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Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
Boettcher Kidnap
Suspect ConfeSSeS

DENVER. Colo. March 8. U.P)-
A confession of his participation
in the kidnapping of Charles Boet-
tcher II, was attributed to Carl
Pearce, SO, Denver insurance man,
by Detective o. A. Carter who
questioned him today.
DENVER, March 8. U.P) = The
federal grand jury was summoned
today to consider indictments
against the alleged kidnapers of
Charles Boettcher, II, Denver mil
lionaire, as search was intensified
throughout the western United
States and Canada for Verne San
key and Gordon Elkhorn.
Sankey and Elkhorn, believed in
flight with most of the 100000 ran
som which was collected for release
of Boettcher, were charged with his
abduction in informations which
also. named two men and two. wom-
en- as accessories. Federal indict-
ments, it was explained by United
States District Attorney Ralph
Carr, will put every law enforcer OF
the country into the search.
The jury will meet Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08

Polly Leach. Time was 40 As sec
onds.
Rain God won the second race
in 102 minutes over five-eighths
Of mile distance, closing up to
take the lead soon after a fast stlrt
and keeping the lead until the fN-
ish, followed by Ligero in seconS
place and Shasta Bronze in third.
Maghary's race was the third.
Women JOckies Perform
Shields Valley took the fast
fourth race in 40 seconds over half
a mile, with Bessie Lou second
and Suitus third. Honors in the
fifth race went to Square Jack, al
ready once winner during the day,
in 1.04 over five-eights of a mile.
Clark was second and Rare Chance
was third.
The closing event of the day saw
women jockies up, as did the first
race. Zetta won in SO thrill-packed
seconds from Bunny Hug, follow
ing a close second. Fair Venita
was 'hird This was three -eights
mile race.
The afternoon grand stand pro-
gram at the fair was devoted ex-
clusively to horse racing, as it will
be through Saturday. Patrons of
the grand stand tonight will be en-
tertained by the international con-
gress of daredevils.
Exhibits at the fair continued to
draw moderate crowds in the after
noon and large evening crowds. It
was farmers day at the fair today,
combined with Dairy Day and a
program this evening sponsored by
the farm bureau, extension service
and All clubs, representing recre-
ational work in rural farm centers.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
INCOME TAXES
AFFECT MANY
BY DAVID BURNET
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Written For The United Press

WASHINGTON March 8. = Mil
lions of individuals will be required
to file income tax returns under
the revenue act of 1882 who were
not required to file returns under
the prior revenue act.
Every unmarried or single person
whose net income for 1882 was
$1,000 or over, or whose gross in
come for 1882 was $4,000 or over
Cregardless Of net income) must file
an income tax return. Classifica-
tion as a single person is applica-
BILE to widoWers, widows, divorces
and married persons separated
from husband or wife.
If husband anu wife living to-
gether had an aggregate net in
come for 1892 of $2500 or over, or
an aggregate gross income of $4,000
or over, each must make a return,
or the income of both must be in
cluded in O single joint return.
Under the law returns must be
filed en- or before March Is, 1888,
with the collector Of internal rev.
enue for the district in which the
taxpayer has his legal residence or
principal place Of business. At the
time of filing, at least cne-fourth
of the tax must be paid The tax
payer may, if he desires, pay in
full at the time of filing.
Severe penalties are imposed by
the revenue act of 1882 for failure
to file a return or pay the tax
within the prescribed time. Where
such failure to file a return on time
is not due to a reasonable cause,
a penalty Of 25 per cent of the
amount Of the tax is imposed.
In addition, more severe penal
ties are provided for wilful failure
to file a return on time and for
wilfully making a false or fraudu-
lent return.
If taxpayer is in doubt as to
whether he should file an income
tax return, he should consult the
collector or deputy collector located
in his district.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
Victims OF Fair
Accident Better

Three persons injured in racing
car crashes at the Imperial county
fair grounds Sunday were recover
ing today from injuries of various
degrees. according to attendants at
local hospital,
Otto Wolfer, driver, who was
most seriously injured, is doing as
well as may be expected, attend
ants declared He suffered a bro
ken back and a fractured skull, be-
sides possible internal injuries,
when he was thrown 35 yards into
the judges stand after his ma
chine struck the inside railing of
the track.
Randall Conner, is, who was sit
ting on the railing where Wolfer's
car hit, is recovering slowly. He suf-
fered a broken leg and a severe
cash on one ankle. Numerous race
drivers have visited the boy since
he was confined to the hospital
Harris Insinger, second injured
driver is the least seriously injured
and is doing "splendioly," hospital
attaches said.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
Dorothy EElis,gson
Attempts Suicide

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9. (UR)
Life lost its meaning today for
Dorothy Ellingson who at 16 killed
her mother because she wanted ito
go dancing.
For that killing she served six
years in San Quentin Released
a year ago, she fell into the hands
of the law few days ago, accused
of grand theft. Yesterday, she
tried to kill herself by inhaling gas.
Il want to die" the 24-year-old
girl sobbed after hospital attend
ants assured her she would recover
Il have nothing to live for. l
don't belong"
But out of earshot, prosecutors
said they would attempt to return
her to San Quentin She is ac-
cused of stealing jewelry and
clothes from a former roommate
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
OF
JUDGE RAISED
IN CANAL CASE

Because of a question ss to the
qualifications of Judge Emmett H.
Wilson. Los Angeles, to hear the
All-American canal contract vali-
dation suit, the case was continued
yesterday afternoon until Wednes-
day of next week, when a judge
will ne brought from northern Cal
ifornia to pass on Judge Wilson'S
qualifications.
Should Judge Wilson be found
competent to hear the suit, the de-
murrerS and other legal questions
will be heard March 16, and trial
of the matter will proceed.
Arvin B. Shaw Jr.. attorney for
the Coachella Valley County Wat
er district, which opposes yalida-
ton Of the contract. raised the
question of judge Wilson's quail
fications. M. w Conkling is at
torney for Charles Malan, who all
SC opposes the contract, and the
Imperial Irrigation District, seek
ing validation. is represented by
Charles L. Childers ard d. B. Rob-
erts.
1t was argued that Judge Wilson
is owner of property under the
Metropolitan Water District, and
in that capacity may be disquali-
fled to hear the sulU to validate the
| All-American canal contract. Should
a northern judge declare Judge
Wilson disqualified, some jurist
from northern California probably
will hear the action. In the event
Judge Wilson is not disqualified, he
will continue to hear the case.
The Coachella Valley County
Water district and Charles Malar
oppose validation of the contract
on the grounds it is illegal ar
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
Army Enca,nped
AZ City Park

Officers of the 63rd coast artil-
lery anti-aircraft regiment were
guests today at a luncheon given
by the El Centro Chamber of Com
merce, while men were preparing
for band concert from Ais to 5
o'clock this afternoon, to be follow
ed by retreat.
The army unit arrived in Ell Cen
tro late last night, and today was
encamped for a three day period.
Officers and officials of the cham
ber of commerce were arranging
today for band concerts and a
search light exhibition tomorrow
night, and possibly Friday night
No definite plans were an
nounced regarding the proposed
concert and exhibition. The regi-
ment this morning went through
tatical drill. Many Ell Centrans
were expected to be on hand this
evening to witness the. retreat cere-
mony.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08

the music school at the University
of Southern California.
Mrs. Ethel Pellier reported two
men, young Italian and a rough
ly dressed American, called at her
home last night and informed her
in sympathetic tones that her sis
ter had been injured an dthey had
been sent to take her to the bed
eide. Mrs. Pellier became suspicious
and telephoned her sister, to find
that she had not been hurt.
Before she could telephone po-
lice, she said, the men became
frightened and ran to an automo-
bile and drove away.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
Japanese Plane
Bomb Chinese

CHIHFENG, Jehol, March s UP
Nineteen japanese were killed
and So wounded today in scatter
ed fighting as the victorious Jap
anese armies continued their cam
paign of forcing the Chinese armies
to drop behind the Great Wall.
japanese aircraft bombed Chi
nese forces on both sides of the
wall, along a front stretching from
ShanhaikWan on the seacoast to
KupkoW in the interior.
Severe Chinese casualties were
reported
Continued intense cold is inflict-
ing great suffering on both armies.
One hundred Japanese soldiers here
are in a serious condition from
frost bite.
PEIPING, March 8. U.P)--Jap-
anese bombed Chinese troops on
the Peiping highway inside the
Great Wall Is miles south OF the
Kupeikou Pass, an official COM
munique said today There were
no casualties.
Reports that Tang Yu-Lin, gov
ernor of Jehol, had been executed
were not confirmed here, although
edicts providing punishment for
him have been issued.
Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang has
resigned as acting chairman of the
military council.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
Dollar RecoUers
On Paris Market

PARIS, March s. U.H = The
American dollar staged a sharp re-
covery in unofficial transactions
here today when traders were ap-
prised of the Woodin statement trat
scrip plaus had been abandoned
Previous sellers of the dollar
rushed to cover and prices moved
up quickly. Earlier in The day the
dollar was traded between 96h and
e7h cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08

violates water rights of property
owners in both the Coachella dis
trict and the Imperial Irrigation
District, as well as failing to con-
form to the United States reclaim
alton act.
Another contention of the op-
position is that the election to ap-
prove the contract was illegal In
that a proper estimate of the cost
of the project was not set before
the voters.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08

alton, Woodcock said. He expects
to effect this reduction after July
l. Woodcock said that the bureau
under restrictions of the reduced
appropriations, would be forced to
confine its activities almC;- entire
ly to manufacturers and transpor-
ters of liquor.
ut is probably good thing In
the long rum" he commented, "be
cause it would tend to focus atten-
ton upon the responsibility of To-
cal authorities upon speakeasies
and similar violations, and make
our work more effective by fixing
more definite objective
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
DISTRICT OFFICIALS LEAVE

Three representatives of the I'M
perial irrigation district left tb's
morning for Sacramento to attend
meeting of the California Trriga-
ton districts association.
Those making the trip were Mark
Rose, director, Charles L. Childers
chief counsel, and F. H. McIver,
secretary treasurer.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
Woman illustrates
KidnaperS' Plot

LOS ANGELES, March g. U.P)-
Police today began an investigation
into a possible kidnapping plot sim
liar to that which resulted in the
abduction month ago OF Mrs
Mary Skeele, wife of the dean OF
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
Banks At Mexicali
Will Remain Open

In special edition published last
night, MeXicali paper denied
flatly current rumors that Mexi-
cali banks had closed or would
close. stressing the sound financial
condition of the banking institu-
tions below the border.
The rumor TO which the paper
took exception had gained currency
in Imperial Valley today, but an in
quiry revealed that MeXicali banks
are open for business as usual.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08

Carl Spurlock, agricultural COM
missioner of Glenn county, suffered
relapse from a recent operation
and is in a critical condition.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-08
HORSE RACING
FOR THURSDAY

Following is list of horse races
scheduled for tomorrow at the I'M
perial County Fair:
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20
AT THE HOTELS

VAN GILDER-H. P. Sullivan Otto Vim. GeiSt, Roland Snodgrass, Harry Knudeson, B. c. Elmes.
 SEWARD-Mrs. Donald Thore Axel Orlben, Frank L. Knight.
 OVERLAND-Jake Rosner, Mrs E. E. Simpson, Otto Glotz, Bill Boyd, Ed Overlook, G. Tenill.
 GILLILAND-John. Makwiz, R. Kern, N. Cox.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20
MUCH IMPROVED

With his right hand much inn proved and extolling the healing qualities and excellent care of God dard Hot Springs, c. w. Olsen, we'll known Sourdough of Seward and the Westward, returned from Sitka on the SS. Yukon. MT. Olson has been at the health resort since last September.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

That successfully groomed, smart looking coiffure you have long wanted can be obtained for $7.50 from PEARL HENRY. Her QUART permanents give the fastidi0us ap- pearance necessary to perfect ensemble. Call ADAMS 89 for an appointment; any kind of beauty work done which you desire.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Miss Sterner, Chatanika school teacher, was one of the many school teachers to arrive in the city yesterday from the Interior, bound for the States.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Roland Snodgrass, instructor in agriculture, Alaska College, will go to St. Lawrence Island this year with Otto w. Giest, to assist the scientist in his investigations. MT. Snodgrass arrived Friday with MT. Giest.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Professor Franklin, member of the Alaska College faculty, left for the States on the SS Yukon where he will work for his mast CTS decree in accounting, during the present vacation period.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20
HERE FOR VISIT

Mrs. E. E. Simpson, we'll known resident of Quartz Creek where she has a fine homestead, arrived in Seward Friday. Mrs. Simpson accompanied Otto Glotz up the lake, landing at LaWing.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20
RETAINED TITLE

LONDON, May 1D. Larry Gains, Canadian negro, retained the heavyweight boxing championship of the British Empire, by winning a Is round decision over George Cook of Australia. Gains weighed 202 pounds and Cook l39 1-2.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

The popular Jacob brothers who have been wintering in Seward, were among the men leaving today for Moose Pass, enroute to their rich placer ground on Lynx Creek.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

The SS Starr is due to arrive from Seattle Monday and leave on that day on it's first voyage of the season to Bristol Bay and in termediate ports. The one-way to Bristol Bay for fisherman is $50.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Dr. Romig, chief surgeon and physician in charge of the gov ernment hospital at Anchorage, a local visitor since Wednesday, left today for the Railroad City.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Harry Knudeson, we'll known resident of Demarcation Point, on the dividing line or border of the great Yukon Territory, Arctic Ocean, and Alaska, arrived in the city Friday from the Interior.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Hilja Rennicke, Alaska College coed, was among the students to arrive in Seward last evening en- route home; Miss Rennicke lives at Douglas.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Judge Cecil Clegg and his court retinue left today for Anchorage where a term of court convense Monday.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Dan McMillan and partner, King Oscar, boarded today's train for Nose Pass enroute to their fine home at Mile IA.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Bob Waskey, young mining eng ineer who recently spent month at Nuka Bay, left today for Fair banks, enroute to Nome.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20
HOPE ITEMS
(By Special Corespondent)
-S-

(By Special CorespondenD
 The first car of the season ar rived in Hope from Moose Pass on May 14th., driven by Ed Estes The Forestry Department truck also arrived in Hope from Moose Pass on the following day. With the exception of a few rock slides which had been cleaned out by passers-by on the road, it was in fairly good shape, and with Turn again Arm now open to naviga- ton, Hope once more feels in dir ect touch with the Outside world.
 < \
 R. B. Heaston and Homer Boe of Hope are leaving today for a business trip to Seward.
 
 Mrs. Dorothy Cotter and young son of Anchorage arrived in Hope where they will spend the summer with Mrs. Cotters mother, Mrs Charles Davis.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Attorney L. V. Ray was among those leaving today for the An chorage term of the district court.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

M. A. Moore, Pacific Alaska Air ways official, arrived in the city Friday, enroute to the States
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

Kodak and Kodak Supplies, De- veloping, Printing and Enlarging. Prompt Service. Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20
COMMUNITY CHRUCH

10 a. m. Sunday school. The young folks should remember that Sunday school continues on, even +hough the public school has clos
 a. m. Morning service. Theme,
 Inspiration.
 .. m. Evening service. Theme, n Christ Comes Again. Everybody welcome to these ser ices.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

LOMO, at J. L. CRAFTS.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

)UND-Golf club. Enquire Gate way office.
Seward daily gateway., 1933-05-20

You get subat you suamt, and you don't bave to take Wbat you don't Vant It's like this: You don't want a strong, rank cigarette; you don't want one that's tasteless. You want one that lets you know that you are smoking, but you don't want one that's bitey. Chesterfelds are milder .. and yet They Satisfy.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-10-03
Here And There
In Sport World
By United Press

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-Jim Brown
ing of Missouri, recognized as world
heavyweight wrestling champion by
New York and affiliated states, last
night retained his title by throw
ing jumping joe Savoldi, former
Notre Dame football star, before
1000 fans at Madison Square gar
den.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct. 3. -
Charlie Fischer, Butternut, Wis.
scored a technical decision over
Bill Hicks, Los Angeles, when a
spectator Knocked out Hicks with
a chair after he fell through the
ropes. Fischer claims the world
middle and light heavyweight cham
pionShips.
NEW YORK, Oct 3.-Marty Nc
Manus, player-manager of the Bos-
ton Red Sox, has been given his
unconditional release, Eddie Collins,
general manager of the club, an
nounced last night.
Collins said no one has been Sc
lected to succeed McManus.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-10-03
By HENRY McLEMORE

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-The Wash
ington Senators will win the world
series from the New York Giants
because Joe Cronin. he is such a
knockout boy" according to- Nine.
Lucrezie Dunbar, sooth-sayer to
Sixth avenues elite.
Madam Dunbar's success in pre-
dieting Max Baer by a knock
away over Max Schmeling and
Primo Camera by an "outpop' over
Jack Sharkey, enabled her to move
into much more elegant quarters.
Formerly located between a shoot
ing gallery and a walk-up employ
ment agency, we found her today
luxuriously situated in the rear OF
a smart cordial shop. with a pain
less dentist and a pineapple juice
stand for neighbors.
A cordial shop, as you know, is
where you get cordial welcome II
you happen to want rye, gin, Scotch
or rum. Madam explained that the
new location was great AID IL
studying the future.
Here in the cordial shop" sha
said, Il am IN close communion
with the spirit at all hours"
Had she given the world series
much thought?
Yves, my friend. l knew you would
come so I have been working. For
the last seven days l have sat with
my spirits until near daybreak.'
Would the madam give of her
findings, please?
Yes, the madam would, If we'd
excuse her for few minutes.
After some 20 minutes she re-
turned, and as she waddled across
the floor. her arms weaving mystic
symbols as though cropping for the
light. it was apparent Madam ha6.
hit the spirits for a last minute bit
of advice.
"Thish isn't going to be such d
hot sheeries," she said, supporting
herself against a table. Them
Washingtons1l win TO outa shix.
And you wanna know why. Well, I'll
tell va why. Not because of the
shtars, for they're jus as good for
New York as the Washingtons.
Ones got Of Capricornus and the
others got Shagittarius, and thai
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-10-03
ORR'S TAVERN
SETS0PEN|NC

Prepared to supply Ell Centrans
and residents of other valley towns
with an up-to-date and comfort
able place where they may dine
dance and spend an enjoyable eve
ming, Orr's Tavern will open Thurs
day afternoon in the handsomely
appointed building just finished at
the corner of Imperial avenue and
the San Diego highway, it was an
nounced today.
Featuring high standard in the
culinary arts, Bob Orr, proprietor
of the tavern, has engaged Russell
Wood, an experienced chef, to pre-
side over the kitchen. Wood has
worked at the Brass Rail in Holly
wood and the Hotel Dayton, Day
ton, Ohio. and has a high standing
on the coast.
Jack Vollner's original "South-
ern Californians will supply dance
lovers with the finest music. They
have played at the Del Monte no.
tel and have fine reputation as
musicians.
A large grill room is fitted up
with booths and tables and reser-
vations may now be made for the
opening night which will give pa
irons an idea of the high calibre
entertainment planned for the flu
ture. A new, large, up-to- the min
ute dance floor is ready for dance
loving Valleyites.
Bob Orr, who conceived the idea
for the tavern. has been in bust
ness in Ell Centre for 81 years, and
has host of friends here who will
wish him success in his new VEN
ture.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-10-03
ACTIVITIES AT CENTRAL UNION

After brief assembly Friday,
high school students adjourned to
assigned classrooms for the pur-
pose of electing class officers. The
freshmen class elected Herbert Lee,
president; Forrest Damron, vice
president; Helen Dowd secretary;
and Dorothy Lomholt, treasurer.
Advisers for this group have not
yet been chosen.
Sophomores chose Cecil Gibson,
president; Robert Fox, vice pfesi-
dent; Syble Shipp, secretary; Thur
ston Grassland, treasurer; Lefty
Barnett, and Don Van Horn, yell
leaders. Advisers for the sopho-
mores will also be chosen at a
later date.
Junior class officers for this
year are Tom Paine, president;
Bill Maiden, vice president; Hetty
Ann Lewis, secretary; Dave Lee,
treasurer; Marguerite Hurst and
Vernon Hill, yell leaders. Miss AL
berta Patterson and D. w. Ketchen
were chosen advisers.
Bob Elliot, president; Alvin Buck
lin, vice president; Iva Reah Skip
per, secretary; Georgiana Sones,
treasurer are officers for the sem
ion class. Advisers have not been
definitely decided upon.
Junior college students also had
an assembly Friday. Melvin Wildly
student body president, conducted
the election for several student
body offices. Gordon Neal was
chosen vice president of the stud
ent body; Alkaline Shirer, represen-
tative of the freshman class, was
selected as treasurer
Margaret Hill was chosen sopho-
more representative on the execu-
tive board. Mrs. T. T. Ray was
unanimously selected dramatics
coach for the college. The presi-
dent reminded the student body
of the reception and then re-
quested that the classes adjourn
and organize.
Freshmen of the Junior college
selected Ralph Conner, president;
Asa Hari, vice president; Alice
Waterman, treasurer; and
Opal Townsend. freshman repre-
sentative of the executive board.
Members of the sophomore jun
ior college class selected Earl Tenn