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Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
INITIATION
AT MEETING
LAST NIGHT

Initiation services marked last
nights meeting of Signal Chapter
No. 276, o. E. S.; held in the Ma
sonic Temple.
The chapter room was beautiful
ly decorated, emblematic flowers in
pedestal baskets being placed at
the star point stations.
Those honored by an escort were
Mrs. Gertrude Maitland, grand
Electa; Mrs. A. N. Bucklin, Mrs.
Ralph Reynolds, past matrons; E.
N. D. Hatch and John w. Cook,
past patrons.
DR.. and Mrs. R. Z. Palmer and
Mrs. John r. Zurcher presented
the chapter with a lovely white
altar cloth.
In observance of public schools
week, John Cook, member of Gen.
trail high school and junior COL
lege faculty, gave a fine address on
the theme of public schools week.
During the business meeting it
was announced that Masons and
Eastern Stars will give a card par
ty in the Masonic Temple Monday
evening, May /. All MasonS and
Eastern Stars are invited and as it
is to be solely a social affair, there
will be no admission charge
Following the chapter meeting,
the group adjourned to the ban
quet hall where a surprise birth
day party was given honoring Mrs.
Ina Anderson, worthy matron. A
gay arrow marked the place of
the honor guest as did huge birth
day cake with its lighted candles:
Bright colored balloons floated over
the table and each guest was given
an arrow to aim at the balloons
which contained birthday wishes
for the worthy matron, the wishes
being written in rhyme.
Tempting refreshments were
served by the committe in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
s Is: OF Interest to Women s ::;:.:
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN SPONSOR GUEST NIGHT

desert, speaking of its many points
Of interest. In Illustrating his re-
marks he showed many specimens
which he has collected which in
clude traces of prehistoric life, such
as the footprints of prehistoric an
finals which he found in Borego
valley.
Relics of the days when the sea
covered the valley were shown
which included oyster shells and
kelp apples. Petrified wood, vol
canic glass, pumice, quartz and
other specimens also we're displayed
to the interest of the audience.
Harris concluded his remarks by
urging his listeners to see for them
selves the many fascinating things
which the valley desert has to offer
them.
Masako Yukawa, talented young
pianist played three brilliantly ex-
ecuted piano solos.
After the program the group en-
joyed refreshments. The long table
was decorated with runners of pur-
pie and gold and at intervals were
placed baskets of Spanish broom
and of purple larkspur, making an
unusual and effective color scheme.
Ice cream nodded to represent
miniature flower pots with color
full blossom growing out of each
center, and cake were served.
Miss Nora Epler, president of the
club, expressed the organization S
of Mr.. Harris talk and
of the fine musical numbers pre-
sented, and spoke in welcome to the
guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
DINNER DANCE
FOR BIRTHDAY

In celebration of his birthday,
Ralph Harrison, son of Mrs. Cali P.
Harrison was host last night to a
group Of friends at a dinner and
dance held at his home, 663 Brigh-
ton avenue.
Sweetpeas made a pretty center
piece for the table at which covers
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs. J. Mar
shall, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Green
well, Miss Ella Reams, Miss Mar
garet Smith, Miss Frances Garrett
John Wright, Ralph brennan and
Ralph Harrison.
After dinner dancing was enjoy
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
Leaves Valley
For Coast City

Miss K. Elizabeth Jackson, for
merly county public health nurse,
left this Afternoon for Santa Bar
bara where she will assume her new
duties with the county health de-
partment
Miss jackson has been in the val
ley since last fall and has made
many friends who regret her de-
parture. She was a member of the
Junior Ten Thousand club. During
the past week number of charm
ing social affairs have been given
in her honor.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
GOLFERS WILL
VISIT LA MESA

A number of local members of
the Barbara Worth country club
are watching the weather reports
with anxious eyes for if sunshine
prevails they will go to La Mesa
to be guests of the golf club in that
city tomorrow.
Among those planning to attend
are Mr.. and Mrs. Norman c. Deaton,
Judge and Mrs. r. -. McPherrin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen P. Nuffer, Mr..
and Mrs. j. d. Huston, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Elvander as well as a
number Of others.
Last week the La Mesa club mem
beers were guests of the local club.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
C. E. GROUP
HOLDS PARTY

Since a tie resulted in the contest
between the two teams of the Chris
tan Endeavor group of the Pres
byterian church, the two teams col
Elaborated in giving party at the
church last night.
Mary Frances Hoppin was cap
tain of one team and James Dyer
captain of the other The plans or
iginally called for the losing side
to give the party but since neither
side could be declared the loser, the
entire group entertained.
Supper was held in the church
and the evening was spent in
games. Rev. and Mrs. Irving T. Raab
chaperoned the party.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
Informal Bridge
Party Yesterday

A pretty bridge luncheon was CIV
en- yesterday by Mrs. John F. Wat
erman at her attractive home ranch.
Sweet peas decorated the lunch
con table and the house. After the
appetizing meal, contract bridge
was enjoyed, Mrs. E. j. Mack win
ming high score prize. Mrs. A. c.
Finney. second and, Mrs. Elmer A.
Todd, low.
Guests were Mesdames Elmer A,
Todd, c. c. jenkins, w. E. Whit
acre, Leo Rauenzahn, A. c. Finney
E. j. Mack, z. E. Clements
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
Evening Meeting
Planned By Group

Women Of the Presbyterian Mis-
sionary society will be hosts Tues
day evening. May 2, TO the mem
bers Of the other church missionary
societies and their husbands. and
10 the ministers of the city and
their wives.
A splendid program is being ar
ranged by Mrs. Irving t. Raab and
a delightful evening will be en-
ioyed by the guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29

1t seems intense excitement was
caused in the otherwise quiet and
tranquil little hamlet of Heber
Thursday evening. All because
Bessie could not be bothered with
conventionalities, and chose to feed
upon the beautiful and enticing
flowers in the garden of a neigh
boring ranch house.
Her owner and her daughter who
live near by, were two of the inno-
cent perpetrators of this supposed
mystery crime which caused the
sheriff and his able deputies un-
told worry and inconvenience as
they secured the nearby fields and
canal banks for some clue whereby
they could trace the culprits and
bring them to justice.
But alas, their hazardous ride to
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
Officer Stays
Mine Robber

BAKERSFIELD, Calf, April 80
W.PjEDepGty sheriffs were expect
ed to return here today with the
body of man known as Shorty"
Measles, who was shot to death af-
ter he assertedly stole 5000 in gold
from the mill Of the Esperanto
mine. and then dynamited the
mine.
The deputies left for Kelso valley,
30 miles east of here, after Jack
Stubs, one of the owners of the
mine, telephoned to report that he
killed Measles and was awaiting
the arrival of officers.
Stubs, in his telephoned report,
said he followed tracks left by
Measles automobile and finally
caught up with and killed the man.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29

conferred by schools, churches, gov
ernments, and homes.
Tomorrow. April 80, will be Boys
Day in Church.. May this week
be particularly thoughtful for the
Boy Scouts of this community.
Today a Scout is loyal and to-
morrow he is reverent.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
Club To Sponsor
Camp Fire Group

Sponsorship of a Camp Fire Girls ;
troop is project which the Jun
ior Ten Thousand club plans TO
take up at once.
The troop will be composed of
Wilson school girls and Mrs. Tom
Montgomery, assisted by other mem
berS OF the club, viii act as guard
ian. A charter will be applied for
and organization is hoped to be
completed by the end of the school
term.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29

the missing chair? Thus the four
neighbors were the innocent VIC
TINS OF circumstance.
The above explanation of the
"Great Heber Mystery, was
brought to The Press by two reput-
able gentlemen of Heber. one OF
whom was the "Good Samaritan -
who aided with his car lights. He
stoutly denied that any chair is
missing. Efforts by the editor to
endeavor to have larceny Of the
chair fastened on Roy Breedlove,
who likes an easy chair, were not
successful, the "Good Samaritan -
declaring that Breedlove was not
even remotely under suspicion. And
thus endeth the "Great Heber Mys-
tery''.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
SIX RESCUED AT SEA

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, April 90.
U.Pp-Four men and two women
were recovered today from the mis-
adventure of being rescued at sea.
The party was rescued by the coast
guard cutter 265 after the mail
boat, City of Anacortes, caught
fire while returning from Huder.
The vessel was destroyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Junior 10000 club dance, $3.50,
club house.
Dance, $3.50, Veterans hall
Kiwanis divisional meeting, !,
Planters hotel, Brawley.
TOMORROW
Sunday services churches.
40 ct 8, 4, Veterans hall.
40 ct s, dinner, $3.50, California
hotel.
Standard Bearers program. 7::30,
Methodist church.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29

A. T. Spencer, Gerber, Tehama
county, will creep feed" his lambs
on mixture of ground barley and
chopped alfalfa mixed with molas-
caS
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29

A new dairy building at the
Mendocino State Hospital Ukiah,
will cost more than $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-29

The new refunding plan for the
MERGED irrigation district will be
based on report of conditions
made by the University Of Califor-
MIA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07

More than $4,000 dwellings were
erected by the National Low-Pric-
ed Homes association of Belgium
last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07

Information as to the financial
progress OF the municipal golf
course will be issued monthly from
now on as the result of a vote
passed yesterday afternoon by the
board of finance. The park board
was instructed to make monthly
reports on the expenses and re-
ceipts at the course after Commits
sioner Charles jackson pointed out
that no such data Is now furnished.
He raised the question when the
monthly report on the Hamilton
park recreation pavilion was read.
declaring that the board should be
kept equally informed regarding
the golf course, too.
The report on the pavilion
showed that from April 22 to May
81 the receipts were $2,295 and the
expenditures $685., leaving a bal
ance Of $3.50. There is now
$5,545 in the sinking fund. The
money is used to retire the bonds
floated to finance the construction
of the pavilion.
During the past month total OF
$63,SO0 was taken In back taxes,
assessments and lien fees. The
money was received as follows:
First district. $34,275: second dis
trict, $29,525. In addition Tax
Attorney George II. Guilfoile re-
ported that during the past month
he made back tax collections Of
$4,010.
Attorney Guilfoile also took In
payments from several bankrupt
estates, representing settlement Of
back tax claims. The bankrupts
and the amounts were: Barnett
Furniture company $125; Magic
Auto Supply company 1853; Brass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07
SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED
COLLISION ON
EAST MAIN ST
Traffic Tied Up and Wom-
an Hurt By Flying
Glass
WORK FOR POLICE

A triple collision on East Main
street yesterday afternoon, short
~ before o'clock, involving a
truck, sedan and n trolley car
tied up traffic and delayed hum
dreds OF factory employees home
ward bound. Eight trolley cars and
scores Of autos were caught In the
t"jnm".
Mrs John Lynch, 65. OF 373 East
Main street, passenger on the
New Haven. Waterbury y car, was
thrown from her seat and was cut
by flying glass. She suffered q
number of bruises and decorations,
but was not seriously hurt. She was
taken to her homo, whore she was
attended by her physician.
The trolley cur headed for Ex-
change Place was In charge OF Mo-
torman Charles A.. Thomas. the
truck owned by the Byrolley Trans
portation Company was driven by
George Il, Billiard of 81 Wood.
bine avenue.
The police report states that Nell
son swung his truck out of line Ia
avoid colliding with tho sedan, but
clipped tho latter and then crash
cd head-on into the trolley car
Tho windows In front OF the car
were smashed and the truck dis.
abled. Several policemen had to
work some tlmo TO sti'hlghten out
tho difficulty and to clear the
street of traffic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07
EXPERIMENTS TO
FIND THE CAUSE
OF INFLUENZA
Three British Doctors
Have Discovered 1t and
Will Show Way to Pre-.
vent Its Spread

London, July 7(UP)-The medi.
cal publication "tho Lancet Will
say Saturday that experiments cnr-
ried out by three British doctors
have led TO the discovery Of the
primary eaues Of influenza, and
thus mako possible prevention OF
repetition Of major epidemies
such q sthoso Of 1913 and 1920 In
which 100000 people died.
Drs. Wilson Smith, G. II. An
drews and y. =. Laidlaw, of tho
National Institute Of Medical Re-
search, the Lancet will say, found
that influenza was caused by Al
ter passing virus which they isola.
ted by injecting ferrets'
Tho discoveries supplement. those
Of tho Rockefeller Institute, which
resulted In valuable knowledge OF
influenza through experiments on
hogs, which, however, were infect.
cd with q milder type OF influenza
not corresponding to that which
affiiets human beings.
IL In expected that human beings
now may be immunlzed from the
deadiier form, the Lancet Will say
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07
Waterbury's With
Other Towns Is
Given Approval
Tuesday Afternoon Holidays for Majority Of Local
Stores to Commence July ll-C0ntinue Until
August z9-Few to Close Saturday Afternoons
Pull State Schedule Is Ready

close wednesday, July ~ to August
so.
Now Britain - wednesday, 1900
o'clock, July ~ to August 30.
New Haven--No afternoon clos
New London No afternoon
Newtown -. VIII close excep,
Saturday ut 6:i5 o'clock. June to
Mantle - No afternoon closing,
Norwalk - No afternoon clos.
Norwich - Thursday, 1900 o..
clock, July 10 20 August 81.
Plainvilie - Wednesday, 1900 o..
clock. Stores close all year round
at above time and date.
Putnam - Thursday. 1900 o.
clock, July 10 to September. 20.
Seymour - No definite schedule
for all. .s.
Stamford - No closing.
Thompsonville = "Wednesday,
1890 O'Clock, juno z to September
%.
Torrington - No closing.
Wallingford - Majority, We'd
nesday afternoon, 1880 o'clock,
Waterbury - Tuesday, 1900 o.
clock, July II to August 20. A
small number of stores will close
on Saturday.
West Haven Practically tho
only stores closing are the grocery
stores--various half days during
the summer.
Westport - Will close at $500
o'clock, Juno 10 to September !,
Wlllimantic - "wednesday, 1900
o'clock, July ~ TO August 80.
Windsor - Wednesday, 1890 o.
clock, June z, to August 80.
Winsted - No closing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07
Connecticut Valley
Planted To Potatoes
Afford Soil Rotation Crop-Encouraged Potato Show
at Eastern States Exposition

crops were harvested the growers
discovered that they had ready
consuming market close ut hand.
The net result has been reduction
of tobacco and onion acreage, ex-
tensive planting of potatoes and a
nav types of specialized Connec-
cut valley farming.
In recognition OF this new agri-
cultural industry, the Eastern
States Exposition at Its 18th an
nual fall exhibition from Sept II
to 20 inclusive will conduct Its first
annual potato show, with two
groups, five special classes and 2b
prizes. It will be strictly u CONNER
cial show with competition open to
all potato growers In the Connec-
ticut river valley who raise one or
moro acres OF potatoes. All exhib-
its must DO marked with the name
OF variety, must be clean and may
DO brushed while dry. Washing will
not disquaiify an entry. Potatoes
will be Judged on condition, free.
dom from disease, trueness to type
and uniformity and size.
There will DO two groups OF tub
ers, one for Irish cobblers and the
other for Green Mountain. In the
Irish Cobbler group there will be
two classes, one for rs specimens
shown with out containcr and an.
other for potatoes Of commercial
grade shown IN 100 pound sacks,
with i've prizes IN each class.
In tho Green Mountain group
there will be three classes. one for
rs specimens with out coptainer,
another for bakers calling for 70
specimens without container and u
third for 100 pound commercial
sacks, i've prizes to be awarded In
each class. Judging will BIO based
on the marketability OF the pota-
toes shown with the result that
uniformity and size will be stressed
less than has been tho accepted
practice.
Details Of the potato show are
being worked out by u special ex-
Parsons Of Northampton IN chair
man, In cooperation with the
Eastern states Exposition manage
ment. Other members OF the 20.
tato show exhibit committee are:
stewart Batchelder OF Sunderland.
Ciyifford u. Belden OF Hatfield,
Fred II. Burr OF Easthampton. Ed
ward L. Hazcp, Homer J.. Crafts
Of Whatciy, A. u. Fowler Of West
field, Earl Ingraham OF CRANKY.
Lewis Mum OF Gill, Charles Park.
or of Mortified. Albert u. Clark
of Montague, william Fl. Baker,
Jr, OF Chesterfeid, j. II. Putnam
of Greenfield, A IS. Leland OF
Northampton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07
Newspaperman Makes
Record u. S. Air Trip

Chicago (UP)--Chicago to San
Francisco TO New York and back
TO Chicago In ~ hours. That's
tho new round trip coast to .eoast
record made by Charles Blake,
Chicago newspnperman, told by
his newspaper TO zoe how, quickly
this trip could BIO made, using only
regular scheduled transportation
services.
Blake left Chicago Thursday
night on United Air Lines three
mile.R. minute plane, arrived IN
Nan Francisco ut tho breakfast
heum was back In Now York for
breakfast Friday morning, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07

Springfield, Mass. July Fertile
acres of the Connecticut Valley,
long famous for tho cultivation OF
specialized crops, particularly to-.
baeeo and onions, have undergone
q Transformation this season, and
while tobacco growing and onion
culture are still major agricultur.
al activities, nevertheless O new
conner to tho ranks In the humble
potato Ii crowding tho older favor
ties for recognition and now prom.
ises to take high rank az one Of
the principal financial crops Of this
western New England region.
The change has been 10 gradual
perhaps that the average person
has not been aware Of q new type
Of plant rotation. There are still
acres and acres Of tobacco, much
| Of II shade grown, and In the onion
centers Of Hadley, Hatfield, What
ely and Sunderland there are yet
acres and acres of onionS. Prob
ably no crops will ever replace
these standbys OF Connecticut val
Icy farmers upon which agrlcul-
tural prosperity In this section has
been based.
But II only requires q casual trip
over tho main motor routes TO
convince tho observer that some.
thing has happened, suddenly, to
valley land. Cr0wding the road
Sides thanking the TOBACCO and on
lon fields ar6 huge fields soWn to
O. new erop-potatoes. More than
1000 acres OF Connecticut valley
soil has been diverted to potato
growing this year and there IN
every indication that this acreage
will DO Increased next season. With
an estimated average yield Of ESQ
bushels per acre, II means that
more than 1000, 900 bushels OF val.
Icy potatoes will DO available for
this years market.
experts. potato growing has come
TO stay IN this section and adds u
new major potato area to the two
already famous, namely, Arroo.
stock County In Maine and the seed
potato country Of Vermont Part Of
the swing to potato culture was
caused by the necessity OF finding
o profitable crop to replace acre.
age previously sowed TO tobacco.
for tobacco crops have not moved
too RAPIDLY In the past few years.
The onion market has had Its ups
and downs M well, Then there was
the need OF some other crop TO
provide the necessary soil rotation.
Experiments were made, farm
ers cooperating with extension
agene las. Potatoes grew we'll and
not only was II possible to produce
excellent potatoes, but when tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07
Montreal to Get 1885
Social Workers Congress

Montreal (UP)-The National
Social Workers Conference Will
hold it's 1895 congress in Montreal.
Alderman Goyette, acting May
or of Montreal, who accompanied
the Montreal delegation to the
1888 congress, held recently in
Chicago, announces that he has
received telegram from the Off
cials of the organization to this
effect. The congress will bring
from 5000 to 10000 visitors here
In June, 1895.
Snow has fallen in South Africa
,ritii., snrnt, miles of the enuAtnr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07

Waterbury's 1893 summer store
closing schedule has been approve
ed by the Connecticut Chamber OF
Commerce at Hartford. Notice OF
the Waterbury schedule, along
with a schedule showing the var
ious cities and towns In the state
which have voted for or against
closing was issued to-day from
Hartford. waterbury's schedule
takes effect next Tuesday after.
noon when the local stores viii
close ut non hour. This program
will be In effect until August goth,
However, all local stores will not
close on Tuesday. There Is u small
group OF stores that will close on
Saturdays, instead. In several Cons
necticut cities and towns no half
holidays will be accorded the
clerks ut all. In few instances In
Waterbury also there will DO nc
let out earlier daily and on Satur-
duy evening TO mako UP for the
difference. The summer schedule az
compiled by the Connecticut
Chamber Of Commerce, Is as fol-
lows:
Ansonla Wednesday, 100
o'clock. July 8, tor August 80. Mar
kcts close Tuesday Mt 100 o'clock,
Bridgeport Wednesday, $500
o'clock, July 0 to September 2.
Bristoi--Wedncsday. i?;00-i2;3C
o'clock, July to September, few
stores close during June and Sep
Derby - wednesday, 1880 o..
clock, July ~ to August 80.
Greenwich - Wednesday after.
noon, 1000 will close; Saturday
afternoon 500 will close.
Hamden Wednesday, 100 o..
clock, June Z TO September Z. Is
Hartford Majority Will not
close. Some specially stores Will
close on Saturdays during July and
August.
Kent - No closing.
i.akcville - No closing.
Manchester tincludes South
Manchester) -- Wednesday 1900
o'clock, Juno Z to August 80.
Meriden - Wednesday 1880 o..
clock, July ~ TO August 80.
Middletown 49, Majority will not
close, some grocery and meat mar.
kots will take "Wednesday AFTER
noon.
Milford - No closing.
Moosup - Thursday, 1880 o.
clock, January !, to December 81
Mystic No change during
summer from regular hours. :.
Nnugatuck --- Few stores VIII
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07

returned to his starting place,
Chicago, for lunch saturday at
noon. The air distance was $3.50
miles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07
Lithuanian Outing
Sunday at Quassapaug

A large number OF Waterbury
Lithuanians will participate In an
outing at Keily's point, Quassn-
pnug, on sunday. J. T. Luskys Will
take talking pictures Of the event.
Many are also expected to attend
from other cities In tho state.
Choirs from the various cities will
take part In the musical program.
Professor Alexander Aleksis Will
direct the choir from st Joseph's
church, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-07
ITO ENTERTAIN
| LAKEWOOD
st Lucy's Holy Name So.
ciety to Present Pro.
gram Tonight
I'M AID OF BASEBALL

The st Lucy's Holy Name So
ciety viii sponsor their first annual
entertainment and dance at Lake.
wood Park in the beautiful Rose
land Ballroom tonight, featuring
Atwoods Seresaders. Joseph
Summa, chairman OF the enter
tainment committee Is quite con-
fident that there will be a good
turnout for the affair which Is
on to help defray the expenses in
Cured by the baseball team in the
local Parish Loop.
President Michael Manfred
wishes to advise all the members
that there will be meeting of the
Society next Monday evening at s
o'clock, when the business for the
coming month will be- discussed.