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Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
STILL PICKING ON CONGRESS

| DECENT criticism of congress for its
~ inactivity appears to have been un-
warranted, in view of the DEVELOPMENTS
this week.
On Tuesday the senate settled down
TO do some real work. The 90 members
OF that august body rose up on their
hlnd legs and after giving a better eX-
nlpltlon OF clownlng than a circus could
nope to give, they fired their sergeant
alarms, who would have gone out of
office anyhow in little more than three
weeks.
His offense was that he had spoken
out OF turn about the senate though not
quite as harshly as some of its own hon
est members had done
Yesterday the senate and house dis
covered that Franklin D. Roosevelt had
been elected President of the United
States last November and John Nance
Garner Vice President. 1t isn't quite
fair to congress to say it discovered this
fact. The information was brought it
and then in turn it informed the country
All this was formal of course. but in
view of the backwardness shown by con-
gress in so many respects, one is tempted
to believe that it might possibly have
been news to some of the members
The official notification is in keeping
with tradition. 1t is relic of the coun-
try's early days when transportation
and communication were extremely diff
ficult.
Yet it seems to fit in perfectly with
the congressional atmosphere. Congress
clings to tradition, using every po-
litical device possible to block anything
that savors ef efficiency and progress.
If any think this statement is overdrawn
it might be pointed out that it took 10
years for the lame duck" amendment
to be approved by congress and less than
10 months to be ratified by 36 states.
This is only one of numerous instances
that might be cited.
The idea of a congress is sound, but
the founders intended it to be a legisla-
tive body. 1t has developed instead, in
to combination debating society and
political club. Dictators may not be de-
sirable in democracy, but if a dictator
could make congress get up and do some
thing, we would be in favor of one.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

is helpfulness."
For the last three months Sen
ator Harrison of Mississippi has
been answering about 800 letters
a day.
Senators Barkeley of Kentucky,
McKeIer of Tennessee and Robin
son of Arkansas send between 100
and $50 patronage letters each %
hours.
Senator Wagner Of New York
gets an average Of 500 letters day
asking jobs.
The job hunters want to be sec
retary of the treasury, capitol po-
licemen, or anything else that
brings federal check every two
weeks.
Prof. Raymond Moley, close ad-
visor of President-elect Roosevelt
wants to attend the latter's inaQg-
uration, but he isn't sure he'll be
able TO get in.
The professor was chatting with
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
SKATING SWAN

We'll, I guess thot spoilS oul
skating" said HisSer, the swan, as
he, with Uncle Wiggily and the
three duck children, hurried to tht
shore of the duck pond. leaving
the Bear floundering in the water
where the Bad Chap had broken
through a hole in the ice. II shall
never learn to skate now
"Oh, yes, you will" said Uncle
Wiggily.
"How?" asked the Swan. isn't
/ the ice all broken by that bad
Bear who came sliding along try
ing to catch you?"
"Hal Hal" laughed Uncle Wig
gily. Instead of catching me he is
going to catch cold, 1 think"
He surely will get the sniffle
snuffles if he stays much longer in
that freezing water quacked Alice
Wibblewobble.
I'D bakes be shiver to look a6
'im!" quacked Lulu, speaking in
this funny way as if she had a
cold in her head. What she mean
was 1T makes me shiver to lool
at him"
Then don't lookl" quacked Jim
mie, the duck. II guess that ol
Bear will be glad enough to run
home and get warm and not bother
US any more when we are skat-
ing
But how you skate, Jimmie,
when there is such a big hole in
the ice?" asked the Swan. Good
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

ness knows I am anxious enough
to learn how to skate and I don't
mind falling in the water though
it is cold at this time of year. But
you can't skate over a hole in the
iceP
1--WE can go on the other side of
the pond where there is no break,
quacked Lulu. often the ice breaks
on one side of the pond. and we
go to the other side where it is
safe. We can do that now"
Can we, Uncle Wiggily?" asked
the Swan.
"Oh, yes" answered the Rabbit
gentleman. "We1l all go over to
the other side where the ice is
hard and safe. There goes the old
Bear," he added. For by this time
the Bad Chap had managed to
scramble out on top of the ice,
by sticking his claws in the edges
Of the broken hole.
Then, slishing and sloshing, with
water dropping off his fur, the
Bear shuffled back to his den, grill
ling and growing to himself and
casting mean looks at Uncle Wig
gily.
"Hurrayw quacked Jimmie, the
duck. Now everything is going to
be fine and dandy"
But Uncle Wiggily looks sad,
spoke Alice.
"Why?" quacked Lulu.
Its about my gold ring which
my wife gave me for Christmas,
said the Rabbit gentleman. "It
must have dropped down through
the hole in the ice when I was
fastening on Hisser's skates"
"Oh, I'm so sorry! 1t was all my
fault" spoke the big Swan Bird
"But I'll get your gold ring back
for you. Uncle Wiggily."
"Iow?" asked the Rabbit gentle
man.
"I'n stand on the edge of the
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
DeSerter
Arrested Here

C. w. Smith. 38, is held at the
county Jail today pending receipt
of word from army authorities as
to whether he is wanted as a de-
serter from the First Cavalry, Fort
Maria, Texas.
Smith was arrested yesterday af-
ternoon by j. @. Mcdonald, state
traffic officer, and lodged in the
county Jail. He told authorities
he is a deserter from the command
Of Colonel William Austin, cavalry
officer.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

The first of the new Ford va
cylinder, 112-inch wheelbase motor
cars will be displayed here Satur-
day, February II, in the shoWrooms
of Edgar Bros. Co., Ford dealers, at
385 Main St., El Centro, it was an
nounced today. The shoWrooms
will be opened at Z a. m.
Because of the unusual public in
tereSt in the new Ford cars crowds
are expected to attend. The show
rooms have been decorated for the
occasion. Attendants will be on
hand to explain the many import
ant features of the new cars.
The new V-8 is the largest and
most powerful Ford ever built. 1t
has new and distinctively modern
lines, a most attractive front end
longer wheelbase, larger and room
ier bodies, faster acceleration, in
creased power and speed and is
exceptionally economical in opera
ton. With its 75-horsepoWer, V-8
engine, the new Ford is capable Of
sustained speed of 80 miles an
hour.
The styling of the IA body types
expresses the new mode in motor
car building. The modern note is
found in the Sloping Wee radiator
grill, the skirted tenders, neWly-de-
signed headlampS, cowl lamps an1
Jumpers, the curve of the hoodside
ventilators, the 20-degree slant of
the windshield, the curved roof
header, the reverse curve of the
lear quarter and the backward
sweep of the apron masking the
gasoline tank.
Bodies Larger
The new all-steel bodies are ma
terially wider, almost a foot longer
and consequently much roomier.
The attractive instrument panel is
directly in front of the driver,
with large package compartment
at the right side of the instru-
ment board. Front seats in closed
cars are fully adjustable. Inter
ior fittings are luxurious. Options
in upholstery and a wide choice of
NodJ CoiOio dlC dFdlldUlt.
The improved VS. engine is fit
ted with all-aluminum cylinder
heads, one of the most noteworthy
forward steps in motor design in
many years. Because aluminium
diSSipateS heat more rapidly, the
use of the aluminium cylinder heads
permits higher compression pres
sure and results in increased speed,
power and Smoothness, faster ac-
celeration and added fuel economy.
Smooth engine performance results
also from the basic 8-cylinder de-
sign and the 3-point rubber mount
ing. Cylinder blocks are set at a
S0-degree angle. The crankshaft is
fully counterbalanced and tn G
crank throws are at 80 degrees
Opposing pistons and connecting
rods are even in weight. All of
these features combine to place all
moving parts in natural balance,
resulting in exceptional smoothness
of operation. The engine is fitted
with down-draft carburetor, air.
intake Silencer and a diaphragm
type fuel pump.
New Features Provided
Features of the 112-inch wheel
base chassis include an extremely
rigid double-channel, double drop
X-type frame, torque tube drive, a
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

a lot of you after March A." said
one of the scribes.
Yes, I'd like to get down for the
inauguration, anyway" replied
Frof. Moley.
Then be sure and let us know
before you come-Well try to get
a ticket for you"
That's fine, thinks said the
professor. i've been having trou-
BILE already, trying to get one
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
Court Considering
Suit For Damages

Judge Roy D. McPherrin today
had under submission the suit of
Fred Gould against Inez Sigman
for $500 damages because Of in
juries suffered when Gould was
knocked from his motorcycle on
Main street here January II, 1882,
by an automobile driven by the
woman.
After a two-day trial without a
jury, the case was submitted TO
Judge McPherrin at $50 yester-
day afternoon. A decision is ex-
pected soon.
D. S. Ault appeared as attorney
for Gould during the trial, while
the defendant was represented by
Irving E. Read and Ross T. Hick-
cox.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
Editorial Page
and
Features
MAYBE WE'D BE FISHES

DESTINY, or fate or Divine Providence
are responsible for the fact that what
is now Imperial Valley, a community of
10000 persons, with modern cities and
nationally known agricultural reputa-
tion, is not the bottom of a large inland
sea.
The thought is prompted by an item
in the go years ago" column of the San
Diego Union, which is of interest to all
valley residents.
1t tells of memorial being circulat-
ed throughout Southern California for
presentation to congress, asking that
body to take such steps as may lead to
the conversion of the Colorado desert
into an inland sea by turning into it the
waters of the Colorado river.
The suggestion had been made some
months earlier by writer for the Over
land Monthly. The idea was held not
only feasible but highly desirable as it
would have important beneficial eli
matte changes" on this section of the
country.
How much better was the ultimate
plan of making the desert productive
instead of inundating it, modesty for
bids residents of the valley from stat
ing.
Over 20 years elapsed from the time
the inundation plan was suggested until
lockwood decided that the Colorado
desert could be cultivated. Another de-
cade had gone before an actual start was
made.
Little over three decades have passed
and the soundness Of Rockwood's plan
has been amply demonstrated to the
world.
If any of those who signed the men,
orial are alive today there is no doubt
they would agree that the development
plan was the better of the two.
OF course if one were to discuss the
matter with some of the taxpayers just
now, they might-but as we'll known
comedian says, 'why bring that up :?
There's job for some Yankee flyer
to get back the long distance flight rec
ord the British made yesterday.
We shouldn't criticize the British for
falling Mrs Gandhi. Look what we did
to the senate sergeant-at-arms.
"Quake Shakes German Center reads
a headline. Probably Hitler struggling
with a new idea.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

Published every evening Except Sunday by the
Imperial Valley Press, Inc, 625 State street, El
centro, California w. c. Costello business man.
ager. Telephone &C. business office; 700, editorial
department Full leased wire United Press Asso-
Citations.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
TEN YEARS AGO
Eahruarv q 1909

The Press today contains a legal
advertisement setting water rates
for Ell Centro. The ordinance takes
into account the necessity of keep
ing the water department on a
paying basis.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
3O-YEAR OLD HORSE KILLED

MOUND CITY, Kan. W.P) - A
30-year-old horse on the j. o.
Morse farm near here, was killed
when it stumbled, fell on its head,
and broke its neck.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This
Date In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
February 8, 1913

Work on the San Diego ana AT
iona railroad still is uncertain.
Engineers report that the right of
way obtained from the govern
ment requires construction of at
least five miles of road year in
the United States and the right of
way obtained from Mexico also re-
quires certain construction.
1t is a matter of vast Importance
70 all Southern California how rap
idly this valley can take on colon
ization. Apparently the whole
state has made up its mind that
Imperial Valley is the place for
new ventures in home making.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

unique demonstration.
Former service men, who saw
service overseas, will participate
as the Armies
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

Members of the new state high
way commission will visit the val
ley south. They will traverse the
Yuma and Mecca roads while in
Specting this section.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

Mr. Farley is to be postmaster general,
chairman of the New York Democratic
state committee and chairman of the ma
tional Democratic committee. Just like
Mussolini, that boy.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

We shouldn't criticize the British for
jailing Mrs. Gandhi. Look what we old
to the senate sergeant-at-arms.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

There's a job for some Yankee flyer
to get back the long distance flight rec
ord the British made yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

SUBSCRIPTION RATES-Delivered by carrier,
per month, 55 cents; by mail, SO cents per month
In advance. Entered at Ell Centro, California, post
office as second-class matter Member California
Newspaper Publishers Association. NJ c. Mogen-
son, national advertising representatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

The farm bureau plans to dry
up the plunge at Eoltville and
place 600 chairs on the concrete
floor for the annual agricultural
assembly.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

New rulings by the federal farm
loan board will prevent any addi-
tional loans being made on large
irrigated areas. This will include
Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09

"Quake Shakes German Center READS
a headline. Probably Hitler struggling
with a new idea.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
New Features Provided

Features OF the 112-inch wheel
ease chassis include an extremely
rigid double-channel, double drop
x-type frame, torque tube drive. a
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-09
Don't Quote Me-
, BY United Press sO~-o'

ne is helpfulness. "
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
18th Day of February,
1893

at 10 o'clock a. m at the door Of the
Court House in London, Madison Coun-
ty, Ohio. the following real estate. SIT
uated in the county of Madison. IN the
state of Ohio and in the township OF
Pleasant, and bounded and described
as follows;
Beginning at a stone in the O'Possum
Road, corner to G. w. Wilson in the
west line of samuel Gilliland:, thence
with line of said Wilson North So de-
grees SO minutes West 70 rods, . links
to a stake; thence North 3 degrees.
East 25 rods II links TO stake, cor
ner to John Oglesbee's 2U-acre tract;
thence with the South line of the 20
acre tract South ST degrees East ~
poles, 10 links to a stake in said road,
corner to said Oglesbee and also IN the
West line of said Gilliland: thence with
the said Gilliland's line and said road
South degrees IS minutes West 70
rods to the beginning. containing
twelve and three-fourths acres 112A
Of land and being a part of 4. Wood
sons Survey No. $500.
Said premises are appraised at s5I3.-
RS and must be sold for not less than
two-thirds of said appraised value.
TERMS OF SALE. CASH
Administrators of the estate Of Albert
L. Williams, deceased.
o. NJ TOOTLE Attorney.
London, Ohio. January 27, 1888.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
BOOkWALTE

Bookwalter Feb 9,-Jay Evans re.
turned home Saturday after an ex-
tended visit with his aunt, Mrs. c. L.
Maxwell of near Urbana.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Griffith were
shopping in Washington C. H. Sat
urday.
Edwin Coil has returned home aft
er an extended visit with his grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Coil
in South Solon.
S. G.. Coil was transacting business
in Cincinnati Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Coe has been on the
sick list the past two weeks.
frankie Coe met with serious acci-
dent last Tuesday while playing with
other pupils at school, which result
ed in a badly fractured elbow.
Elmer Gordon and family have
moved from the Jackson farm east
of town to the Peterson property on
S. Main st.
Oui iOSdl 3 e1lll uCdlCiS elAS 4I'
ceiving quite quantity of ear corn
at the present.
Paul Horner Of Jeffersonvile was
transacting business here, Saturday.
G. E. Zimmerman suffered seri-
Gus accident last week while attempt
ing to load a saw log on wagon
which resulted in a badly fractured
foot and limb. Mr.. Zimmerman was
taken to the Grant hospital in Co
lumbus, and is reported to be in q
very serious condition.
Quite large number from this
vicinity attended the dance in the
junior hall at Jeffersonville Friday
evening. Another record crowd was
present; also another very fine dance
Cleon Coe was transacting business
at the county seat Saturday.
1t has been reported that the
schools here will close before the
terms is completed because of lack Of
funds with which to operate.
Max Allen was a Washington c. H
visitor Saturday.
Alva Veach and family were Sun
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Alltop.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
LEGAL NOTICE

Glenn b. Powell, whose residence is
unknown, and Rodney Cary, whose res
idence Is $40 Atchison Avenue, Trini-
dad, Colorado. will take notice that on
the 9th day of December, 1882, The CO.
lumbus Mutual Life Insurance Company
filed its petition in the Common Pleas
Court of Madison County, Ohio, in Case
No 1914 against the above named de-
PENDANTS and others praying for the
foreclosure Of q mortgage made by
Glenn B. Powell and others to plaintiff
on the following described real estate:
Situated in the Township of Darby.
County Of Madison, State Of Ohio:
trict, Darby Township. Madison Coun-
ty,, Ohio, and bounded and described as
follows:
BEGINNING at a cement post in the
Schlabach deceased, and the northwest
corner of Andrew Cary. thence with
land North ! degree is minutes East
1883 chains to a stone; thence North. 50
degrees 43 minutes West 8.21 chains
to stake in the west line of tract
of % acres and 149 poles which We're
conveyed by Emma Boyd to Ann u.
Boyd in exchange for. like amount;
thence with said line North ! degree l5
minutes East 500 chains to post in
the south line Of lands Of Thomas
Brannon; thence with said line and the
south line Of Paul Moder's land, South
n degrees 7 minutes East 21.22 chains
10 a bur oak: thence with another Of
Moder's lines North 7S degrees % min
utes East 15.41 chains to a bur oak:
thence with another of his lines, South
SS degrees So minutes East 40 chains
TO a stone at low water mark line on
the west side of Big Darby Creek. pass
ing an iron pin in the center of the
lower pike at 5.17 chains; thence down
said creek with its meanderings at low
water mark line to the lands of l.. q.
Huff. deceased; thence with said line.
South SO degrees 8 minutes West 4.26
chains to a stone in the center of the
Lower pike, passing locust at 26
links and q stone at 81 links; thence
with said pike. North 30 degrees l min
ute West 81 links to a stone in the cen
ter OF said pike, being. the northeast
corner TO the land Of Isaac and Ada
Leonard. deceased; thence with their
north line South 76 degrees minutes
West 12.g7 chains to a stone: south
cast corner Of lands of Andrew Cary;
thence with two consecutive lines of
said Cary's land North twenty-one de
grees twenty-eight minutes West
North 81 degrees SO minutes West 1886
chains to the place of beginning, con-
tanning S4.a5 acres, more or less, being
a part OF Virginia Military Surveys
Nos 5125 and 1905.
Given to secure debt on which a
from the 9Th day of May. 1892. and SO
per annum, payable semi-annually.
balance of $2.7T5.00 with interest at G 6
interest on SS3.25 from the 5th day of
November. 1882. is due
Said defendants are required TO an
swer on or before the Sth day Of Feb
THE COLUMBUS MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE. COMPANY,
BY LEWIS STOUT
cRABRE. JOHNSON. cRABBE AND
WILLIAMS. Its Attorneys
! London, Ohio. December q. 1892.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
BOY SCOUT NEWS
Troop 102

IIUOP lUL
Twenty-three scouts and leaders
were present at the regular meeting
on Monday night of this week. An
active and instructive program was
enjoyed throughout the meeting.
The weekly programs for the month
of February are being planned and
carried out by program committee
composed Of scouts themselves.
The scouts are preparing to attend
church in a body Sunday, Feb. II.
A special service in which the troop
will take part is being planned and
Rev. Wilkins, one of the troop COM
mitteemen, has prepared an appro-
pirate sermon. All scouts of this
troop are requested to meet at the
church at 10:30 and those having uni
| forms are requested to wear them
| All scouts of other troops and other
| churches are cordially invited to at
tend. Let US not forget the Scout
law, "A Scout is Reverent. Sc
plan to attend this service.
/ Some of the leadership assign
ments for the month of February are
as follows: Drillmaster, Cass Speas-
maker; recreational and game master
Matte Rea; program committee, M
/ Lohr, j. Shaw and ]. Sherman.
The scouts of this troop have bees
working hard on Roundup quotas
and many tests are being planned.
Troop Committeeman Donald Re-
and the Scoutmaster are planning t,
take the six weeks specialization
course in Swimming and WateI
Safety" at Columbus, given by th'
council.
Scoutmaster's Note - Troop com
mitteemen will bear in mind thei
regular meeting with the scoutmas
ter the last week of this month. Tn
exact date of this meeting will b
announced later-R. E. Mccormack
1, Scoutmaster.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
CATAWBA

Mrs. A. NJ. Delay has been the guest
for week Of her son, Clyde Delay, Of
Mt. Sterling.
The Open Circle Bible class of the
Methodist Episcopal church was enter
tanned Saturday evening at the home
cf Mrs. w. G. Stephens. Mrs. Joe Lay
cock was devotional leader. Mrs. Geo,
Anderson ST., arranged a Bible con-
tast Mrs. Cora McConkey and Mrs
Welthia Hales were guests. A dainty
lunch was served by the hostess as
sisted by Miss Helen Stephens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Arnold enter
tanned informally Tuesday evening at
their home. Progressive rook was the
diversion of the evening. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Mahar, Mr.
and Mrs. Omer Hardman, M. anc
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
DIES AT GROVE CITY

Mrs. Henrietta Willing aged 90, for
many years a resident Of Grove City,
died Tuesday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Howard Gladman, of
Grove City. She was native of Ger
many.
She was a widow. Surviving, also,
are three sons, Charles Ballard, Of
Westerville; Louis Willing, Columbus,
and Albert Willing, Grove City; an
other daughter, Mrs. Lena Ziner, of
Grove City; 23 grandchildren, 30 great
grandchildren and five great great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the
Grove City residence at 2:30 p. m, on
Thursday. Burial in Grove City ceme-
terry.