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Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
.LAMSON WILL
FIGHT VERDICT.
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turned from dinner Saturday night,
it arrived at a verdict.
Attorneys Rea and Maurice Ran
kin will base their appeal for new
trial on grounds that Judge Syer
erred in many rulings and that the
prosecution was guilty of miscon-
duct.
Rea said he did not expect Judge
Syer to grant a new trial. He will
enter formal notice of appeal when
Judge Syer refuses.
1t was made plan that Rea and
Rankin, who Will be retained by
Lamson, will fight the death SEN
tence every step Of the way.
Prosecutor Lindsay expressed sat
isfaction at the verdict.
Lamson had been so confident
OF acquittal that he had packed his
grip Saturday in preparation to re-
turn home. He unpacked it Sat
urday night.
Lamson will be on his way to San
Quentin prison by Wednesday, it
was expected.
Judge Syer, left no alternative by
the jury, will sentence him to hang
A state law of 1929 makes it obli-
gatory that murderers be held in a
state prison while awaiting result
OF appeal.
Warden James B. Holohan of San
Quentin said Lamson would bt
placed in CONDEMNED row. if he
is sent thtre.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
RITUAL
TEAM WINS

Defeating a team from San Diego
lodge in ritualiStic contest at
Santa Ana yesterday, the ritual
istic team of El Centro lodge OF
Elks earned the right to represent
the southern district of the state
in a statewide ritualisic contest to
be held at Long Beach on Septem-
ber 81.
Winners in other districts who
will compete against Ell Centro are
west, Santa Cruz; south central,
Mo1rovia bay district, Petaluma;
northern, Red Bluff and east CEN
tral, undecided.
The state contest will be held in
Masonic Temple, Long Beach, in
connection with the meeting of
the California State ElkS associa-
ton. The program will start at
1:30 and the El Centro team will
compete at $3.50.
AS the Ell Centre team won state
honorS last year, officers of the
lodge are hoping to repeat and are
holding daily rehearsals to per-
feet their work.
Members of the team include:
Feed Nebel-Than, exalted ruler;
j. c. Neale, leading knight; Mark
Connolly, loyal knight; Les Rog-
ers, lecturing knight; Neal H. Ca
vim, esquire; Jack tolzine, chap
lain; George Kennedy, inner guard
and Lee Nuffer, past exalted ruler
and coahc, acting as candidate.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
SUSPECT HELD
FOR DEATH OF
CRASH VICTIM

o. M. Ruckman. so, is in the
county Jail having been brought
back from Indie by Rodney Clark,
undersheriff, Saturday afternoon
for investigation III connection with
the death of a transient on the
highway west of Westmorland late
Friday night
Ruckman, according to reports
at the local sheriff's office and
that of the Riverside county sher-
if, was arrested in Indio Friday
night by patrolman on a charge
Of driving while intoxicated. His
automobile showed signs Of having
struck some person along the road
and the Riverside official called
every town on the route to lind
out if any accident of that kind
had been reported. II was only
when the unidentified body was
found early Saturday morning that
Ruckman was connected with the
case.
Local county officials have not
been able to identify the man who
was killed, according to informal
ton at the county Jail this morn
ing. The body is at Arnold S funer-
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
BATTLE WAS
JUST A LARK

IT'S only in fun, officer" was the
statement given n local policeman
who had been called to the east
side of town late Saturday night
to investigate quarrel between
two Negroes. Upon his arrival he
found the two men squared off
and ready to start hostilities, one
AIMED with a knife, the other with
a large and solid brick. The ex-
planation given by the men while
rather dubious and unsatisfactory
was enough for the moment and
after disarming the combatants and
warning them that any further out
break would result in their arress
the officer left the scene.
Yesterday afternooH police were
called to the south residential Sec
ton of the city where two boys
had been shooting a % calibre
rifle within the city limits. A
stray bullet from the gun went
through the screen door of a neigh
boring house, lodging in the wall
and doing some damage to the
interior decorations. When the po-
liceman arrived and suggested that
the two erring youngsters should be
brought to police headquarters for
further Interrogation and possible
punishment the mother Of one of
the boys promised that the punish
ment she would mete out to her
erring offspring and his playmate
would be far more effective than
any possible penalty the judge
might devise. With this promise the
| two boys were released into her
! custody.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
ROOSEVELT HAS
SLIGHT COLD

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18. UIj-
President Roosevelt is suffering a
cold and is running a slight tenn
perature, the White House an
nounced today.
DR.. Ross Mcintyre of the navy
directed Mr.. Roosevelt to remain
away from the executive offices for
a day or two in order to speed his
recovery.
Stephen T. Early, white house
secretary, said the President IS ap-
pointments would be cut to a min
imum and he would transact busi-
ness in his study and bedroom.
At the same time it was explain
ed that Mr.. Roosevelt had received
10 requests as yet from Gen. Hugh
S. johnson, National Recovery Ad-
ninistrator, for an appointment re-
garding signing of the bituminous
coal code. 1t was added, however,
that the President would sign it
the moment it was put before him
by Johnson. This was expected dur
ing the day.
Meanwhile. tht Chief Executive
studied the domestic and interna-
tional situations. Regarding the
Cuban situation, it was said that
news from the island was meager
and comprised in the main navy
dispatches of routine ship move
mentS.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
R|CHF|ELD CD.
NOT SOLD YE 7

William C. McDuffie, receiver for
the Richfield company, stated to-
day that reports yesterday asserting
the company has been sold to the
Standard Oil company, are erron-
eouS.
A telegraphic statement sent out
to all papers by the receiver, reads:
Certain recent press reports to
the effect that there has been a
sale of the assets of the Richfield
Oil company of California, in re-
ceivership, to the Standard Oil COM
pany of California, are quite er-
roneouS as the receivership is still
in operation and the business OF
Richfield as a separate entity is
being carried forward as in the
past.
Prom the latest information
which the receiver has the COM
mittees representing the Richfield
and Pan American bondholderS and
creditors after months of negotia-
tions, have agreed upon the terms
of an offer with the Standard Oil
company of California which the
receiver is informed it is planned
will be made public by the commit
tees after certain legal obstacles
have been overcome. Just when this
offer will be made public is not
known but it is believed it will be
made shortly. In the meantime the
committees representing the bond
holders and creditors may receive
offers for the purchase of the pro-
perty from any other prospective
bidder.
The operations of the Richfield
business will continue in receiver
ship unchanged as no sale as been
made and it seems likely that a
long period of time will elapse be-
fore sale can be consummated."
William C. McDuffie, receiver
for Richfield Oil Co., of California.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Superior Court of the State
of California in and for the
County of Imperial

In the Superior Court of the State
of California in and for the
County of Imperial
In the Matter of the Estate OF
JACOB SCHIRMER, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by
Herman B. Fischer, executor OF
the estate of Jacob Schirmer, de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to file them with the
necessary vouchers within 6 months
after the first publication of this
notice in the office of the Clerk
of the Superior Court of the State
of California. at his office in the
Court House at El Centro, Imperial
County, California, or to exhibit
said claims with the necessary
vouchers within 6 months to the
said executor at the office OF Lee
Nuffer, Esq. Attorney for said eX-
ecutor, at his office Nos. 115-ll6
Rehkoff Building, Ell Centre, Cal.
which said office the undersigned
selects as his place of business in
air matters connected with the
said estate of Jacob Schirmer, de-
ceased
Dated Sept. 2nd, 1898.
HERMAN B. FISCHER
Executor of Estate of Jacob
Schirmer, deceased.
LEE NUFFER
Attorney for Executor.
S 5 IL l8 26
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
RAIL-WATER
TRIPS OPEN
TO TOURISTS

BY means of cooperative travel
arrangements just perfected by the
Southern Pacific company and
Grace line, rail-water circle trips
have been added to the pleasure Of
Tourist travel between California
and New York
This was announced here yester-
day by w. A. Young, Jr., general
passenger traffic manager for the
steamship company, after meet
ing with j. w. Donohue, district
freight and passenger agent for
the railroad.
Under the new arrangement, it
was stated, rail tickets will be is
sued from all points on Southern
Pacific's lines to New York, with
return to the Pacific coast by
Grace line steamer. Or the circle
trip may be reversed, Young said.
A choice of rail routes, with lib
eral stopovers. will be given to ac-
commodate travellers. The journey
by steamer includes stops at six
Spanish American countries and at
each port of call ample time is al
lowed ashore for sightseeing, ac-
cording to the announcement.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
Continued From Page u

CT whom are eager to aid the tea
chers in their work.
Mrs. Josephine Adair and w. A.
Tondro, members of the elementary
board of education were presented
and Tondro, on behalf Of the board,
extended greetings to new and old
teachers, praising the high type Of
teachers on the city staff.
Walter Madden, member of last
years championship tennis team
from Wilson, was then introduced
as a representative student, the
type of boy and girl with which tea
chers and civic institutions have to
work.
Cornelius B. Collins, county SUI
perintendent of schools, was then
introduced. welcoming the teachers,
and assuring them of the coopera-
ton of his office. He urged each
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
PIONEER Of
VALLEY DIES

Word was received here today
of the death of j. B. Barney"
Bracket, Imperial aVlley pioneer,
in Los Angeles Saturday.
He established the first mems
furnishings store in Imperial and
was active in civic affairs during
the early years of valley develop
ment. He served as Imperial city
councilman in 1909 and owned pro-
perty in both Imperial and Cali
patria.
Following the death of his wife
in 1882, Mr.. Bracket had not been
we'll and his death was not unex-
pected by relatives and friends.
Mr.. Bracket was well known
among valley pioneers and had a
wide circle of friends among busi-
ness and professional people.
The body was sent to Edwards
Brothers Colonial mortuary in San
Diego, Funeral services will be con-
Quoted from San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
HARDWARE co.
SALE OFFERS
HUGE SAVINGS

Local home furniShers have gain
&C a decided advantage in furniture
prices over residents of coast cities
is the gist of an important an
nouncement made this morning to
valleyites. This is made possible
by the annual Homecoming Sale
sponsored by the Imperial Valley
Hardware company.
According to j. r. Fahs, manager
of the furniture department of the
firm, this abnormal condition has
been brought about by several cir
cumStances. 1.-The coast stores, -
Fahs stated, "have completed their
summer sales and are now follow
ing the advancing market with
higher retail prices"
"Our sale prices he continued,
"present substantial reductions
from our regular summer season
figures. We have entirely disre-
garded replacement costs and will
continue to offer our sale stocks at
important savings from the prices
in effect during the early summer
months. -
Genuine Monterey and Early Am
erican furniture, both of which lines
are picturesque and adaptable for
valley homes. are shown in COM
plete ensembles. Those who have
no immediate furniture needs are
invited to visit the local ~. W.
store to inspect the most varied
stock this pioneer firm has ever Of
fered before.
With agricultural conditions below
normal in the valley, and with new
residential building at a low ebb,
furniture sales are making a much
better showing than for several sea-
sons past,D FahS concluded.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
L. A. Stocks

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18. U.PH-
Trading on the Los Angeles stock
exchange today was confined chief
ly to Oil issues.
Standard Oil of California led the
board with sales of 1700 at 44h, up
21s, new high for 1888.
Union Oil of California traded
1900 at 229s, up Y; Pacific West
ern Oil SOLD 200 at TX, down Is;
while Consolidated Oils turnover
of 200 was at 14A, down a.
Chrysler Motors reached a new
high at Sis, up 2%, on sales of
100.
Transamerica sold HOO at 7, down
Il.
Southern Pacific railroad trad
ed 300 at 29h, down q.
Pacific Gas and Electric common
increased u to 21A, on sales of 200.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18

were being made to move him from
the warden's residence to the prison
hospital.
Neumiller, about SIS years old. was
a member of the prison board for
90 years. He was regarded as the
policy maker" in regard to Call
fornia's attitude toward criminals
He was Stockton attorney, &C
tive in politics, and was chairman
of the Republican state central
committee that guided the Coolidge
Dawes presidential campaign in
California in 1924.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
(I 'I<efS
New York Stocks
By ELMER c. WALLER
United Press Financial Editor

New York, Sept. 18-Mining is
sues, oils and some of the mercan-
tile shares gained on the stock ex-
change today, while the remainder
of the list was depressed along with
United States Steel which regis
tered maximum loss of nearly
3 points.
, Steel commons high for the day
was the close Of Saturday-55. 1t
opened Il point under that level,
, tirmed up the 4, and then drift
ed down until it touched 52ls, off
2H. Selling was based on reports
from the steel industry indicating
no forward ordering for the fourth
quarter The present rate of oper-
ations for the industry was placed
at Al per cenS o. capacity, off u
point for the week, by the maga-
zine Steel
Weakness in steel was sufficient
to offsel what would ordinarily
have been an aid in the form of a
further deflated dollar. The dollar
made record low in the terms of
the present French franc at IS
cents for tile dollar or 6.03 cents
for the franc. The pound sterling
climbed toward parity, touching
$4.82 At the latter gfigure, gold in
London Ca record high at 131 Shill-
ings, nine pence) would be worth
in American paper dollars $3l.75 an
ounce, which would make the dol
lar worth 6572 cents.
Wheat advanced with the May
position selling above 81 a bushel.
1t dipped from the highs, rallied
and closed unchanged TO up Il
cent a pushel. Other grains closed
easier with corn down q cents to
IA cents a bushel Cotton ad-
vanced $1.50 bale and then lost
part of the rise. Silver was buoyant
with gold, the spot price rising rs
within u cent of the high for the
year touched on July l8. Rubber,
copper and sugar futures were
higher.
The widest movers were the min
ing issues. Homestake touched a
record high OF o56, up II points, on
top of rise of 53A points last
week. Federal mining and smelt-
ing which gained % points last
week, rose Is points to new top
at SO, while the preferred made u
new top at 67-up 7.
Other mining issues to make
new highs included Mcintyre Por-
cupine ASS, up Az; st. Joseph
Lead, 297s, up rs; U. S. Smelling
1O4a, up Az; American Smelling
48%, up 2A; American smelling
preferred 85&, up AS; and Inter-
national nickel 22h, up rs.
The stock market registered As
new highs, the largest number since
July 10. OF the 764 issues trad
ed, 248 advanced, 1868 declined and
l48 were unchanged.
Stock sales were 2,720000 shares
against 2,453,i50 shares last Fri
day. Curb sales were 449 900 shares
the largest amount since August 25,
against $780, 900 shares Friday.
Dow Jones preliminary averages;
industrial l04.32, unchanged rail-
road 1925, off lib; utility 2786,
off 0.52.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18

Supervisors In Sessi0n-The board
of county supervisors met at the
court house this morning. During
the morning session matters of a
routine nature were discussed.
Gold Top" Milk and Guernsey
Belle cream. Cellophane double
capped. Grade "a" raw and pas
teurized. Williams Independent
Dairy. Phone 691. 18t3
DR.. A. b. Hanson, dentist. New
Professional Bldg. Phone 60 ott
Auto Leans -Jno. r. Robertson.
TIT Main. Lowest rates. l5tf
For Children use our "Guarante-
ed Milk, Havekorst Guernsey
Farms. Tel. Holtville 873O-J-4.
S II 13 ID 16 l8 10
Milk-F'or rich milk and real
cream, phone 655. Quality Dairy.
7tf t s
Fresh, Juicy Dates at Highway
Date Shop, San Diego highway.
miles west of Ell Centro. 18-tmwf
Real Estate Man Here - Elmer
Kittell, representing the Realty Lii
Quidators, will be I'll the valley this
week offering several pieces of To-
cal property for sale on easy terms
or for cash. Interested persons can
communicate with the firms Of
flee, SOB Bank of America building,
San Diego.
Hazel N. Baker, piano studio, 665
He'll. Phone 900. 16t7
Oria Kenah piano and theory.
Piano in classes. PreinStremental
classes. $50 Olive. Phone 189-W.
l6t5
Ruth Teeple Reid music studio.
523 Holt Ave. Phone 236. Credited.
Beginners and advanced pupils. 14tf
Forty And Eight Meeting-Impe-
rial Valley Voiture, Forty and Eight,
will meet tomorrow night in Vet
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18

al parlorS i'll Ell Centro, where ar
in quest was held this morning by
II coroner IS jury. There verdict was
that the man had come to his death
il an automobile accident and that
the car was driven by a person
Or persons unknown"
Certain laundry marks on the
clothing of the unidentified man
are being investigated by officers.
His finger prints are also being ta-
ken in an effort to trace him by
tEat means, it was said this morn
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
Harrigan Watches
Vegetable Crops

New paintings of peas and let
tuce are being carefully watched by
the agricultural commissioner s Of
flee in regard to grasshopper in
fcStation.
The campaign for eradication of
these pests is being continued al
though there are far less in the
valley than before. Possibility d
new hatch still prevails but it IS
hoped that they may be eradicated
before doing any damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
L. A. Livestock

LOS ANGELES, Sept. l8. WR-
LIVESTOCK:
Hogs 100. Steady. Few truckings
400 to 5.25.
Cattle 230O, steady to weak. Me-
dium to good steers and yearlings,
500 to 6.35, few loads held above
T. Good fed .heifers, 6.l0. Common
to medium cows 800 to 1856. Gutter
grades 1.50 to 2.75.
Calves 900. Steady. Light south
westerns 5.25 to SITS.
Sheep 1400. Lambs strong to %
higher. Common to medium WOOL
ed lambs 405 to 660.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
ENTER LOCAL SCHOOL

Carl w. Landerman and Robert
E. Landerman, young brothers Of
Ii. Lee Landerman, assistant farm
advisor. are here to spend year
and attend Central Union high
school.
Carl is 16 years of age and a ju-
nior while Robert is Is and a So
pkomore. They came from Marys-
vile.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
PRISON BOARD
DIRECTOR DIES

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Calf,
Sept. 18. ,U.P,t-Charles l.. Neumil-
Ter, chairman of the state board of
prison directors, died of heart trou-
BILE today after a brief illness.
He had attended meeting of
the prison board Saturday, when
he became i'll. He remained at the
home of Warden James B. Holo-
han, where he died.
Death occurred as preparations
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18

erans' hall, Brawley, for election of
officers for the new year. Charles
JobeS, chef de gare. urges all mem
bers to be present.
The Academy of Music, Elmer A.
Todd, director, Estelle Livingston,
associate, is now open for enroll
ment of piano pupils of all grades.
632 Olive, Prone 466. l3tf
Violin, Piano, band instrument in
struction. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Williams, 1902 Olive. Phone 1893.
l5t6
Piano Tuning E. w. Waterman.
653 Hamilton, Phone 1291-W.
1878
Delicious Ice Box Cookies and Pc
can tarts, at the National Bakery.
1853
For Milk and Cream from one
herd, rich and wholesome. Call
Vencills Dairy. Phone 8707-M3.
15t4
Returns From CoaSt--MrS. Elaine
Greenwall returned this week after
a combined business and pleasure
trip to Los Angeles. She was away
five weeks. She re-opened her
beauty shop on Sixth street and will
offer many new features in beauty
culture.
DIR. r. C. Ciemons, dentist pro-
fessional bldg. Phone 245.
nj W tt
DR.. Hooper, dentist. X-Ray serv-
ice. 10 N. Main st. DR.. Peters.
mwf
Jenkins violin and trumpet studio
$50 Olive Ave. Private lessons or
class. Phone AIT. 12tf
Car Reported StOlen-A Chrys-
ler roadster registered to FREDERICK
Romero, Calexico, was stolen in
Mexicali on Saturday night accord
ing to a report made to the sher-
lff's office.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
TO SUPPLY BOOKS

Libraries Of all the county schools
will be supplied with books from
the county library by this week,
according to Miss Romaine Rish-
mond. county librarian.
During the past few weeks books
have been put in order and takon
to the various schools for lss
throughout the current school year.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
BUTTER
L. A. Hay

LOS ANGELES, Sept. l8. W.P-
Alfalfa comparable to U. S. No. l
was quoted today at $l1.50; U. S.
No. leafy at Sl1.00 to $11.5O; U. S.
No. 2 at $10.50 to $11.00; and lower
grades at $3.50 to $1050.
Truck receipts 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18
L. A. Banks

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Security First National. ...36h 81
Transamerica ..................... Z 7is
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-18

MORE PLEDGE
CARDS SIGNED.

'ibiiCio VI SOiAouiiiCio PACetBC toi
n Ell Centros NRA campaign:
Adams, Jim
Austin, George M.
Bennett, P. P.
Betsis, John
Bowman, w. c.
Buckel, Len
Burns, j. E.
Carson, James
Casanbon, Olfrca
Clipper, Henry
Coomes, Fred
Craig, Levi
CulberSon, John
Dunsbergen, William j.
Gale, Lee
Glass, E. A.
Guillerno, Marvin
Harrison, Minnie
Hewes, Evan IT.
Hocamp, Mrs. Harry H.
Jackson, Daley
Jones, Philip
King, j. T.
Kirsch, Harriet
Lewis, Clarence f.
Long, Ben
Masnkane, M.
Miller, c. A.
Muller, Mrs.
McBain, Clara
Mcmahon, G. F..
McRae, A. H.
Nemeth, Frank
Okamoto. M.
Page, j. T.
Publiaver, J. E.
Rice, Mrs. Mamie
Richards, Lawrence
Ruby, Robert
Salgade, John L.
Seal, T. w.
Snaier, B. A.
Snaier, Mrs. B. A.
Straits, Geo.
Thompson, r. w.
Thompson, Mrs. r. w.
Wagner, G.. P.
Wetzel, Hugo
Word, Peter
Van Der Linden, Pete.
Arnold, A. B.
Arnold, Mrs. A. 3.
Ashley, G. w.
Ball, William
Bratton, Mrs. Chas.
Brown, M. A.
Carter, Harry
Cysenky, Jack w.
Fair, John c.
Fite, B. C.
Fite, Earl M.
Foreman, Perry r.
Gamboa. Daniel C.
Goode, w. A.
Gracre, E. S.
Hall, Aquilla
Hall, Curnel
Hall, Mrs. F.. M.
Hardy, j. B.
Hart, w. F.
Harvard, Henry
Hayter, H. Rev.
Hollinger, Paul L.
Holmes, r.
Housewright, R. E.
Hunt, H. j.
Kendall, Oral F.
Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Alice
KisSee, j. H.
Land, Geo.
Loudon, Geo. S.
Lucas, Ellison
Martin, Forrest
Miller, George
Mousseau. Calvin G..
Mccain, Claude M.
McNeece, j. B.
Nance, E. A.
Pattener, j. B.
Patterson, Mrs. j. E.
Ports, Mrs. Lessie
Rauenzahn, Leo
Rauenzahn, w. B.
Robinett, c. c.
SmarriS, H.
Sopp, Rev. Tivis
Swami, George A.
TippS, Mrs. Otis
Waldneau, j. A.
Wallabe, Will
Additional dealers include:
Angeles, Buglitsis
Greed Repair Shop
Dupont, DR.. Norman E.
Ell Centro Poultry Market
East Side Grocery
Haas, Russell
Hall, Isaac M.
Highway Date Lunch
Rice, Bob and His Orchestra
Roberts, D. B.
Sunrise Laundry