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Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13

promised to aid the committee in
bringing out new data regarding
activities of munitions firms and
their regulations with the war de-
partment.
High Taxes Urged
Senator Bennett Clark, Missouri,
Democratic member of the Npmmit-
tee, conferred with President Roose-
welt and he saw no reason for con-
flict between the senate investiga-
tors and the President IS board. He
said Mr.. Roosevelt felt the two
agencies should be mutually help
full.
Republicans Gerald P. Nye, North
Dakota, and Arthur Vandenburg,
Michigan, however, did not modify
their dontention that the Presi-
dent IS action was hasty and unWise.
Bernard Baruch, chairman of the
White House board, said he believ-
ed taxing away of virtually all
war time profits was the best way
to achieve the Presidents goal
"People should be allowed to
make money during war, but they
shouldn't be allowed to keep it,, -
he said.
Meantime, it was revealed de-
tailed legislation for economic mob
ilization and limitation of profits
was drafted by the war policies
commission in the closing days of
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Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
Christmas Rush
At Post Office

The annual Christmas rush, is
beginning to show up at the post
office according to Postmaster
Richmond, who stated today that
there is a noticeable increase in in
coming and outgoing parcel post,
most of the packages giving the
outward signs of being Christmas
presents.
1.-THE rain yesterday slowed up
activities somewhat the post
master said, "but from now on we
expect business to increase conSid-
erably until the holidays are over. !"
Persons who plan to send gifts
back to the east coast are advised
that it is none too early to get them
off if they plan to have them de-
livered by Christmas. The post
master pointed out that with the
heavy population in the east, most
of them sending out Christmas
gifts, the post offices are swamped
earlier than in less denSely settled
areas, the result being to Slow up
sorting and delivering gifts. Pack
ages sent now to the east coast are
certain to arrive in time for Christ
mas, but next week may be too late.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13

wind and the comparatively mild
temperatures over most of the
Rocky mountains.
No severely cold temperatures are
anticipated but should the skies
clear, the nights will be colder than
they have been for the past few
days.
The rains, so far, have done no
damage that amounts to anything
as far as agriculture is concerned,
states B. A. Harrigan, agricultural
commissioner
Dairymen of course are never too
delighted with rains since the mud
dy corrals and roads always cause
them considerable inconvenience
and trouble. The few rancherS who
had hay cut were injured by the
rain but at this season of the year
little hay is down. Lettuce was
not harmed as the injury to that
crop occurs when it is ready to
market.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
Mad Dog Killed
West OF City

A large, male police dog which
had gone mad was killed a half
mile east of the Eucalyptus school
house yesterday.
County health officials stated to-
day they are most anxious to learn
if any person or animal were bitten
by this mad dog before it was
killed. Any person living in the
vicinity of the Eucalyptus school
who might know anything about
this matter is urged to communi-
cate with DR.. Warren Fox, county
health officer at his office in the
court house just as soon as posi-
BILE SO that proper treatment might
be given to the one bitten by this
mad dog.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
FLORIDA CROP
LOSS HEAVY

ATLANTA, Dec. 13 U.P)-Winter
lifted its seige of cold in Dixie to-
day, leaving behind destruction in
the tropical fruit groves of Florida.
Fruit growers and truck garden
ers of Florida counted their losses
in the millions as the cold wave,
which dropped temperatures to as
low as 18 degrees in Gainesville,
Fla, worked havoc.
The orange crop suffered 25 to
35 per cent loss; the tangerine loss
was estimated at so to 60 per cent;
grapefruit suffered little damage;
but truck gardens in some sections
were a total loss. Authorities at
Kissimee, Fla, placed the tangerine
loss at 80 per cent in that area.
Increased prices for the remaind-
er of the crop, however, are ex-
pected to offset the loss from the
cold and the growers as a whole
are expected to receive about the
same amount of revenue.
A Negro woman was found frozen
to death in Atlanta. An overheated
flue, however, resulted in three CCC
bows being burned to death in fire
of their quarters at Norris, Tenn,
Yesterday. John Wilson was trap
ped in flames that destroyed his
house at Stuart, Fla, and burned
to death.
All through the south tempera-
lures were about 10 to IL degrees
higher this morning than yester-
day, except in Florida where win
ter overcoats were still being worn
over sports clothing. Miami had \
low of 80 degrees.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
Chinese Bandits
Kill Americans

SHANGHAI, Friday, Dec. IA. U.P)
Definite confirmation that two
members of an American mission
ary family were murdered after be-
ing kidnapped by Chinese Commun-
ist bandits came today from the
governor of Anhwei province.
One of the dead was John c.
STAN, of Patterson, N. j., member
of the China Inland Mission.
The other victim was believed to
be Helen STAN, infant daughter of
the missionary. Reports from the
province, however, were not entirely
clear as to the second body.
1t was believed STAN and his
daughter were killed. The fate of
Mrs. STAN, also carried away by
the bandits, was not known.
The two bodies were found at
Miaochiao, approximately eight
miles from Tsingteh, where the
three Americans were seized.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
By EDWARD w. LEWIS
United Press Staff COrreSpOnden


WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 WR) -
Withdrawal of two of his chief COM
petitors today virtually assured Rep
Joseph w. Byrns, D., Tenn, the
speakership of the 74th Congress.
Byrns candidacy gained momen-
tum as additional state groups add
ed their support. West Virginia S
six Democratic representatives join
ed Pennsylvania % in announcing
for ByrnS.
Rep. Sam Rayburn, D., Tex, con-
sidered Byrns principal rival for the
office made vacant by the death of
Rep. Henry T. Rainey, D., Ill.,,
withdrew after the West Virginia
vote was announced.
Rayburns decision was announc-
ed in a terse three-sentence state
ment:
IT am no longer a candidate for
speaker. There are no alibis. Under
the circumstances 1 cannot be
elected"
Rayburn's withdrawal was pre-
ceded by that of Rep. John E. Ran
kin, D., Miss, who announced he
would not seek the post of floor
leader.
Rep. William Bankhead. D., Ala,
probably the most prominent candi-
date opposing Byrns, was expected
to withdraw. He indicated he may
have a statement soon, possibly to-
day.
Rush For Bandwag0n
The bandWagon movement behind
Byrns reached such proportions
that interest switched to selection
of a house floor leader to succeed
Byrns, in the event he is elected
speaker. Selection of a northern
or eastern man appeared probable.
The newest candidate for the
leadership was Rep. John McCor-
mick, D., Mass, chairman of the
Nazi investigating committee and
member of the house ways and
means committee. He has been in
congress seven years.
Others seeking the floor leadership
include Rep. james M. Mead and
Rep. John j. O'Connor, New York
Democrats who are angling for sup
port of the Tammany delegation
Two Illinois Democrats, Rep. Will
liam Arnold and Rep. Adolph Sa-
bath, sought support of their state
delegation today before deciding
whether or not they will announce
for the leadership.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
CITY WILL BE HOST TOMORROW TO
ASSOCIATION OF ICE INDUSTRIES

Delegates from all parts of Sou
thern California and Arizona will
arrive in Ell Centric tonight and to-
morrow morning for the 10th an
nual meeting of the Southern Cali
fornia Arizona association of ice in
dustries. All sessions will be held
at the Barbara Worth hotel.
The convention opens Friday
morning at $50 a. m. with regis
tration and at 10 a. m. the first
session will be called to order by
the president, r. M. Hagen of Los
Angeles.
Mayor Charles E. Anderson of
Ell Centro will present the address
of welcome and the entire morn
ing will be devoted to talks on var
ious aspects, national and state, of
the ice industry.
At noon the convention will adj
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
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WARE NAMES
ASSISTANTS

Sheriff-elect Robert w. Ware,
late yesterday, announced the fol-
lowing names of persons who will
serve under him in the sheriff IS de-
partment after January 7, 1885 at
which time he takes office:
Rodney Clark, undersheriff; T.
M. Sharp, chief criminal deputy;
Frank Raney, deputy coroner and
criminal deputy; Harold Gillett,
deputy in charge of criminal iden-
tification; C. S. Jacobs, jailer; Don
Campbell, assistant jailer; Clay
burn Poole, night jailer; Frank Nc
Caslin, criminal deputy; C. C. Hay
hurst, criminal deputy; Fred Ell
lott, criminal deputy; I. S. Holmes
deputy at Calipatria; John Crous-
sen, deputy at Winterhaven; w.
P. Burritt, deputy at inland; w. H
Williams, in charge of the chain
gang; Herbert Hughes, bailiff in de-
department No. of superior court !;
S. T. Robinson, chief civil deputy;
G. E. Kirkpatrick, accountant in
the civil department; Dee R. Kee-
see, civil deputy: Mrs. Mildred Cox,
day matron and stenographer, and
Mrs. Lottie Mason, night matron.
To the present no appointment
has been made for bailiff in de-
partment No. 2, which position is
now held by George Evans.
The above roster shows II men,
bers of the present staff being re-
tained Under Sheriff Ware with
Sharp and Gillett who had served
under former sheriffs of the county
returning to office, the former hav-
ing also been commissioned as in
vestigator for the district attor-
ney's office and also by the board
of supervisors.
Harold Gillett in returning to
the identification department will
find himself at home in work he
had conducted successfully for sew
eral years before his resignation to
take up other work some months
ago
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
Compromise In
Damage Action

In a compromise arrived at be-
tween Donalda Cameron and the
Natural Gas Corporation and ap-
proved py Judge Vaughn Thomp-
son in superior court yesterday, the
defendant company is ordered to
pay $1,000 to j. S. Cameron, as
father of the plaintiff in settlement
of alleged claims against the cor
poration.
Plaintiff had asked damages of
$40, 1924 in the original complaint
as the result of injuries sustained
in an explosion of gas in her home
here on June II of last year. due,
it was claimed, to the alleged neg
/ Iligence of the defendant in the op-
Neration of its system. Plaintiff
asked $4,000 for physical pain and
shock; $4,000 for permanent injury
to her eyes and $132,34 for hospital
care and medical attention,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
BraWley Ships Out
First Lettuce Car

First car of lettuce rolled out of
the valley yesterday from Braw-
ley, marking the opening of the
1934-35 season. The car was ship
ped by Jack Bros. and McBurney
according to the agricultural
commissioners office.
Lettuce was of good quality
and represented a light cutting,
states b. A. Harrigan. agricultural
commissioner, who was informed
that the market was good for this
season of the year.
Last year the first car went
out a little earlier, December 9,
according to the records in Har-
riganS office.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
COUPLE DIE IN CRASH

INDIO. Calf. Dec. Is U.R)-Wil-
lie M. Kemp of Los Angeles and a
woman believed to be his wife were
fatally injured in collision of
their automobile with a truck near
here late yesterday. Sheriff's depu-
ties said their car skidded on a wet
pavement. Kemp was killed in
stantly while his companion died a
few minutes later.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
San Diegans To Join In Canal Celebration
DATA ON RIVER

Substantial increases in the
flow of the Colorado river are
noted for today at Yuma, the
Spill and TOpOck stations with a
slight drop recorded at the Grand
Canyon station.
River readings posted at irriga-
ti0n district headquarters show a
decrease of 40 second feet at the
Canyon. At Topock, however, an
increase of 100 second feet is re-
corded while the river rose $50
second feet at Yuma and 140
second feet for the spill. The di-
version remains at the 3100 mark
of yesterday.
Causes of these increases are
noted in a telegram received from
the Yuma office of the weather
bureau. This states that good
rains have fallen along the water
shed as far north as Needles and
lighter rains north into south
ern Utah. Prospects are good
for snow or rain in northeastern
Arizona during the next "a hours
which will probably extend into
the upper basin.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
MORE CHANGES
BY MERRIAM
Governor Announces New Ap-
pointments To Various State
Positions

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 13. U.P)-
Reorganization of Gov. Frank F.
Merriam s administration was con-
tinued today with the appointment
of Mrs. Florence l.. Turner of Fres-
no as director of social welfare.
Mrs. Turner, prominent club
woman of Fresno, succeeded Mrs.
Rheba Crawford Splivalo, who re-
signed.
Merriam also announced the ap-
pointment of Mark Megladdery, Jr.,
Oakland attorney, to succeed JUS
tus Craemer as the governor pri-
vate secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
Change Place Of
Red Cross Meeting

Announcement is made of a
change in meeting for the Red
Cross workers in the annual roll
call drive. The meeting will take
place at p. m. tomorrow, Friday,
in the Security Title and Insur-
ance company office instead of at
the Bank of America as previous
ly announced.
All service club representatives
and other workers who have not
made their reports on the drive are
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
LARGE GROUP
PLANNING To
VISIT. VALLEY
Organizing Motorcade To Par
ticipate In Programs AT Pot
holes And Calexico
STATE LEADERS TO TALK
Addresses To Be M a lie By
Governor Merriam And Lieu
tenant Governor Hatfield

Enthusiasm for the All-American
canal celebration to be held on Sun
day is running very high in San
Diego, according to information
reaching here today. This indicates
that San DieganS are intending to
take part in the celebration in a
big way and will be here in large
numbers to assist in the momentous
event.
In addition to special cars which
are expected to leave there over the
San Diego and Arizona railroad on
Saturday night, valley-bound, Ma
jor T. C. McCauley, secretary of
the San Diego chamber of COM
merce has notifiEd sponsors of the
celebration here that large motor
cade is being arranged composed of
San Diegans on their way 10 the
celebration. Already, McCauley re-
ported, 100 automobiles have been
signed up and many lSore are ex-
pected to join the trip before it
starts. -.-. -. --s-.--.,. -
The motorcade, under motor
cycle escort, will leave San Diego
at 7 o'clock Sunday morning on its
way to the canal celebration. Rep
resentatives of the county and city
official life as we'll as others who
wish to take this opportunity to
show their interest in the canal,
will be among the motorists in the
Sunday trip. The San Diego coun-
ty SERA band of 40 pieces under
the direction of j. B. Larkin, will be
brought over in a bus to furnish
music not onN at the Potholes
ceremonies but also at the continual
ton Of the celebration in Calexico
later in the day.
Among the speakers at the morn
ing ceremonies will be Governor
Merriam, 1t. Governor Hatfield,
Earl Lee Kelly, director of Public
Works and M. J. Dowd, chief en-
gineer for the irrigation district.
Other speakers will also be included
on the program but their names
have not as yet been announced.
Jess Worley, general secretary OF
the celebration committee, stated
this morning that pits are being
dug for the barbecue which will
form such an important part of the
Calexico end of the, celebration.
These pits are at the rear of the
city hall in the Calexico city park.
Other features of the celebration
are being arranged but have not as
yet been definitely determined.
w. w. Goodson, secretary of the
irrigation district board of direc-
tors made a trip to Yuma and the
celebration site yesterday and
stated that everything there will be
in readiness by Saturday. The
actual ceremonies of ground break
ing, Goodson stated, will be ap-
proximately mile from the
Laguna school house. The road to
this site will be we'll posted to aid
motorists and in addition traffic
officers will be on hand to direct
persons to the place without diff
ficulty.
Word was received at district
headquarters this morning, tbs w.
P. Whitsett, chairman of the Metro
politan Water District will be here
and will bring with him as many
of the outstanding pioneers in the
olorado river development as he
can get together for the celebra-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
MONT J. REID DIES SUDDENLY At HOME HERE
MWILL

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. IL. (Spe-
ciaD-A fine old friend, and one
of the last of the great cowmen,
died in Ft. Worth, Texas, w. T.
Waggoner. One of two biggest
ranches in. the U. S., it had oil
all over it, and it made him sore
every time they found a new
well, for he said it was always
on the best grass land, and just
spoiled 1t for many cattle. He
would rather lose a dollar on a
COW than make a thousand on
an oil we'll. He loved good horses,
and had the best in Texas.
There will never be any class of
people in our country that can
replace the old western cowman,
for common sense, shrewdness,
humor and fine citizenship. Tht
Three-D lost a real boss.
Yours,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
Registration For
County Decreases

With the completion of check
up made of the county registra-
ton books by the county clerk IS
office, a total of 6503 names were
taken from the books as represent
ing those who failed to vote in
either the primary or general elec-
ton and whose names must again
be enrolled before they will be eligi-
BILE to vote in this county.
Of this number, 4192 were taken
from the registrations for the six
cities of the county with 1911 from
the rural areas. Ell Centre led in
total numbers taken from the books
with 1870. Other cities followed:
Brawley, 1906; Calexico, 46l; I'M
perial, 242; Calipatria, 226 and
Holtyille, 1877.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
FILM COUPLE PARENTS

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 10 U.P) =
Daryl zanuck, producer, and his
wife, Virginia Fox, former actress,
became the parents of seven pound
son today, The zanucks have two
other children, both girls. .-''.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-13
.BYRNS To Be
NEXT SPEAKER
Tennessee Man Has Inside
Track As His Foremost Op-
ponents Drop Out

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. WP)-
Rep. William Bankhead CDem. Ala
bama, today withdrew from the
house speakership race and an
nounced his candidacy for the DEM
ocratic floor leadership.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
AUTO TAGS ISSUED

At the close of business on We'd
nesday 10000 sets of tags had been
issued since they became available
the Saturday previous.
Last December 214,810 applicants
received their 1884 tags, SO, based
on that figure, the progress made to
date is considered very satisfactory.
Many owners this year are maxi
ing their applications in person at
the Commissioner Office in Balti~
more, rather than through the mail.
So far the applications have been
pouring into the Commissioners
Office at a rapid rate, indicating the
employees there may be relieved to a
certain extent of the hustle and
hustle that go with the last days
rush Owners who do not secure
1885 tags by December 81 will be
prohibited from operating their ve-
hicles on New Years Day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
Herd Improvement
Association
McGrady's Jerseys Lead In Herd
Average-Indvidua Honors Go
To David b. Mcdowell

The production of milk and but
terfat during November was decided
ly lower than previous months in the
Cecil County Herd improvement AS
ISOLATION according to figures recent
ly released. The herd of registered
Jerseys owned by Glenn & e. r. Nc
Grady scured first place in herd av-
erage with production of ooa
pounds of milk and 29.16 pounds Of
butterfat. The Jerseys of Guy Nc
Grady were second with 449 pounds
milk and 27.39 pounds Of butterfat
while the three remaining high herds
were very close together as follows:
Charles McFadden 500 pounds Of
milk and 1881 pounds butterfat;
Howard e. England sos pounds
milk and 1925 pounds butterfat;
David B. Mcdowell AL pounds
milk and 1924 pounds butterfat.
Eminents Helen, owned by David
B. Mcdowell, topped the Individual
cows during November, making a
production of 567 pounds of butter
fat. C-12 owned by H. B. Crowgey
was second with SOL pounds of but
terfat, while Nightingale owned by
Glenn & E. r. McGrady was close
behind with 54.2 pounds Of butter
fat Other high individual cows
produced as follows: Fourth, 536
pounds of butterfat owned by Char
les McFadden; fifth and sixth, 52.6
and 500 pounds of butterfat, owned
by Ennis McGrady; seventh, 4S.8
pounds of butterfat, owned by H. e.
Crowgey; eighth, 4S.7 pounds of but
terfat, owned by Glenn C E. R. Nc
Grady; ninth, 1872 pounds of butter
fat, owned by w. d. Bidgood; tenth,
46.8 pounds of butterfat, owned by
Guy McGrady.
The herd Of registered Guernseys
owned by Eugene e. England, OF
Rising Sun, has been entered on test
and have promise Of making a very
good butterfat production for the
year. The growing association now
includes twenty-seven members, the
largest number since being formed
nearly five years ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Our stores are all dressed up in
holiday attire and present a pleasing
appearance. They are doing thriv-
ing trade too, as throngs of Christ
mas shoppers are keeping all hands
busy.
Have you done your shopping yet?
Time is getting short, as Christmas is
Just around the corner. No need to
go elsewhere, as visit to the stores
here will convince you that all your
needs can be supplied. You will see
a wonderful display, covering almost
every line of goods, but it will be to
your advantage to not delay too
long, or the stocks may be picked
over and you will not find as wide a
variety from which to make selec-
lions. Don't delay, do that Christ
mas shopping now!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROL
SERVICE

The Zion Presbyterian Church,
with the cooperation of the Cecil
County Choral Club is planning a
Community Christmas, Carol Service,
on Sunday, December %, at 1880 P.
M, in the Zion Presbyterian Church,
Zion, Maryland. The members and
friends of the churches of the neigh
boring communities are cordially in
vited to participate in this service of
Christmas Carols and story The
pastor and choir of each participant
ing church are especially invited to
take part in this program.
Good music, old carols everyone
will want to sing, and real Christ
mas message by an inspiring speak
er, will bring the true spirit of the
Christmastide close to your hearts.
The following congregations, their
choirs, and their pastors are especi-
ally being invited to take part in this
COMMUNICATIVE service: Rising
Sun Methodist, Sylmar Methodist,
West Nottingham Presbyterian, Zion,
Calvert, Union, Ebenezer Methodist,
Rock Presbyterian. Bayview Meth
odist Protestant, Hopewell Meth
odist, Asbury Methodist.
Any others desiring to join this
service are cordially invited to come
and make this the most outstanding
Christmas Service in Cecil County,
BY the Session of Zion Presbyter-
ian Church and Cecil County
Choral Club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-12-14
FREMONT GRANGE ELECTS

At the Fremont, Pa, Grange
meeting, Nov. 9th, the following
officers were elected: Master, j. Cliff
ton Pownall; overseer, H. Bennett
Coates; lecturer, Edwin Brown;
chaplain, Lewis Brown; steward,
James R. Wood assistant steward,
Neal Johnson; treasurer, Roy Phil
lips; secretary, Mary S. Kirk; gate
keeper, Preston Smith; lady assist
ant steward, Cecile Wells; Ceres,
Florence Pownall; Pomona, Mildred
Brown; Flora, Anna Brown; finance
committee, Robert Wright; execu-
tive committee, Robert K. Wood;
flower committee, Mary Campbell
and Margaret M. Anthony.
The Grange won a prize of sack
of gold seal -four for the exhibit of
fancy work, vegetables and fruit,
held at oxford School,