mill Plain will celebrate the official re-opening of the new and enlarged Mill Plain Union church playground. A year ago several thousand people attended the initial opening. When Mayor Frank Hayes officially opened to the public the playground baseball diamond, tennis courts, swings, see-saws, maypole. sand box anu auoit courts. During the past year men from the mayors relief com
 mittee have developed a plcnic:
 park and a large swimming pool that will be officially opened to the public and will be celebrated during the afternoon by a series of races for boys and girls, jump ing, tug of war, tennis matches. uuoit tournament, swimming. and many other games and sports. The Mems club is sponsoring tnis program and they will have booths for games and refreshments. A picnic supper can be purchased and eaten on the grounds in the picnic park near the swimming pool. The evening program will include three-hour concert by the well known Silver band of the South
 Manchester Salvation army. In addition to the music furnished by this band of 30 pieces, there will be a large male chorus and quar- tet from the band to render negro spirituals and other musical num- bers. There will also be variety of instrumental solos. duets, and .auartets. An acrobatic team will present a varied program anu greeting will be brought from the mayors relief committee by Will liam Harris and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08

by the Washington stamp. Until then there should be no lack of three cent stamps with the two commemoratives and the two reg ulars obtainable. Until the local post office has managed to get rid of a great portion of it's existing supply of f7three cent stamps. con- sisting of the Lincoln, Washington commemorative, and Olympic commem the new Washington stamp will not be disposed of at the stamp windows.
 Cachetcd Covers Received
 St Petersburg, Florida, observed the 156th anniversary of the sign ing of the Declaration of Independ- ence on July with special cach- ct. Air mail was used. Hall county. Nebraska, observed its 18th anniversary on July and 5 with cachet. 1857 was the date of the first settlement at Grand Island City in central Nebraska. |. The 2nd annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans at Rich- mond, Va, was the occasion of a special cachet. The event took place from June 2I to 24. ,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
How One Woman
 Lost 47 Lbs of Fat
In 3 Months and Feels Years Younger

..sT have been taking Kruschen Salts for nearly months. have continued taking one tenspOOnful fin warm water every morning.. I then weighed 217 pounds, was always bothered with pains in my back and lower part of abdomen and sides.
 ~Now I ann glad to say I nm a we'll woman, feel much stronger. years younger and my weight Is 17O pounds. I do not only feel bet- ter but look better. so all my friends say.
 aI shall never he without Krus- chen Salts. will never cease taking my daily dose and more than glad to highly recommend 1t for the great good that is in It." Mrs g. A. Solomon. New Bern, N. C. "P. s.. You may think lam exagEeFating by writing such a long letter hut truly | feel so indebted to you for putting out such wonderful salts that I cannot say enough"
 A bottle of Kruschen Salts that lasts weeks cost but few cents.
 When reducing attention to diet will help-cut down on pastry and butter, cream and sugar-the Krus- chen way is the safe way to lose fat.
 TO take off fat harmlessly and safely, take one half teaspoon of Kruschen in glass of hot water evory morning don't worry it's the safe way to reduce.
 sake that you ask for and get Kurs- chen Salts. Get them at any drug store in the world and if the results On1 bottle brings do not delight you --f9o not joyfully satisfy you-why mcney back.-Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
W. W. Marches
 in Legion Parade
Wheeler-YOung Post Votes Convention PartiCi=
 patton

Wheeler Young post of this city as we'll as other V.lF. W. posts throughout the state will march in line during the mammoth par ade of the American Legion dur ing it's state convention here in August. it was voted at last nights 5 meeting of the post in the armory. A committee to arrange plans for the local posts participation was appointed at the meeting and in cludes Commander Arthur LaBelle, Walter J. Racicot, chairman, Past Commander George Byrnes, Past Commander James H. O'Donnell.
 Installation of department off, ficers of the V. F. w. will be held in Willimantic Tuesday night. James J. Lee of Willimantic will be installed as new state comman- der, succeeding Dr M. A. O'Hara of this city. Charles Leppert of this city will be installed as state chaplain. Deputy Chief of Staff George Byrnes will head the local delegation to !. the meeting. Ad- jutant Racicot gave a complete re- port on the state convention at New Britain on June 24. 25 and 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
Young Singers Urged to Enroll
For Competition in l932 National Radio Addition

Connecticut's young singers who wish to, compete in the 1882 na- tional radio addition, with It's cash award of $15,000 to national finalists, are urged by Mrs Court Tapp, of New Haven, state audi tion. chairman, to enroll promptly for a local addition through which they may advance to the state and ditrict consests.
 Local additions already ar ranged and the local chairman in charge thereof are as follows: Bridgeport, Mrs Frederick B. Grannis, Middletown, Mrs Dorothy Langlie; Daubury, Sherman J. Kreuzburg; Hartford, Miss Mabel Wainwright; New London-Groton, Mrs Percie Geer Huddle; Green wich. Miss Dorothea Thompson; New Britain, Theron Walcott Hart; New Haven, Mrs Van Court Tapp, who, will act as local chairman for that city, as well as state chair man.
 Winners in the various Heal au- ditions-one young man and one young woman-wili qualify for the state addition to be held this fall in New Haven. Winners of that contest represent Connecticut In the New England addition from which two finalists will be chosen for the national contest, which will be broadcast from New York in December. First place winners in that event will receive 5000 each from the Atwater Kent foundation of Philadelphia, which sponsors the contests. An additional $5000 will be shared by the runners-up in the finals.
 Mrs Tapp states that young vo-- calist are recognizing more and more the value of these additions in winning nationwide recognition for singers of talent. She hopes to put Connecticut among the list of states producing 8 finalist for this year. n51
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
, The Bidding

4uG D1uUAllk South the dealer opened the bidding with one heart, while West passed and North bid a spade. This is a one-over-one force. Remember that the one-over- one force differs from all other forcing bids in that, while it de- not promise game.
 East, when the hand was play ing, jumped to five clubs, as he was not vulnerable in an attempt to shut North and South out of the game.
 South had to pass but when it came to North he correctly req soned that his partner must have the ace and king of hearts and the king of diamonds to justify his bid; so North went to six spades. The Play
 East opened the king of clubs, followed with the queen, which was ruffed by North. A small heart was won in dummy with the jack and then the four of spades led. The declarer took the finesse, playing then ten spot. Then the ace of spades was played. East showed out, discarding a club.
 The declarers' next play was the ace of diamonds followed by the queen, which was overtaken in dummy with the king. A dia- mond was returned and ruffed The declarer's problem now is to reduce himself to the same num- Der of trumps as West.
 The queen of hearts was won in dummy with the king and another diamond ruffed.
 Declarer played the ten of hearts, winning in dummy with the ace. Declarer now holds the king and jack of trump; West holds the queen and nine of trump. When 8 heart is led from dummy West is forced to trump; the de- clarer over-trumps and wins the last trick with the king.
 You will notice that the de- clarer was forced to dispose of two of his trumps in order to cap ture Vests queen. This play is known as a double coup.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
photo.

Irving Hall Chase of Rose Hill has joined his family at their summer home in Narragansett, E. I.
 Mrs Alton Erwin of Willow street was hostess for a meeting of the Jolly Eight pinochle club Tues day afternoon. Her guests were Mrs Albert Lockhart, Mrs Alton Erwin, Mrs Edward Fisher, Mrs Robert Kiersted, Mrs Clarence Slater. Mrs William Baker, Mrs W. Smith and Mrs Janies Willard. The prize winners were Mrs Lock- hart, Mrs Kiersted; Mrs Baker, Mrs Erwin and Mrs Fisher.
 The Hampton Players opened their sixth season Wednesday night in Parrish Memorial hall in Southampton. L. l., with Goodbye Again." a comedy by Harry Selby and Allan Scott, presented for the first time on any stage. George E. Haight is one of the directors and Mrs Haight, the former Jus tine W. Chase, daughter of MT and Mrs Frederick S. Chase of Grove street, is prominent mem- Der of the cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08

Mir and Mrs Earl Cooley of East wood avenue were in charge of the card party given Tuesday evening at the Mad River grange. Those attending were Mir and Mrs Charles Penniman, Mir and Mrs Harry Kill bourn ST, Mir and Mrs Frank Well ton, Mir and Mrs George Patchett, Mrs Robert Clark. Ralph Rosa, Mrs Charles Tyrrell and Byron Loucks.
 Mir and Mrs John D. Mulville have returned from their wedding trip and are now residing in Nor folk. Mrs Mulville is the former Dorothy Hughes of Thompsonville.
 Mir and Mrs Walter Krantz en- tertained at dinner recently, the occasion being Mir Krantz' birth- day. Those present were MT and Mrs Zerah Beach and son, Guy of Wallingford; Charles Krantz, Mrs Ida Hull, Fran H. Trowbridge, Mir and Mrs Walter Krantz,. Miss Lo- raine krantz and Karl Krantz.
 Mrs Edna Wolff and Miss Alice Lorenson of Boyden street are spending some time at Bayview.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
IN LONDON FORCED
 TO APOLOGIZE
Lady Louis MOnntbatten, Prominent Here and Over There, Had Sued the Paper for Criminal Libel

London, July s-(UP)--The pro oDfietors of the sunday news paper "The People" have apolo- gixed to Lady Louis Mountbatten, prominent in British and American society, for an article alleging that she had been "exiled" abroad be- cause of her associations with a colored man. The apology was re- vealed when Lady Louis suit for libel was called today in Kings bench division before the lord chief justice. -
 Norman Birkett, attorney for the plaintiff, announced that the case had been settled out of courts that the defendants had paid the court costs, and that they had offered
 to pay "heavy damages" which Lady Louis refused. The article in "The People, on June 29th said Lady Louis had received hints to go into .'exile" from a quarter (which cannot be ignored"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
SAFETY FOR SWIMMERS

at night. 2. Don't overestimate your strength. Because you have been able to swim a certain distance sew eral times that day, that does not
 means that you will be able to do Il again.
 3. Never swim across lakes or
 rivers or from headland to island,
 etc, or in unknown or dangerous
 waters. unless accompanied by boat and a strong. level-headed
 companion trained in life-saving. 4. At the first opportunity learn
 how to rescue drowning persons
 without unduly endangering your
 own life and learn how to admin ister artificial respiration. 5. Do not attempt to swim to g
 drowning persons rescue in rough
 or deep water unless no other help
 is immediately at hand and you are lconfident you are capable of effect ing a rescue without sacrificing the
 drowning persons. as well as your own life.
 6. If possible before starting to a rescue. call to someone to get Q rope or a boat. If you are dressed,
 remove shoes. coat and trousers. z. Don't swim for at least two hours after eating. and never swim
 beyond your depth in very cold water.
 8. Never drink any cold beverage
 immediately before going swim- ming.
 Q, skyiarking in q boat is danger ous. Learn how to enter and leave boats and canoes and how to man. age them properly.
 10. Don't duck or "teage" your friends who arc not as good swlm- mers as yourself. This may create q panicky mind which in an einor. gency may result in death. ii. Tcach your friends who are poor swimmers Co so bathing in pairs (proferabiy with someone else who is . good swimmeF), to stay in shallow water, to beware 0f hidden holes and sudden drops lI the sea ahoiying, and Co beware Of heavy breakers and undertoNs. f3. Novor dive Co unkno4ns sisai. low or rocky walerD. Even in clear waters remember that "a deer dive Is a dnneefo1e dite,'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
PERSONAL:

The wedding of Mss Jean sar- gent, daughter of Mfr and Mrs John Sargent of Greenwich. to Richard Albin Buck of Hartford, took place yesterday afternoon at ( o. clock at St Bede's chapel in Rose- mary hall, Greenwich. Daniel Eng land, Jr. of Pittsfield was Mir Bucks best man and the ushers included Joseph Haii of Washing ton, Conn, Albert Bowe Miller of Toledo, Ohio, John Clark of Green wich. Hoyt Ammidon of Noroton, Kimberly Cheney of South Man. chester and T.. Spencer Hall of Harrisburg, Penn. Mir Buck and his bride sailed last evening on the New York for Europe where they will spend the sufnmer travelling In France and Italy. Upon their re- turn they will reside in Hartford. |. The bride attended Rosemary hall and Miss Porter's school. Mir Buck attended Hotchkiss school in Lake, vile and was graduated last month from Yale. He is a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity < ana the University club in New York.
 Mir and Mrs Oscar Brehm and their niece Miss LoviSe Klein schmidt of Peach Orchard road have left for a two weeks trip to Detroit and Chicago. They will visit Mir and Mrs Alfred Lueck in Chicago and in Detroit, they will be guests of Mrs Frederick Tie- mann. Edward Marlowe and Paul Kleinschmidt. z E9
 Mir and Mrs Layton Rose will hold steak and frankfurt roast at their cottage at Hitchcock lake tomorrow for the benefit of Ever green Court of the Order of Am- aranth. Members and friends desiring transportation are request ed to notify Mrs Benjamin F. Piatt. Boating and bathing will be en- joyed. ,s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
MILL DESTROYED

Rockland, Me, July 8.-(UP)-- The Hydrate Mill of the Rock land & Rockport Lime company was destroyed by fire here early today, with loss of approximately S4O,O00. Another mill building and the barge Rockland. which was tied up at the company wharf were damaged slightly.
 Twelve men were thrown out of employment, at least temporarily, as result of the blaze. The loss was partly covered by insurance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
uPHOLDS CONVICTION

New Haven, Conn, July S.-(UP) The court of common pleas has in the first "sweatshop" case of the state labor departments campaign for better Industrial conditions which was carried beyond city court.
 Katz. hat shop operator, was fined $7O on five charges of em- ploying women beyond the legal hours and failure to post the labor laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
BRIDGE
2y VIM E McxENNrv

BY VIM E. MCKINNEY
 Secretary, American Bridge League
 You never know where or when the next interesting hand will bob up. After an enjoyable swim at Miami Beach I noticed four some playing cards on the, beach. strolled over to watch and was shortly treated with the following double grand coupe. f~