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Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12
BEDTIME STORIES
an adventure" answered Mr.. Long,
By HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright 1882 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)

an adventure" answered Mr.. Long
ears.
20. K.," quacked Jimmie.
He took hold of the steering
handle in one of his wings which
he could wibble and wobble about
quite a bit. First Jimmie steered to
the left. Then he steered to the
right, and then he steered straight
ahead right down the frozen pond
toward the far-off end.
II think there will be an ad-
venture down there!' quacked
Jimmie.
Lets hope sol" said Mr.. Long
ears.
This is lots of fun!" quacked
Jimmie as the ice boot sailed fast
er and faster, for the wind was
blowing hard under the open UNI
brella.
"I'm glad you like it, said Uncle
Wiggily.
Though it was cold, neither the
rabbit nor the duck boy minded it,
for Uncle Wiggily had on a warm
coat of fur and Jimmie's thick
winter feathers kept him very
coZy.
All of sudden as the two friends
were sailing along there sounded a
loud cracking noise.
Whats that2" shouted Uncle
Wiggily.
u don't know for sure" Jimmie
answered, "but maybe it's an ac-
cident,"
And surely enough it was an ac-
cident. The ice over which the boat
of the rabbit gentleman was skim
ming was too thin to hold them all
up and it began to crack. The ice
broke into many pieces. Great holes
in it showed the cold water be-
meath.
"Ohl OIL" quacked Jimmie.
We're going to break through the
ice" &,
Quick" cried Uncle Wiggily.
"Steer for that little island, Jimmie
boyl' The rabbit gentleman point
ed to a little island of rocks and
bushes in the middle of the pond.
While Mr.. Longears held the UNI
brella to catch all the wind, JIM
ME turned the steering handle and
soon the boat slid across the bro
ken pieces of ice, out of the cold
water, up on the shore of the lit
tie island.
Now we are safe!" ouacked JIM
mie. But It was an accident all
right"
"It surely was" said Mr.. Long
ears. And l wonder how we are
to get off this island? My ice boat
can't sail on water" But don't wor-
ry, the rabbit and duck will be all
right. And if the corckscrew will
stop pulling feathers out of the
dusting brush to make the pussy
cat look like a canary bird, III
tell you next about Uncle Wiggily
on the island
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12
QUICK SERVICE
RECEIVERS TIRE

Thirty-minute service brought a
smile yesterday afternoon; 30-min-
ute service by the California high
way patrol and Captain A. F. Os-
walt brought a smile to the lips
OF G.. A. Swope, truck driver, who
lost a tire from his truck and To-
Gated it again through the services
Of the state traffic office.
Swope lost the spare tire on the
Los Angeles highway detour near
the Riverside county line, and
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
HELP THE BLIND

EL CENTRO'S annual opportunity to
- help most deserving work, and one
that has popular appeal to all, comes
Saturday when the campaign for funds
to assist the American Brotherhood of
Free Reading for the Blind is held here.
Through similar campaigns conduct
ed in the past, the work which this or
ganiZation is doing, is well known here.
Funds obtained from such drives are
used to provide books in the Braille sys-
tenn, the standard means by which the
blind may read.
Conducted on a non-Sectarian and non-
profit basis, the brotherhood makes eX-
cellent use of every cent contributed to
it.
Starting a number of years ago in Cal
ifornia, the work has spread through
out the country and thousands of vol
umes of Braille books have been distrlb-
uted where they are available for the
blind.
Recently, through the cooperation OF
authors and publishers of several OF the
larger magazines in the country, an all
story magazine for the blind has been
founded. Permission to reprint the
best magazine stories has been given to
the brotherhood and several issues of
the magazine have brought highest
praise from those whom it benefits most.
Recognizing the heavy demands made
upon all for assistance, the brotherhood
is modest in its request for assistance,
setting no sum as its goal in the local
campaign, but gratefully accepting
whatever the people can afford to give.
A local committee of persons known
to the community is in charge OF the
drive and all funds received Will be
turned over to this body to be forward
ed to the brotherhood.
The Joy and comfort afforded TO the
blind through the work OF the brothef-
hood cannot be measured by those VINO
have their sight The ability to read
opens to the unfortunates all the de-
lights which can be expressed through
the printed word and brings perpetual
sunshine into lives which would other-
wise be hopelessly darkened.
Residents of this community may
RIGHTLY feel that in contributing to the
work of the brotherhood they are CIV,
inc aid where it is greatly needed ana
where it will be most highly appreciat-
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12
Editorial Page
and
Features

IMPERIAL COUNTY'S government
act, approved by the grand jury and
the board of supervisors, is now before
the legislature for its approval, with as
surance that it will be given, as the as
semblyman and senator from this dis
trict are favorable to it, this usually be-
ing tantamount to approval by the leg
islature
There is no denying that the reduc-
ton in expense for which the act pro-
vldes IS drastic, but it is justified when
the extraordinary losses taken by bus
inessmen and wage earners in the past
three years are taken into consideration.
Not only have businessmen and wage
earners seen their incomes reduced, but
they have also seen county taxes in
crease at time when every community
in the county is seeking means for re-
ducing taxes instead of increasing them.
Some departments of the county gov
ernment will unquestionably be severe
ly handicapped by the reductions in their
appropriations, but they will get by,
for it is characteristic of most OF us that
we can face and surmount undesirable
conditions when they are placed before
US.
Consolidation of several offices for
which the act provides, will receive the
endorsement of all. The consolidation
need not impair the efficiency of the
offices in any degree, and the resultant
saving in salary and expense certainly
justifies the action.
The only reason for the existence of
some of the offices consolidated might
be likened to candles or family albums.
We have them because our forefathers
had thap1. hlif -dlGnQnSP With
them without ever missing them.
1t may come as a surprise to some
particularly occupants of county offices
that these offices can function with
out their present set-ups and while such
a surprise may be distasteful to the in
dividuals most vitality concerned, con-
solidation is more than justified by the
benefit which comes to the people OF
Imperial county as whole.
The recommendation has also been
made by the grand jury and the super
visors that the California Irrigation Dis
trict Act be changed to permit closer
supervision of expenses. As this is
matter in which other districts besides
the Imperial Irrigation District are
concerned, it is a matter entirely up to
the legislature.
However, the recommendation should
receive the diigent attention of lmper-
ial county's representatives at Sacra-
mento.
A little hint for tomorrow might be
appreciated at this time. It is Friday,
the 18th.
1t would seem that Californians must
have everything big, even when it comes
tn wind
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12
WILD WOMAN?

VISALIA, Cal. WPt-When he
held up chair to fend off his
wifes attack on him, she kicked
the chair to pieces and bruised
herself, and then exhibited the
bruises to obtain a battery charge
against him, Robert A. Oliver
charged in his suit for divorce here.
Not only that, he said, but she
broke into the county road main
tenance yard under his supervision
and drove away one of the trucks.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-New
faces are appearing around the no.
tells and a good many of their own
ers are turning out TO be Democrats
in search of jobs.
This advance guard of the thou
sands who are clamoring for posi-
tons under the new Democrats
regime is not confined to the ho-
tells. Many of the visitors are at the
cheaper rooming houses, hoping for
the day when they can move to lar
ger and better accommodations
The ones quartered in hotels are,
for the most part, smartly attired
and prosperous looking. Some of
them are lawyers who have been
practicing in other cities and who
are negotiating for suites in WASH
ington to take care of the busi-
ness that may come their way.
Others are frankly on the hunt,
with their eyes fixed on the various
jobs that will be open. Is
The visitors to date do not in
clude many who are in the run
ming for the most important jobs,
such as ambassadorships or cab
met positions. They represent, ra-
ther, the applicants for the depart
mental or bureau places paying
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Every day congress is in session
costs the country about $125000.
The present session is nearly over,
and here is list of measures which
have been passed so far and signed
by the President:
A bill pensioning one John s.
Shaw.
A bill authorizing the treasury to
pay house and senate employees on
the Goth of the month instead of
the 30th, so they could have their
December pay before Christmas.
A bill for restitution of certain
post office employees at Detroit"
A measure authorizing commits
sioners of the District of Colum-
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

Published every evening Except Sunday by the
Imperial Valley Press, Inc. 625 State street, FL
Centre California. w. C. Costello. business man.
ager. Telephone 26, business office 700, editorial
department. Full leased wire United Press Asso-
cistonS
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Ianuaru 10 lQlS

January IL, 1918
A campaign to clean up Imper-
ial because of the menace that
city's condition has on the social
welfare of the rest of the valley,
has been started by the Brawley
Chamber of Commerce, says the
Holtyille Tribune.
Ell Centro high school probably
will drop out of the county inter-
scholastic debating league, having
been defeated SO many times that
the debating coach has lost track
of the knockoutS.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12
TEN YEARS AGO

Imperial Valley now has its first
S3,000,000 bank.
One hundred and forty-four
thousand acres of land in the CAL
ipatria and inland districts, north
o. the third standard, will be bond
ed to form road district for the
north-end, if plans of the cham
ber of commerce are carried out
The committee making plans is
composed of representatives of Nj
,and and Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

j. E. Burns, Shaw Island, Wash
ington, who has been growing gin
seng for 81 years, harvested a crop
of 200 pounds of dried root this
fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

Why should the Democratic parry
worry about its debt? Ism eVepy'ii'hs
going to be lovely after Marcn
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

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per month, 55 cents; by mall SO cents per month
in advance Entered at Ell Centre, California, post
office as second-class matter. Member California
Newspaper Publishers Association. NJ. C. Mogen-
son, national advertising representatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

And while they are INVESTIGATING we
hope the legislators will not oveflook @
tba "California Lancers", and find out
why they can't drill as well as troop VI
Bow Scout cubs.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

The Long-Glass battle in the senate
has nothing to do with the beer bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

There was good attendance at
the farmers institute held at See
ley recently. The fine barbecue
proved to be a needed attraction.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This
Date In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Jauuary 10 1919

There is little water politics on
tap so far this year as far as Wat
er company No. l is concerned. If
there is serious opposition to the
present board the fact has not yet
developed.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

A little hint for tomorrow might be
appreciated at this time. 1t is Friday,
the 18th.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-12

1t would seem that Californians must
have everything big, even when it comes
to wind
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23
Ell CENTRIC FISH, MARKET

Sea Bass Filet, lb. .25c
Channel Cat, lb.. .40c
Kingfish, lb. ..1Sc
Fresh Crabs, ca. .6Oc
Lobsters, ID. .35c
Oysters, doz. -25c
Finnan Haddie. doc
Salt Mackerel, ca. 25c
Picked Herring .lOc
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23
McCLeliond Held
At County Jail

Ira McClelland, %, is held at the
county jail today pending his ap-
pearance before the county grand
jury in its investigation into the
murder last January 16 of J. F.
"Rlackie" RoZell on the ranch of
Sam McClelland near the West
district.
McClelland is held only as a
witness, it was understood. The
grand jury recently took up consid-
Grafton of the case, continuing it
until a later date when some i'm
portant witnesses could not be To-
Gated. Among them were McClel-
land.
Ira's brother, Tom McCleland, re-
mains a fugitive as officers seek
him in connection with the Staying
and subsequent attempt to burn
Rozell's body. Although Rozell was
killed January IL his body was not
found until January 90. 1t had
been carried away in the murdered
mans automobile and both the au-
tomobile and the body were char
red bv flames, although not des-
troyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23
ACTIVITIES AT CENTRAL UNION

In honor of George Washing
tons birthday, classes at Central
were shortened so that school ad-
.journed at o'clock. In addition to
the shortened periods, an assem-
bly, was held in the morning. The
program opened with an orches-
trail selection directed by Miss Lu-
cile Krause. Following this. Ell
bert Berry, student body president
called fer brief business announce
ments. Members of the music de-
partment announced the coming
operetta, Bon Voyage, to be pre-
sented Friday night
The outstanding feature OF the
Washington Days program was the
speaker presented by Ware n
Currier. Sam Hume, executive sec
retary of the California Council
en- International Relations, gave
an instructive and interesting talk
on affairs in the Far East and the
Chino-Japanese situation in par
ticular.
The assembly concluded with an
orchestral selection and two songs
by the boys quartette, composed of
Byron Ferguson, Bob Chestnut,
John King, and George Carter.
1t was generally agreed that the
class of '33 had the most unique
senior dreSs-up day in the history
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23

given to the boys and girls pres
ent, and the students matched
numbers to find partners for the
evening Of games. Refreshments
| were served
Names have been posted on the
j. G. bulletin board for tennis
matches to be played to determine
the j. c. champion. According to
the system any one on the list may
challenge a player who is above
him in number of victories.
Central is eagerly awaiting the
Kiwanis debate trophy that will
rest permanently in trophy case
The hard work of Miss Annette
Damron, debate coach, and of FL
bert Berry, John Couch. John King,
and Robert Childers. members OF
the team, made Central the final
resting place for this cup.
students IN journalism are max
ing a comparison of newspapers
selected from various cities in the
United States. Papers received are
the San Francisco Chronicle, the
Kansas City Star, and the Chicago
Tribune, these in addition to the
San Diego and Los Angeles papers.
The high school track meet will
be held on the local field next Sat-
urday, February 25.
Everyone is urged to attend this
track meet to see some fast run
ming, and possibly some records
broken.
The Misses Betty DuSold, Ro-
berta Ferguson, and Majken Mo-
line, former Centralites now at
tending y. G. L. A, are visiting
here this week preparatory to en-
rolling for second semester at the
university.
Fritchard Couch, who attended
U. G. L. a. first semester, has now
entered C. j. C.
According to the plan being used
this year, Girl Reserves choose
subject to study each month. Feb
ruary was devoted to Vacations,
and this subject will be continued
over to March. In connection with
the subject a vocational conference
of Imperial Valley Girl Reserves
will be held here March II. Ell Cen
tro girls are the hostesses. AL
though the plans have not been
completed, the main speaker will
be Mrs. Parr.
The A. w. S. held a pot luck sup
Fer in the cafeteria Monday night.
After the pot luck, the girls fol-
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23
CHILD CLINIC
HERE TONIGHT

Actual demonstration of the work
Of the state travelling child guild
ance clinic will take place tonight
at 8 o'clock in the Ten Thousand
club house, when the public is in
Yited to witness the demonstration.
-Four children, two from Ell Cen
tro and two from Brawley, will act
as cases and the clinic workers will
demonstrate the way they handle
the problems of the different
child, helping him to make the pro-
per adjustments to his world.
Parents, teachers and all those
interested. are invited to attend
and urged TO bring any problems
that they may have. The clinic
psychologists will be glad to dis
cuss problems and to answer any
questions.
The clinic operated here last
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23

of Central. Everything from George
Washingtons and Indians to Tom
Sawyers and gypsies paraded
around Central campus last Fri
day. The photographers of the La
Solana spent a busy day trying to
snap pictures of all the gay and
gaudy seniors.
Senior dress-up day will find an
important place in this years La
Solana which is featuring the snap
section in an entirely new and diff
ferent manner from anything yet
tried in Ell Centro. The calendar for
this year is also being handled in
very original way.
Students at Central were glad
to note the return to school of Mrs.
E. E. Keller, Latin instructor, and
of Paul thornton, agriculture ad-
wiser. Both have been absent be-
cause of illness in the families.
Freshmen returned the sopho-
more party with a Valentine party
held in the gym Friday night. The
gym was attractively decorated
with large valentines; this motif
was also carried out in entertain
ment for the evening. An original
idea was the basketball game be-
tween the freshmen anu sopho-
more boys. The latter were VIC
torious. Numbered valentines were
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23
Information On
Your Income Tax

Taxpayers should note that un-
der the revenue act of 1882 the Gre
dit for dependents as well as the
personal exemption is required to
be prorated where a change of sta
tuS occurs during the taxable year.
A fractional part of month is to
be diSregarded unless it amounts TO
more than half month, in which
case 1t is considered a month.
For example, single man and
a single woman who were married
on July 20, 1882, and were living
together on the last day of the
taxable year may file a joint re-
turn and would be entitled to a
personal exemption OF $2,208.34
which is 7-12 Of $1,000 for the hus-
band while single, plus 7-l2 OF
81 900 for the wife while single
plus 5-12 of s2,5OO for the period
during which they were married. II
separate returns are filed, each is
entitled to a personal exemption
of $l,104.17, which 7-12 of $1,000
plus Y of 5-12 of $2,5o0. If during
the year 1892 the husband or tht
wife had the status of the head O.
a family prior to their marriage, HI
or she would be entitled to his o,
her pro rata share of the persona
exemption of $2,500 allowed thu
head Of a family for the perioC
prior to their marriage instead o.
merely that allowed single per
son. However, for the period o.
their marriage any exemption Il
which either might be entitled al
the head of a family would b,
merged in the joint personal ex'
emption for that period. The join
personal exemption allowable II
the case of a couple who were mar
ried and living together during tn,
entire year may not exceed $3.50
If a child under 18 years of ag'
and dependent ON the parent 70
support reaches the age of 18 year
during the taxable year, the credi
of $400 for dependent is required
, to be prorated in the same manne
as the personal exemption. For ex
ample should the child's eighteenth
birthday fall on June 80, the par
ent would be entitled to claim 500
credit for the dependent child
that is, Y of $400. The same rul'
applies to other dependents wher'
change of status occurs durinI
the taxable year.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23

spring under the auspices Of the
county federation Of women's clubs.
This year 1t is brought to the val
ley by the county probation Of
flee. It is hoped that eventually.
when funds permit, a permanent
clinic may be established for the
valley.
DR.. Norman Fenton, head of the
bureau of juvenile research under
which the clinic operates; Miss
Amytis Richey, psychologist and
manager of the clinic; DR.. Harry
F.. Blossom, psychiatrist; and Mrs.
Coda Brinker, social worker, are
the members of the clinic who will
conduct the demonstration tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23

lowed instructions to find a treas
ure that had been previously hid
den. The treasure, a box of candy
was finally found by Pauline Her
Betty Southworth, Marjorie Moore
and Connie Pace. After the trea-
sure hunt, the group returned to
the cafeteria to have hot choco-
late. About 80 girls attended. Miss
Bayley, Miss Wilson, and Miss
Proudfoot were also present.
G. A. A. begin to play off the
basketball next Wednesday after
school Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday will be spent in this play
off.
]. C. track season opened Off
cially when Coach Roland Taylor
called a meeting of those who de-
sired to go out for the team this
year. Training began in earnest this
week. The first meet will be late in
March or early April.
Girl Reserves recently held an
informal recognition service at
which Margaret Mousseau and
Barbara Bright were recognized.
The Warrior-Nomad goes to
press this Friday. The county fair
will be featured in this issue.
The annual formal banquet of
the California Scholarship FEEDER
alton, chapter 81. will be held at
the Barbara Worth country club.
Saturday. March IL. Tickets will be
85 cents per person. Although plans
have not been completed the fol-
lowing chairmen are working on
the details: Leo Madlem, program: |:
Margaret Loud, entertainment; and
Betty Surface, invitations. Mem
bers of either semester, honorary
members, and the high school and
junior college faculty are invited
to the banquet.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23
ESCAPES PARALYSIS

WATERVILLE, Me. 'U.P)-When
Fireman John Campbell fell down
stars, he remained on duty. Sew
eral days later, on consulting a
doctor, he found that he had suf-
fered a fracture of the neck, but
that the bone had reset itself, saw
ing him from paralysis.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23
ACTRESS TO WE'D

HOLLYWOOD, Fen. %. UP) =
Kathleen Burke, who won a film
contract as a panther woman"
and Glen Rardin, Chicago photo
grapher, will be married Saturday,
it became known today with filing
of notice of intention to wed. The
romance began in Chicago where
Miss Burke formerly lived.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23

alton. They are fighting chaos in
the states transportation machin-
cry and disorganization of the
states marketing facilities. We be-
heve the five bills named will be
helpful in restoring order and we
are not interested in any other
measures purporting to regulate
highway transport"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23

1t only costs about $40 an acre to
plant cultivated Christmas trees in
Washington and this industry is
growing. There are about 2,7o0 trees
to the acre.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-23

1t is truly a JOY to discover that
perfect combination that means
real cigarette pleasure =. the
Character and Mildness of Lucky
Strike! Character born of the
finest tobaccos.
Evening star., 1933-03-02
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