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Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
SUPERVISORS TAKE STEP TO
DEFINE CHARTERS STATUS

uted equally among the county's
five road districts.
4. A letter to Governor Rolph
asking his cooperation in securing
a loan of $4,000 to the county
from the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation, to be paid back by de-
ductions from federal aid road
funds. s--9 r-z'
Jurisdiction Doubted
The formal demand upon the SUI
pervisors for immediate publication
of the charter was made by George
r. Buffers, one of the board of
freeholderS. The charter should
have been published November Is,
but through an error the printer
did not receive notice until the next
clay, so could not comply with The
law
Because of this error, and be-
cause of grave doubt" that the
supervisors have jurisdiction to
order publication after the date
set by law, the board this morn
ing adopted resolution refusing
to authorize immediate publica-
ton, and refusing to take any fur
ther steps leading to publication
Of the proposed charter or calling
q special election at which voters
may indicate their wishes.
The resolution set forth that the
sole reason for this action on the
part of the board is for the pur-
pose of determining if jurisdiction
still remains with the board
The resolution further pointed
out the expense of publication and
the additional expense of a special
election. The supervisors do not
desire to incur these expenses un-
less assured that the charter elec-
ton will be legal.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
COURT MOVES.
WITH SPEED

Two defendants had been con-
victed of the felony charges
against them today, two more were
awaiting trial and the trial OF
one was set over until next week
because of his sudden illness.
Edmund Lorona, charged with
burglary of a Brawley pool hall,
end T. c. Maley, charged with
non-support of minor children,
were the men convicted after su-
perior court trials. Earl D. Hart
shorn, charged with selling mort
gagged property, and Joe Houra-
ney, charged with a statutory Of
fense, are awaiting trial.
Because Fred Mackey became
suddenly ill after spending yester-
day in court, on trial for contrib
uting to the delinquency of min
or, his case was set over until
Monday.
Lorona and Mackey are the only
ones who demanded jury trials, the
others being content to. present
their cases to the court, sitting
without a jury.
Lorona was declared guilty by a
Jury late yesterday afternoon. He
entered a pool hall at Brawley, be-
longing to M. Cline. H. E. Nc
Combie was defending attorney,
while D. H. Wolford represented
the district attorneys office. He
will be sentenced Thursday.
When Mackey's illness became
known, Judge A. c. Finney dis
missed the jury, directing its men,
vers to report next Monday morn
ing. C. L. Brown is defense at
torney. District Attorney Elmer
w. Heald and R. I. French, dep
uty, are prosecuting.
Maley's case went before Judge
Vaughn N. Thompson this morn
ing without jury. The trial was
finished before noon, and Judge
Thompson found Maley guilty The
defendant, through Ray Johnson,
his attorney, applied for probation,
and was released on his own recog-
nizance to appear for a hearing in
two weeks.
Houraney was to go to trial be-
fore Judge A. C. Finney at 2
o'clock this afternoon, defended
by Kendall B. Perkins and prose-
cuted by Wolford. Hartshorn will
be tried tomorrow morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06

Refusing by resolution de-
mand for the immediate publica-
ton of the proposed county char
ter on the grounds that their jur-
isdiction is in doubt, members of
the board of supervisors this morn
ing took the step required of them
20 place the matter before the su-
preme court and to obtain an or
der authorizing the publication.
In addition to their action relat-
ing to the proposed charter, the
supervisors minutes showed sever
al other matters of primary i'm
portance to taxpayers of Imperial
county. They were:
l. A telegram to Governor Rolph
from the supervisors asking a 80
day moratorium on delinquent tax
penalties, SO that taxpayers may
meet their taxes within the next
80 days without being penalized.
2. A transfer of $4,000 from
unappropriated taxes to the de-
pleted general fund, in order that
the general fund once again may
may be taken out of the red.
8. A transfer through the high
way bond and interest and the
general road funds from the unap-
propriated taxes to the road dis
trict funds of $15,786 to be distrib-
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
EXPECT FROST
HERE SHORTLY

Frost is headed toward Imperial
Valley, according to Fred A.
Baughman, frost expert and valley
representative of the United States
weather bureau.
The cold area is moving south
eastward down the coast from
Eagle, Alaska, where temperatures
arc 40 degrees below zero, said
Baughman. The storm is under
the influence of an unusually in
tensive area of high pressure.
While Imperial Valley will not
experience anything approaching
the Alaska temperatures, the wea-
ther bureau representative said,
frost and colder weather may be
anticipated within the next few
days. The exact day of it's arrival
in this section cannot be comput-
ed at this time.
Ranchers and orchardists are
urged to pay particular heed to
Eaughman's frost warnings as
broadcast over the local radio sta
ton every night AS the storm
approaches, Baughman said, it is
imperative that growers prepare
FOR the first frost of the season.
No storm or rain are expected
to arrive with the frost but grad
ually cooling temperatures are an
ticipated.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
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MARCHERS CD
To CAPITOL
Police Relax Rules To Permit
Presentation OF Petitions To
Legislative Leaders.
BY HARRY FERGUSON

United Press stair correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-"Hun-
ger marchers" moved on the capi-
tol today under a flag of truce.
For the first time since the
marchers' arrival Sunday the po-
lice lines which have kept the 5000
men and women in state of siege
in the northeast section of the city
were relaxed. The parade was made
possible by compromise between
leaders of the marchers and Maj.
Ernest Brown, superintendent OF
police.
In return for the privilege of
marching on the capitol the lead
ers of the ragged band agreed to
disband tonight and start back
home.
The nine piece band in steel gray
uniforms sounded the Information
ale, the leader shouted Forward T.
and the advance began on the cap
;tol nearly two miles away.
Police tear gas squads marched
with the demonstrators. Almost five
hundred more police and deputized
firemen were at the capitol. Other
unusually heavy guards were thrown
around the White House and the
treasury department.
Five large motor lorries were on
hand to hurry officers to possible
scenes of trouble.
At 10:30 a. m. the parade moved
out with the hunger marchers"
four abreast. They were carrying
placards reading Unemployment
Insurance." Free the Scottsboro
Boys" and "On to the capitol"
For this supreme effort of their
invasion a woman took command.
Ann Burlak, her blonde hair fly
ing in the wind, led with IL girls
directly behind her.
Captains of the columns moved
up and down the line distributing
cough drops to clear the voices OF
the marchers for singing.
The marcher'S reached the edge
of the capitol grounds at 11:10 a.
m. and halted while a delegation
was detached to present their petit
ton to congress.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
STRENGTH IN
HAY MARKET I

Present hay market is in strong
position statistically according to
Scott B. Foulds, secretary
ger of the Imperial County Farm
Bureau, who states that there is
considerable less hay in Imperial
and Antelope valleys than was
shipped out last year in the period
from this date to March Is.
The consumer also has less hay
Oh hand than he had at the same
period, last month and on the
other side, he has as many dairy
COWS and more beef cattle than
he had last year.
In Imperial Valley there are
more cattle and sheep in the val
ley than last year. Due to the
late warm weather there is no feed
deficiency at present but the cold
weather may destroy chat amount
on hand.
Fall cuttings of hay have been
light and the heavy rain storm in
October did great damage to hay,
lessening the amount available
The second cutting which will be
ready for harvesting in the near
future will be light also according
to present indications.
Present market for U. S. No. /
is strong but the depressing influ-
ence, according to Foulds, is the
damaged hay being shipped
Foulds recommends that the worst
be kept in the valley until it is
needed later and that the good be
shipped now.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
FORCE USED
IN EVICTION

ELKHORN, Wis, Dec. 6. U.Pl =
A small army of deputy sheriffs
laying down barrage with ma
chine guns, rifles, shotguns and
tear gas bombs, fought a farmer
and his wife for 20 minutes today
before evicting them from their
farm home.
The farmer, Max Cichon, and
hs wife, armed themselves with a
rifle and shotgun, sent their two
children into the house and held
back dozens of attacking deputy
sheriffs until convinced they were
doomed to lose.
Cichon's farm was sold at fore
closure sale last August and he re-
fused to move.
Sheriff James Mason was Unable
to dictate surrender until three
skirmishes had been fought.
While his wife guarded against
a surprise attack. Cichon twice re-
fused to surrender.
Cichon finally agreed to submit
for fear That his children might be
endangered.
When the deputies surrounded
the house Mrs. Cichon armed her.
self with a shotgun. Sheriff Mason
called upon her to step aside.
She raised her shotgun ana fired
four times. Deputies answered with
machine guns.
While the machine guns poured
bullets at the roof. the couple stood
shoulder to shoulder inside, firing
in all directions.
When Cichon and his wife sur
rendered, deputies found their chill
dren, Virginia, 10, and Max, 5, in
side the home, unharmed. Cichon
was taken to the Walworth county
jail at Elkhorn. His wife and the
children were given shelter at the
county hospital
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
Bootiegger Must
SerUe Sentence

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6. U.Py-
James Ryan, described by police as
the "big shot" of San Diego boot
leggers, must serve his sentence OF
three years in federal prison and
pay fine of $4,000, Federal Judge
Hollyer has ruled.
Following his plea of guilty to
a charge of violating the national
prohibition laws, Ryan appealed
to the court for permission to
change his plea on the ground that
he had believed he was to receive
a light sentence.
Elmer Rhodes, a prohibition
agent, denied he had promised the
asserted bootleg leader that he
would recommend clemency.
Ryan's attorney, Wallace G. Da-
Wis, served oral notice that an ap-
peal would be taken to circuit
court
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
TRIO DIE IN
SORD|D CASE

TULARE, Calf, Dec. 6. (U.pp -
A young girl, her stepfather, and a
visitor to her home were dead of
knife wounds today as the climax
of what police were told was an
illicit love affair between the girl
and her stepfather.
The girl was Phyllis Castro, 10,
stabbed in the breast and back
when she attempted to protect An
aseto Rodriguez, 27, a visitor at her
Porterville home, from an attack
by her stepfather, Frank Gonzales,
SO, Tulare police learned.
Rodriguez was killed outright;
Gonzales died early this morning
from ssertedly self~inflicted
wounds in the throat and abdomen,
and Miss Castro died shortly after
ward.
County Detective John Lotto told
local authorities, they said, that
Miss Castro was engaged to marry
Elias Silva, 28, and that her STEP
father became angered when he
learned of it.
Lotto said Gonzales was arrested
two months ago and named by Miss
Castro as the father of her 4-year-
old son and -months-old baby.
He said she refused to prosecute
and charges of contributing to the
delinquency of a minor, filed
against him, we're dismissed.
Gonzales and Miss Castro were
brought to the county hospital here
from Porterville. Their bodies were
taken to Porterville for burial.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
CANAL OFFICE
WANTED HERE
Chamber Protests To Swing
Against Locating Headquar-
ters In Arizona.

Protesting for the people of FL
Centro and Imperial Valley against
the establishment of the head
quarters for the federal engineers
who will supervise the building of
the All-American canal, Robert
Hays, manager of the Ell Centro
Chamber of Commerce has writ
ten to Congressman Phil D. Swing,
bringing the matter to his atten-
ton and urging him to use his in
fluence to have these men located
in Imperial county rather than in
the state of Arizona.
This protest is the result of ar
ticles appearing in the Yuma news
papers which state that the gov
ernment engineers in charge OF
the All-American canal work will
move into offices in the new Yuma
federal building and are expected
TO maintain their headquarters in
the Arizona city for a period of 10
years.
In calling this matter to the at
tention of Congressman Swing,
Hays states, "As the money ad-
vanced for the construction of this
canal, and I assume also the en-
gineering and incidental expenses
must be repaid by the people of
Imperial Valley and California, it
seems that some means might be
found for establishing engineering
quarters in California, preferably
west of the sand hills, rather than
in the state of Arizona"
Directors of the Ell Centro cham
ber feel that it does not matter
/ where these engineers, or others
connected with the All-American
canal work are located, as long as
headquarters are in Imperial coun-
ty. Whether they choose Brawley,
CaleXico, Ell Centro or Holtville
or some spot on the desert be-
yond the irrigated area does not
matter, for then these engineers
and others connected with the
Work would become Imperial coun-
ty residents and money expended
would be benefitting the commun-
ity as whole, but they believe
that it is unfair and unnecessary
to make the headquarters for this
tremendous project which could do
so much for the upbuilding of I'm
I perial county and Southern Cali
fornia in the state of Arizona, when
the costs of construction will be
repaid with California money.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
CURTIS LOSES
HIS TEMPER
Vice-President Threatens To
Throw Hunger Marcher Out OF
His Office.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. U.PN
The hunger marchers" laid their
demands on the doorsteps of con-
gress today and incurred the wrath
of Vice President Curtis.
Angry words we're exchanged in
the Vice Presidents office after the
marchers had moved on the capi-
tol in peaceful, two mile parade.
Into the packed office of the
Vice President crowded a delega-
ton of the marchers headed by
William Reynolds, president OF the
unemployed councils. Police stood
guard around Curtis as Reynolds
began:
"These demands represent 49,
100000 unemployed workers and
their dependents Likewise the far
mers. We haven't much confidence
that you
Curtis rose from his chair, his
face flushed with anger. For one
tense moment there was silence
then Curtis said.
Look here now, no reflections
on me or I'll put you out of the
door in minute"
Reynolds paused a moment and
then continued: "or this body you
represent
He then stepped forward and
handed a petition to Curtis, de-
manding unemployment insurance
and $50 direct relief for every job
less person.
Another delegation, headed by
Herbert Benjamin and Ann Burlak,
blonde textile worker with a
torch singer voice, called at the
office of Speaker of of the House
Garner. He accepted similar pc
tition courteoously.
The main body of the hunger
marchers," some 5000 strong, wait
ed block away from the capitol
while the delegation was inside
calling upon Curtis and Garner.
The marchers sang and cheered.
Their band kept up a constant
blaring of the "Internationale" and
martial music.
The scene in Garner's office
was peaceful although Benjamin
tried to engage Garner in an ar
gument Garner quietly told him his
time was limited and called atten-
ton to his record on unemployment
relief.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
To
BE QU|zzED

Upon the bare possibility that
two F'ilipinoS who became embroil-
ed in shooting fray at San Ber-
nardino last night are members of
the trio which murdered one Hin
du and beat and robbed another
northeast of Calipatria November
10, county peace officers today dis
patched to the San Bernardino
sheriff'S office photographs of the
three and fingerprints of one.
The body of one Filipino lies in
o morgue at San Bernardino and
the other is in a hospital there, in
a serious condition. He is under ar
rest as result of the gun battle,
and pending an investigation to de-
termine if he was connected with
the murder and robbery in Imperial
Valley.
According to word received here
last night, the Filipino who still
lives admitted to officers he and
his companion left Imperial Valley
several days ago. No other infor-
nation was obtainable here. The
names of the Filipinos were not CIV
en-, except that one is known as
Tommy.
Patalion Rengor Prodencio Ron
daris and Gabino Manzino are the
Filipinos wanted here for the mur-
der of Bran Singh and the rob-
berry of Sham Singh, who was Sc
verely beaten on the head and
shot in the shoulder.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
NEW EFFORTS
FOR CHANGE
IN DRY LAW
Less Drastic Measures Intro
duced In House OF Repre-
sentatives And Senate.
SEEKING LOCALIZED BEER
Senator Tydings Adds Clause
To Include Wine AS Non-ln-
toxicating In Fact.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. U.Py =
Proposals for immediate change in
the prohibition amendment and for
modification of the Volstead act
were thrust before the senate and
house today as anti-prohibitionis
determinedly drove Tor early con-
gressional action on repeal and
beer.
The Democratic house leadership
sponsored a Volstead modification
measure introduced in the house
by Chairman Collier of the ways
and means committee, which will
begin immediate consideration of
the measure tomorrow.
The Glass resubmission Drohibi-
ton amendment was referred by
the senate to the judiciary commit
tee, in a move of 'repealists" for
early senate action.
Another prohibition development
in the senate was the proposal of
Senator Tydings, Dem, Md, for a
Volstead act amendment to legalize
Eight wines and beer" providing
they are mountaineering in fact"
"My bill seeks to enforce the
18th amendment 100 per cent" Ty-
dings said, but eliminates from the
present Volstead act the penal 60
vision for the manufacture, sale or
transportation of alcoholic liquors
which are not in reality 'intoxicat-
ing liquors."
Senator Blaine, Repn., Wis, in
troduced in the senate a prohibi
ton repeal resolution, Somewhat
along the lines of the Glass amend
ment, guaranteeing federal protec-
ton to states which would remain
dry.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
GUNMEN GET I
MAIL POUCH

CHICAGO, Dec. 6. (U.P)-Five
gunner in an automobile waylaid
two post office messengers today in
front of the main post office in
"The Loop" overpowered them and
escaped with two pouches of regis
tered mail, valued from $4,000 to
81 100000.
The mail was addressed to the
First National bank and the First
Union Trust company. Bank Off
GERS and postal clerks were check
ing ON its value several hours after
the robbery.
Edward Eagle Brown, vice pres
ident of the First National bank,
pointed out that no eastern mail,
such as might have high value,
was included. He said:
"Of the SO pieces OF mail that
we're stolen, as many as 60 might
have been addressed to our bank.
The value is difficult to estimate.
Previous Tuesday deliveries have
aggregated $25 900 to 81 100000. This
covers stocks, bonds and other Sc
curities."
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
Directors Attend
Coast Meeting

Imperial Irrigation district di-
rectors and officials are attending
a meeting of the bondholders as
sociation in Los Angeles today.
Data concerning district assess
ments, collections, water tolls, main
tenance charges. expenses, ETC.,
were taken by the local men to be
used at the meeting.
There was no board meeting at
headquarters today, tl>e regular
weekly meeting having been held
yestei day in order that directors
and officials might attend the bond
holders session today.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
DODGER CHIEF Ill

BROOKLYN, Dec. 6. U.P)t-Max
Carey, manager of the Brooklyn
Dodgers, rested in st. GATHERINGS
hospital today after having been
rushed there when it was feared
he had developed pneumonia.
Carey's condition was somewhat
improved" it was said today No
formal diagnosis had been made.
Carey had planned to leave last
night for Columbus where the
minor baseball leagues are meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
None Injured In
Ferryboat Crash

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6. W.P)-
A ferryboat crowded with commut-
ers from Eastbay points crashed in
to the side of a ship in a dense
fog today, doing extensive dam
age to the ship and wharf. No
injuries were reported in early ac-
counts of the accident.
A heavy fog swept over San
Francisco bay as thousands of COM
muters were travelling to San Fran
cisco from Oakland and Berkeley.
Hundreds were on the Southern
Pacific ferry klamath that crashed
into the ship while travelling at
slow speed.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
IRISH STARS ILL

ENROUTE TO LOS ANGELES,
Dec. 6. U.P)-Fiye Notre Dame
football players were confned to
their berths on orders of the team
physician today as the Notre Dame
squad speeded westward to meet
the University of Southern Cali
fornia Saturday at Los Angeles.
The players are Kurth, Deycre,
Banas, Milinkovich and Robinson,
all victims Of influenza.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
FIRST CARROTS LEAVE

First car of carrots was shipped
yesterday out of Calexico by E. B.
Hunter, according to B. A. Harri-
gan, agricultural commissioner.
Harrigan states that market for
carrots will probably go up as ship
ments decrease from other districts.
Lettuce shipments will probably
be made by the end of this week
according to present indications.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
WHAT, AGAIN?

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6. UP
Aimee Semple Mcpherson Hutton,
evangelist, is under care of two
physicians and a nurse for septic
poisoning, it was learned today
The poisoning developed after she
had undergone dental operations
last week. The evangelist chopped
to be back in her pulpit at An
gelus Temple by next Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
MRS. McADoO BETTER

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6. U.P)-
Mrs. William Gibbs McAdoo, wife
Of the Democratic senator-elect
from California and daughter of
President Wilson, was reported
recovering today from an Appendix
citiS operation. She underwent
the operation yesterday after re-
ceiving hospital treatment for two
weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-06
@NNlnLdL-oe
w esoyS:

BEVERLEY HILLS, Dec. S.
(SpeciaD Europe turned out a
movie called Congress Dan
ces" and it pleased everybody.
Today our congress met and
pleased nobody. Forty-six Dem
ocrats mostly lame ducks were
the villains in November the
country went overwhelmingly
wet. But SO Republicans and 46
Democrats figured that the
country didn't know what it
wanted. So that means an ex-
ira session of congress.
Regardless of what your
opinion is on this subject,
when you absolutely know that
it will eventually pass, then to
purposely hold it up and cost
the government all this money,
you are a lame duck" but not
in the leg.
Yours,
Nogales international., 1932-05-21

George S. Sanders, representing
the State Vocational Department,
was here yesterday from Phoenix
Nogales international., 1932-05-21
lightful affair.

lightful affair.
Following lundheon, the after
noon was spent in bridge. Lovely
decorations were used for the beau
tifully displayed bouquets.
Among those present were Mrs.
H. M. Clagett, Mrs. E. K. Cum
ming, Mrs. Otto Herold, Mrs. Phil
Herold, Mrs. M. Marsteller, Mrs.
Charles Smith, Mrs E. A. Titcomb
Mrs. w. E. Jackson, Mrs. w. c.
Vinegar, Mrs. James Brummette,
Mrs. E. G. Houle, Mrs. Robert S.
Knox, Mrs. L. G. Dill, Mrs. M. E.
Jones, Mrs. John Shaw, Mrs. A. L.
Gustetter, Mrs. Edward Mather, Mrs
Joseph Berk, Mrs. A. l.. Lewis, Mrs
Kulke, Mrs. James Harrison, Mrs
R. E. Powell, Mrs. Joseph Shelton
Mrs. Charles Wise, Mrs. De Leslie
Wooddell and Mrs. Mary George.
Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ed
ward Mather, Mrs. r. E. Powell
and Mrs. E. c. Houle.