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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-19
INJURED GROTTO CRASH
ORPHAN Is RECOVERING
Girl Reported in Good Condition at
Methodist Hospital.

Miss Charline Meredith, 10, of
2341 Carrollton avenue, whose par
ents were killed six years ago in the
Sahara Grotto crash tragedy a
patient in Methodist hospital with
injuries occurred when struck by an
automobile Wednesday, was reported
in good condition today.
Mrs Myrtle Ruth Mertz, R. R. /,
Box 419, alleged to have struck Miss
Meredith causing her to fall in the
path of car will be given a hear
ing in municipal court May 25 on
charges of assault and battery and
vagrancy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-19
PLEDGE AID TO DRYS
$50 at Church Rally Promise to
Vote Against Repeal.

Three hundred and fifty persons
attending the Christian restoration
rally Thursday night at the Engle-
wood Christian church, 81 North
Rural street, pledged their votes to
the dry cause and against the repeal
of the eighteenth amendment.
Keslie Wolfe, missionary to the
Philippine Islands, and Basil Holt,
pastor of the First Christian church
at Angola and former missionary to
South Africa, addressed the assem-
bly,.
The program was conducted by
the Rev. o. A Trinkle, pastor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-19
Thieves Get Variety of Loot.

Thieves got a variety of loot
Thursday night at the Henry Sud-
dingS hardware store, 2218 Shelby
street. Albert Pratt, merchant po-
liceman, tried the door and found
the store had been ransacked, fish
ing tackle, pocket knives, flashlights
and batteries being taken.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-19
15-CENT BALM
IS BEST HOPE
OF DEPOS|TOUS
Dividend, If Any. Will Be
Small in City Trust
Liquidation.

Recovery Of IS cents on the dollar
was the maximum hope extended to
depositors of the City Trust Com
pany today by Oren S. Hack. re-
Ceiver.
Hacks estimate is based on new
appraisal figures of assets, filed in
circuit court Thursday. showing a
shrinkage to S418, 75777 from the
original book value of S2,35682I.9l.
Preferred claims against the re-
naming assets by creditor banks,
amounting to s47O $3.50 will. if al
lowed, leave nothing for depositors,
it was pointed out.
Await Court Ruling
An appellate court decision now
is awaited to determine whether the
bank claims shall be upheld as pre-
ferred demands. Hack stated. The
l5-cent dividend is conditional on
the bank claims for money loaned
the City Trust being placed in the
general classification.
The new appraisal followed a re-
quest by Hack, granted by Circuit
Judge Earl r. Cox. Appraisers were
J. Harry Miles. Joseph V. Hurley,
Rollin w. Spiegel, and Gavin l..
Payne.
Hack requested the appraisal after
the final report of Curtis Rottger,
former receiver, was filed, showing
an estimate of assets of 81 005 500 az
in itself a decrease of more than 50
per pert from the original valua-
ton.
Amount due depositors is approxi-
mately S1,626,O12.7O, according to the
final report.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-19

Another indianapolis author has
come through with another novel I
am speaking of R. E. Spencer, whose
first novel, The Lady Who Came to
Stay" was so favorably reviewed in
this department. His latest is The
Incompetents." This one is on my
must reading list That is in
tend to make its acquaintance soon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-19
BOY KILLER GETS
20 YEARS TO LIFE
Harry MurCh Sentenced for
Murder of Playmate.
BIZ United Press

bU HIItU PTeSS
NEW YORK, May 19.-Harry
Murch, boy gang leader, was SEN
fenced to from twenty years to life
imprisonment today for the murder
of 12-year-old William Bender,
whom he bound, gagged, stabbed,
and left in an abandoned house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-19
Reformation Lasts 10 Days


SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 10.
The reformation of Stanley Beut-
ter, %, lasted nineteen days, police
charged. He was paroled from pri-
son after serving sentence for auto
theft, only to be arrested on rob-
berry charges nineteen days later.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-19

COLUMBIA, Mo, May 19.-The
University of Missouri recently
celebrated its ninety-fourth ami
versary as an institution serving the
state
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
BEDTIME STORIES
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright 1882. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)

Wuzzy. II came after you all by my
self, though your wife sent me. And
if you don't come back with me !
don't know what she will think"
Uncle Wiggily did bit OF think
ing himself. Then he said
Look here, jamie, you haven't
caught me yet, have you?"
What do you mean?" asked the
muskrat lady.
81 mean my wife sent you after
me to catch me and bring me back
home before could puy roller
skates, didn't she?"
That's right, Mr.. Longears."
well, you see you haven't caught
me, have you?" and Uncle Wiggily
began to dance around Nurse Jane
in circles, bobbing up and down.
Oh, but he was a jolly old rabbit!
You haven't caught me, have
you?" he asked again.
mo, but l have caught up to
you," said the muskrat lady.
That is quite a different thingH'
laughed Mr.. Longears. Nov ! don't
want to get you into trouble with
! my wife, but must have my roll
ler skates. You must do your duty
! and keep after me to try to Stor
me from getting roller skates. sc
come on, Janie-chase mel"
With that Uncle Wiggily started
| to hop away through the woods
again.
"Oh, Uncle Wiggily! I'm surprised
at you'll" squeaked Miss Fuzzy Wuz-
Zy.
''Hurray for Nurse James sur
prisel" shouted Mr.. Longears, ano
away he hoped, faster and faster
on through the woods.
Dear me! What am I to do?'
murmured Nurse Jane.
"If were you I would chase af-
ter him." said a little voice on a
bush and, looking, Nurse Jane saw
a red-spotted Squiggle Bug. "Chase
after Uncle Wiggily," buzzed the
Squiggler. Maybe he'll give you
another surprise"
"All right" agreed the muskrat
lady housekeeper. So on she ran
through the woods after the rab-
bit, having tied a second bow knot
| in her tail so it wouldn't trip her
Soon she caught sight of Mr.. Long
ears. She saw he was running
straight for a roller skate store and
she ran after him. What happened
next I'll tell you tomorrow night
when the story will be about Un-
Gle Wiggily and Nurse James skates
But the condensed milk mustn't try
and ride on the gas stove when the
ice cream does or there will be
! trouble. Yes, indeed.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
Theatre To ShotU
ObsfetricaL Film

Beginning Saturday afternoon
and all day Sunday, Professor
Richard Reder will lecture on the
intimate facts of life at the FL
Centro theatre, on Broadway be-
tween Fourth and Fifth streets
In conjunction with this lecture
there will be a Caesarian operation
shown on the screen.
This latter is a marvellous piece
of photography not generally
shown in theatres.
The show starts at 1870 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon and the first
showing and lecture will be fol
women only. This will be the only
opportunity for women of the city
to see this performance. The first
IS women to appear at the theatre
Saturday afternoon will be admit.
ted free, according to the manage.
ment.
All day Sunday will be for mer
only.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

TO bring you back. She doesn't want
you to get pair Of roller skates" 4"
why not?" asked Uncle Wiggily,
who, having seen what fun Baby
Bunty had with roller skates, had
hoped off to buy himself a pair.
why doesn't my wife want me to
have skates?" he asked.
"She is afraid" said Nurse Jane,
that you will fall down and bump
your pink, twinkling nose"
stuff and npnsensel" exclaimed
the rabbit gentleman. "At least 1
don't mean my wife is stuffed with
nonsense" he said with laugh.
But to think I will fall down and
bump my nose just because I want
to go roller skating-why, it's like
my auto tires"
You mean-er-boloney?" asked
Nurse Jane, sort of giggling. For, to
tell you the truth, Uncle Wiggily's S
auto tires were made of big, fat
bologna sausages.
"Boloney is right" said Mr.. Long
ears, winking one eye. so you can
tell my wife, with my compliments
not to have any fears. I'm not go
ing TO hurt myself and I'm going to
buy roller skates"
"Oh, Uncle Wiggilyl" gasped
Nurse Jane in surprise.
rs my wife here?" asked Uncle
Wiggily, quickly. II mean did she
follow you when you chased aftel
me through the woods?"
mo, she didn't" said Miss Fuzzy
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
Of
PUBLIC COSTLY
BY MELVIN LORD
United Press Staff Correspondent


SACRAMENTO, May 26. Especial
to The Press)-It cost California
counties more than $10,00O,00O last
year to furnish protection to citi-
zens and their property, accord
ing to check of expenditures made
by Ray L. Riley, state controller.
The exact total of expenditures
under the heading protection of
person and property" was $10,928,-
351.97, substantial reduction un-
der the $14,237, ,08482 listed in these
services in 1881.
In Imperial county protection
service cost the taxpayers $148,582.-
80, according to the Riley compi-
lation.
The general protection heading
covers a number of activities in
Guiding the sheriff's office, con-
stables, county Jail costs, county re-
corder's office, public administra-
tor, inspection services, horticul-
tural commissioner and farm adj
visor, game Wardens, forest and
fire protection, bounties on coy
otes, mountain lions, ETC., and
compensation insurance.
OF these activities, support of
the various sheriff'S offices is the
most expensive, totaling $2,896, 139
for the SO counties. Next on the
list are expenditures for horticul-
tural commissioners and farrl ad-
visers, totaling $1,523,8 ,861. The otn-
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
Don't Quote Me-
By United Press 20

/ in Latin and you passed in English
composition.
How about pass to the ball
game?"
The culinary honors in the Hoo
yer administration went to the then
Postmaster General Walter F.
Brown. In the new administration
it seems to be Silliman Evans,
fourth assistant in the department
once headed by Brown.
Evans, plump form in chefs
clothing, presided in the kitchen at
an informal dinner at which beer
stems served as place cards. Evans
turned out Sirloin steaks which
won the appreciation of his chief,
P-stmaSter Farley.
I like your cooking" said Far
y, and most of the other things
g0u do around the house"
A Democrat who was taking over
one Of the bureaus in the interior
department received visit from an
elderly civil service employee who
had been with the department for
years.
Just a neighborly CALL" the visi-
tor explained, proffering docu-
ment he was carrying. Il thought
this might be of value to you"
It was a copy of the constitution
of the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
Health Officer
Giues Warning

With the desire of being of as
sistance to parents in safeguarding
the health of their children, DR..
Warren Fox, county health officer
stated this morning that in view
of the fact that there are several
cases of scarlet fever now in the
city, parents should exercise the ut
most caution with their children.
At the very first appearance of
any rash, the health officer said,
parents should Immediately get in
touch with a physician or with the
health department. Scarletina.
scarlet fever and scarlet rash are
all one and the same disease and
despite the fact that many cases
now are mild when compared to
those of 20 years ago, there are
many complications which might
result from contact with the mall
ady.
Parents don't realize the serious
ness of this, the doctor said, and
pointed out that cases which are
considered only of mild nature
may have complications of which
the parents have no knowledge.
The examination of children in
the rural schools has been COM
pleted, DR.. Fox also said, excepting
for Glamis and Palo Verde. De-
fects of various kinds were exam
ined and it is the hope of the
health department during the sum-
mer to follow up the more pro-
nounced cases with further treat
ment. Cases of tuberculosis, or
those suspected of having this dis
ease are to receive particular at
! tention.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

er expenditures in the million dol
lar class are for county Jail main
tenance and care of inmates,
amounting to 81 ,315.39, support
of county recorders offices, $1,279,-
100.
Comparing these expenditures Of
1881 and 1892, the state records
show decrease in most items with
the exception of county jail costs,
but the greatest saving was mace
in the reduction in capital outlay
or building costs.
Protection costs range from ST.
365.66 for Alpine county to a total
of $4,672, ,566.91 for Los Angeles
county. The latter is the only
county going over the $1,OOO,OO0
mark. San Grancisco, in this case,
is not listed as a county.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

WASHINGTON, May rs. - New
talents have been discovered among
the White House personnel.
When Mrs. Roosevelt was coming
down for breakfast yesterday she
heard sounds of piano music from
the east room. She wondered who
could be playing SO early in the
morning. The music rose and fell,
swinging along with the smart Ca
dence of popular melody.
Arriving at the entrance to the
east room, Mrs. Roosevelt saw Gus
Gennerich, burly former New York
policeman, seated at the great old
piano. Gus was so immersed in his
music that he did not notice the
Presidents wife for several mo-
mentS as she stood listening.
Gennerich was with Mr.. Roose-
velt for four years in the capacity
Of a personal bodyguard TO the gov
ernor of New York. He reached the
New York retirement age last
March and is now assigned TO the
White House secret service.
A teacher who knew that the IA
ther of one of his pupils was a
newspaperman, called the boy TO
his desk and whispered, confiden-
TALLY:
you passed in Greek. You passed
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
UNCLE WIGGILY AND NURSE
JAMES SURPRISE

Uncle Wiggily was hopping
through the woods as fast as he
could go. The rabbit gentleman's
pink nose was twinkling in a most
! jolly way and he was smiling SO
hard his whiskers curled.
Il am going to have a lot of fun!"
said Mr. Longears.
Just then Uncle Wiggily heard
some one shout at him behind his
back. A voice called
Hi, Uncle Wiggily! Stop! Wait
for mel"
IF you are one of the Bad Chaps
I'm not going to wait for you," said
Mr.. Longears. Still you don't
sound like the Fox or the Bob Cat.
But I'll take look.''
Jumping behind a tree, uncle
Wiggily looked back as, once more,
he heard a shout of:
wait for me! Wait for mel"
"Bless my pink nose!" said Uncle
Wiggily Its Nurse Janel"
Surely enough, it was. The musk
rat lady housekeeper, with her long
tail tied in a bow knot SO it
wouldn't tangle around her paws
and trip her, was running after Un-
Gle Wiggily as fast as she could
run.
Wait! Wait!" she squeaked.
Whats the matter? What do you
want?' asked Uncle Wiggily step
ping out from behind the tree.
II want you to come back home
with me-" spoke Miss Fuzzy Wuz-
zy. Your wife sent me after you
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
Editorial Page
and
Features
MANY MORE SHAWS?

THE LOS ANGELES mayorality cam
paign has developed an interesting
and somewhat embarrassing situation for
Frank l.. Shaw, present chairman of the
Los Angeles board of supervisors and
candidate for mayor.
Shaw was born in Canada in 1878 and
sometime thereafter his parents brought
him to this country. Practically speak
ing, he has rightly considered himself to
be an American citizen and has not only
voted but has been elected to office on
this assumption. Legally he is not en-
titled to be considered an American cit
izen unless he can prove that his father
became naturaliZed.
In his efforts to obtain proof he is hav-
ing considerable difficulty, no records
being available in several places where
his father resided.
This circumstance, unless cleared up,
is likely to defeat the candidate for
office. If he should be elected, he is
certain to be subjected to extensive and
costly litigation to prove he is entitled to
hold the office to which he is elected.
The incident is of more than passing
interest, not necessarily because of its
effect upon Shaw or the office of the Los
Angeles mayor, but in its expose of a
condition which might apply to many
who consider themselves American cit
liens.
Children of foreign-born residents,
if they themselves are foreign born and
particularly if they seek to hold public
office, might do we'll to inquire into the
status of their citizenship. 1t is quite
likely that many will find that their
parents never became citizens, and they
themselves, while enjoying the rights OF
citizenship, are not legally entitled to do
so.
1t might entail little Inconvenience
to establish the necessary proof, but bet
ter that than to be in the embarrassing
position in which Mr. Shaw finds him
self
It is a pity to see so many honored
names involved in the unsavory STOCK
onerations as revealed by Mr. Morgan.
Anyone can get few more gray hairs
irving to figure out just what Tom
Mooney gained by Wednesdays acquittal.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
.Hou,1 Offers Fine
Graduation Gifts

o. F. Haun, the jeweler, is offer
ing a splendid and an attractive
line of graduation gifts at his store
at sos Main street.
A new line of genuine coin Sill
yer Indian made jewelry with gen.
uine turquoise in plain and matriX
is among the most interesting dis
plays. Stone-set rings and brace
lets for both children and adults
are included. This Indian jewelry
is being featured for graduation
gifts this year.
Genuine imported pigskin purses
in the newest styles provide beauti-
full graduation gifts. These bags
are hand fooled. Coin purses, bill
folds and key containers also are
shown in the same style.
Watches, the graduation gift par
excellence, are shown at the Haun
store in wrist and pocket types for
men, women and children. Jewel
ry of all kinds and high grade cos
tune jewelry are included among
other graduation gift suggestions.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
SWING As A PROPHET

AS A prophet Phil Swing cannot claim
II good batting average in view of his
note written in 1920 and brought to light
yesterday when the cornerstone in the
post office was opened.
Among the contents was a card from
Swing, at that time judge of the super
ior court, in which he said that if the
future development of this city kept pace
with its growth up to that time, Ell Gen.
tro would be the metropolis of the ma
ton when the cornerstone was opened.
While the course of events has not
borne out the former congressmans pre-
diction, neither he, nor anyone of the
others who participated in the corner
stone laying, would have believed that
13 years was the span allotted the stone
to hold forth in its position of honor.
They felt certain that the post office
would serve Ell Centro's needs for many
years beyond 13.
Ell Centro has not become the nation
al metropolis, but in the 13 years that
have passed it has advanced at pace
highly satisfactory to all who have had
anything to do with its development.
Necessity of new and larger post office
is one of the best proofs of the statement.
Facetiousness played a part in Swings
statement, but there is every reason to
believe that he had and has full faith in
the ability of El Centre and all Imperial
Valley to expand in every way, and that
setting a high goal at which to shoot
was not unlike him. 1t would be we'll
for every resident of the valley to dis
play the same brand of faith in the place
where they make their homes.
Phil may have been bad prophet, but
unlike other prophets, he is not without
honor in his own bailiwick. 1t might
not be amiss to have another statement
from him in the cornerstone for the new
post office, even permitting him to eX-
press his metropolitan predictions IN
terms of the world if he so desires. The
higher the goal the higher the mark.
nj. yNood;p ;c onnarently going to be
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

Published every evening Except Sunday by The
Imperial Valley Press Inc, 625 State street,
Ell Centro, California. w. C. Costello business
manager Telephone 26, business office; 7O0 edi-
torial department. Full leased wire United Press
Associations
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
ROOSTER ATTACK FATAL

HOOD RIVER, Ore, May 26. up
Carol Kreig, 18 months old, died
yesterday in hospital from effsets
of being attacked by prize rooster.
The infant suffered conclusion OF
the brain which developed into
pneumonia.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This
Date In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Nav 26 1919

Within a few days there will be
under construction in Ell Centro
the greatest commercial hotel in
the southwest, barring only those
in Los Angeles and San Diego. The
building will be four stories in
height and will cost $150,000. The
building of the Barbara Worth
hotel in a town but seven years old
indicates the growth of the place.
Many contributions have been
made for the second annual fruit
fair to take place June 7.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
CARD OE THANKS

We wish to thank those who were
so kind to us during the illness and
death of our beloved husband,
father and relative, may God S
Gods richest blessing rest upon you
Mrs. r. w. Hughes
Luther Hughes
Mrs. M. S. Hughes
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Echols
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Andrew.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
LOST CHECK FOUND

RAYMOND, Wash. tU.PJ A
check lost II years ago, was cashed
by Mrs. Mary A. Garrett. 1t was
worth $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
TEN YEARS AGO
Nav 26 1929

Citizens are asked to display the
national colors at half mast Mem
orial day until noon in honor of
deceased soldiers and sailors. There
after the flag should be placed at
full staff.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

These are the days when necktles are
about as common as hens teeth ana
about as popular as the seven year itch.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

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son, national advertising representatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

Mr.. Woodin is apparently going to be
the cause of the first toe-stubbing by the
Roosevelt administration.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

Last night the Juniors of the
high school were hosts to the SEN
iors. The affair was great sue
cess with 100 persons present.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

The last issue of The Zanjero
was published this week by Edgar
F. Howe. In his last issue he said,
1.-The worst element the valley has
to contend with has been those
who were anxious to turn a quick
dollar and leave the valley"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

It is a pity to see so many honoreo
names involved in the unsavory stock
operations as revealed by Mr.. Morgan.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Nav 26. 1918

Deeds to the property and mills
of the Imperial Oil Mills, half
million dollar corporation, are be-
ing turned over to the Globe Mills.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-05-26

Anyone can get few more gray mars
trying to figure out Just what ON
Mooney Gained by Wednesdays acquittal.