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Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

El Centro, Calf.
Mr.. N. A. Mackey, Postmaster,
Imperial, Calf.
Dear Mr.. Mackey:
Last year, 1 believe, at the state
postmaster's convention, it was tao
lily agreed that the 1885 conven-
ton should be held in Imperial
Valley. Are you preparing to press
this at San Jose and urge that
the 1885 meeting be held here?
hope such is the case.
I feel certain that Mr.. Richmond
and other postmasters of the val
ley will work in hearty accord with
your good self to bring about this
Imperial Valley meeting, which
you brought up at the 1888 con-
vention last year.
May I hear from you as to its
possibilities?
Yours very truly,
Robert Hays, Secy. Manager.
Ell Centro Chamber of Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

WASHINGTON, July 10.-The
Rapid City stratosphere balloonists
would come back to earth even If
their balloon climbed $4,000 miles
into space.
Weather bureau and bureau of
standards scientists have cleared
that point up for the benefit OF
Jules Verne fans who have been
broaching such questions as;
1T there any chance of the bal
lonists floating eternally through
space?"
The main point is that no matter
how high the balloonists go they
will have to land somewhere. II they
pass the $4,000 mile mark they
would land on the moon, then only
5000 miles away.
The moon is only one-eightieth
the size of the earth so the pull Of
gravity toward the celestial body Is
one-eightieth that of the earth.
THE only way of beating that
pull is to have a rocket ship" said
one scientist.
The quickest way to lose weight is
to go up into the stratosphere. If
Maj, William E. Kepner and Capt.
Albert w. Stevens go Is miles away
from they ground they will weigh
one pound less apiece.
Two chief dangers exist for the
stratospheristS, according to the
weather bureau. The balloon might
burst when in the stratosphere or it
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
TEMPLARS AID
MOVE TO GET
CLEAN FILMS

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. U.n)
knights Templar of America,
celebrating its 39th triennial con-
vention here, today added its voice
to the widespread campaign for
cleaner movies.
Speaking on behalf of the order,
DR. Mark A. Matthew, past grand
prelate of the Templar grand en-
campment, called upon motion pic
ture producers to raise the moral
standards of their productions.
DR.. Matthew condemned the pro-
ducers for catering to "a depraved
public sex obsession," and declared
that unless they lift the public
sentiment to correct this condition,
new producers will be secured to
furnish motion picture entertain
ment to the American people.
More than 10000 delegates from
all over the United States and in
sular possessions are attending the
conclaye.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
ARIZONA LIKES
HASTINGS PLAN

PHOENIX, Ariz., July 10. U.P)-
Statehouse officials here today
greeted with enthusiasm a pro-
posal of Edgar F. Hastings, county
supervisor of San Diego, that San
Diego and Imperial counties be
annexed to Arizona.
Arizona would obtain a valuable
seaport and could pool water rights
in the Boulder Dam project that
would make "the empire second to
none," the officials declared.
They pointed out the further ad-
vantages of more direct represen-
tation in congress for both Arizona
and the annexed counties.
No direct action on the proposal
is expected in the near future.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

the clam shell dangling from one
paw. Surely enough, there was a
live clam in the shell the little or
phan rabbit had picked up on the
beach. And when the cam closed
it's two shells together, Bunty's paw
was caught.
Prizes Shell Loose
"But stand still and I'll help
you!" said Uncle Wiggily for Bunty
was jumping about like a Jumping
Jack. With stick the rabbit gentle
man forced apart the CLAIMS shells
and then Buntys paw was free.
After this" said poor little Ba-
by Bunty. I'm going to look inside
shell before 1 pick it up off the
beach"
That's a good idea" agreed Un-
Gle Wiggily. Now don't get into any
more trouble. You came here to
have fun"
I'm having fun, Daddicums!
Look!" called Buster. He had dug
big hole in the sand and now sat
on the edge of it, both hind paws
down in the hole. All of a sudden
the sand caved in. "Oh, I'm
caught" cried Buster.
Then it wasn't so much fun for
him and he howled until his father
hurried TO him with a shovel and
dug the little rabbit boy loose.
Hardly had this been done before
Jackie Bow Wow, the puppy, who
had dug such a deep hole in the
sand that it was filled with water,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
WELCOME FOR
NEW ARRIVALS

Mr.. and Mrs. V. K. Corfman were
hosts at a pleasant Sunday after
noon affair July 8 when a group of
friends and neighbors gathered at
their recently purchased ranch in
the Eucalyptus district.
The party was in the nature of
get-together and many neighbors
dropped in to become acquainted
with the newcomers to this district.
After several informal games, re-
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served.
The following were present:
Mesdames and MeSsrs. J. H. Pritch-
ard, T. G. House and children, El-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
MRS. BARNETT
GETS SETBACK

LOS ANGELES, July 10. W.p)-
Anna Laura Barnett, white widow
of Jackson Barnett, worlds rich
est Indian" may not receive a
$500 monthly allowance granted
her by a court order here because
of ruling today that she was
never his legal wife.
The decree was issued by the
U. S. Attorney Generals office up
holding a feredal court ruling last
March which held Barnett incom-
petent and his 13-year marriage
void.
Mrs. Barnett declared she would
appeal. Barnett died several weeks
ago after living in luxury for 20
years on oil royalties.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
BOOST PRIZE
FOR AIR RACE

LOS ANGELES, July 10. W.P)-
Hoping for a new west-east air
speed record, officials of the four
annual Bendix trophy race, $4,000
plane dash set for August 81 from
here to Cleveland, today offered
an additional $4,000 prize to the
pilot who continues on to New
York in record time.
Two of the three previous trophy
winners are expected to enter again
this year. The pilots, James H.
Haizlip and Col. Roscoe Turner,
who holds the present east-west
and west-east speed marks, already
are preparing for the race to Cleve-
land where the national air races
will be in progress.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
EDITORIAL PAGE
and
FEATURES
HEWES BROADMINDED

Action of Evan T. Hewes, president of
the Imperial Irrigation District, in going
before the board of supervisors yester-
day to urge that body to take an active
part in seeking force account conStruc-
tion for the balance of the All-American
canal, has been termed reversal" of
opinion by Hewes, when as a matter of
fact, it is no such thing.
Hewes, and the irrigation district,
have been informed flatly and somewhat
bluntly in the past by DIR. Elwood Mead,
head of the reclamation service, and Sec
retary Ickes, of the department of the
interior, that the force account method
is not deemed by the government to be
advisable.
For this reason, knowing that force
account could not be obtained for the
first leg of the canal, Hewes has opposed
efforts of some to go contrary TO the eX-
pressed ruling of the government Off
cials, rightly fearing that such action
might delay the canal
HeweS still opposes the force account
method, as do many of the best con-
tractors and engineers in Imperial Val
ley and elsewhere, who declare that the
method does not produce the best re-
suits and is not as desirable as competi-
tive bidding
What Hewes has done is to be big
enough to put aside his own personal
ideas when the people, through the board
of supervisors, express the desire to try
once more for the force account. In ap-
pearing before the board of supervisors
yesterday Hewes frankly stated that his
own opinions on the force account have
not changed but he is willing to go con-
trary to them as long as that is what
the people want. He is willing to try
to get it.
In some circles Hewes' action causes
surprise and indeed he is being charged
with "backsliding." This is merely due
to the fact that those in such circles
have been educated to rule or ruin"
policy-"my way or no other way
1t is, we admit, somewhat surprising
to find man in public office who is
willing to listen to the wishes of the
people and be guided by them against
his own opinion. Instead of making
Hewes "backslider," we believe his ac-
tion will convince the people of Imper-
ial Valley of his honesty of purpose as
well as of his ad-mindedness. A man
who can set aside his own personal opin-
ion and work for that which he opposes,
is pretty much man.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
HOW CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
ASSISTS CITY

The Imperial Valley Press Is
glad to publish each day ono
fall text letter received by or
sent from Ell Centre Chamber
of Commerce, to acquaint the
citizens Of FL Centre with the
work, objectives and accom-
plishments of that organization
In behalf Of Ell Centre and Inn
periaJ Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

Published every evening Except Sunday by The
Imperial Valley Press. Inc. 625 State street
n Centro. California. w. C. Costello. business
manager. Telephone g. business office; 700 edi-
torial department. Full leased wire United Press
Associations
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
Despondent Woman
Jumps To Death

LONG BEACH, July 10. W.H-
Dependency and nervous break
down today were blamed for a
fatal eighth floor leap by Mrs.
Eilene Carnine, Al, of Long Beach.
The victim entered an ocean ave-
nue. apartment building late yes
terday, walked undetected through
a roof garden, and plunged eight
floors to her death She Is sur
vived by his widower, w. H. Car
nine.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
U,,l,, IN 1910

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
July 10, 1919
A big rousing meeting of return
ed service men will be held in the
superior court room tonight for
the purpose of forming local
branch of the American Legion.
A motion. picture current event
film, now showing in Los Angeles,
depicts various scenes from the
valley, paramount among them
being cattle and watermelon scenes
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

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In advance. Entered at El Centro. California. post
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Newspaper Publishers Association. NJ. @. Mosen-
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Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

Statisticians say we are one-third out
of the depression. Now if they can tell
us how long it will take to get the other
two-thirds, we'll all be greatly pleased.
Or will we?
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

1t appears that there are more strikes
right now than there are in baseball
game. Which is rotten pun, but pretty
good for the weather.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
TEN YEARS AGO
IuIv 10 1924

A. E. Kellogg has been named
county manager of the Swing-for-
Congress club.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Lesher and
family plan to move to San Diego
to make their home in the future.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

Hallman. Virgil Hicks, Monroe
Pritchard, Frank Morrison, George
Hornbeck.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

To add to our troubles Professor
Moley says the Nazis are holding drills
in this country. Life is Odtaa all right.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

The water shortage hasn't reached the
point yet where it is necessary to sing
that good old favorite about being dry.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10

Hopi Baby Lima beans are re-
Blackeyes in Merced county
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-10
Looking Blackboard
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This
Date In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
VruIu IN 1914

July 10, 1914
w. Lambert Hill, proprietor OF
the Hotel. Olive, is taking steps
toward the building in this city OF
an athletic clubhouse.
Grapes are ripe 20 days earlier
this year than ever before.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
GRAND EXALTED RULER COMING
Highest Officer In Elks Order To Be Greet
ed BY Valley Lodges Wednesday.

Los Angeles Wednesday morning,
stopping enroute for brief visits at
San Bernardino, Riverside and
Redlands lodges.
Upon arrival at Brawley he will
be greeted by Elks of that city
who will form a motorcade to
escort him to Calexico where he
will make an inspection of the
lodge there. Members of Calexico
lodge will join the Brawley motor
cade to escort him to El Centro
where the meeting will get un-
derway promptly at 7 o'clock.
Imperial Valley Elks are highly
honored by the visit of the grand
exalted ruler, the third time in
the history of the order here that
the highest officer has visited here.
AS his term lasts only a year and
there are several thousand lodges
in the country. it is impossible for
him to visit all of them and those
honored by his presence are con-
sidered singularly fortunate.
All Elks are not only invited
but urged TO turn out Wednesday
night for the greeting to the
grand exalted ruler,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
MAY
De RECALLED
Senator COnnally Proposes To
Urge Legislation Which Will
Provide New Money.

WASHINGTON, March 26. fU.P)
Recall of outstanding currency
under conditions which would real
ize a profit for the government.
force posSessorS OF illicit wealth to
disgorge and possibly aid in detec-
tion of the Lindbergh kidnapers
was proposed today by Sen. Tom
Connally Dem0, Texas.
Connally told the United Press
he intended to prepare legislation
for currency recall. He said the
bill would fix a time limit, probably
two years, after which existing cur
rency would cease to be negoti-
able
Prior to expiration of the time
limit the currency could be eX-
changed without penalty for bills
of a new issue. After the expira-
tion date, exchange would be sub
ject to progressively increasing
discount.
The United Press was informed
that the difference between what
actually was turned in and the
aggregate obligations carried on
treasury and bank books represent
a potential gain for the issuing
agency.
Connally said the currency recall
suggestion came from Frank Ct
Huntress, San Antonio, Texas,
publisher.
1T seems to me that the plan
is good one" he said
Regardless of possible federal
profit, currency recall would COM
pei possessors of illicit boards to
get rid of them quickly, Connally
believes. He pointed out that the
most promising clue in the Lind
bergh kidnapping is the ransom
money which the United States
secret service encounters from
time to time as it is put into cir
culation. So far the Lindbergh
ransom money has appeared a bill
or two at time. 1t has been rec
ognized too late to enable appre-
hension of the criminals. If the
bulk of it were suddenly forced
into the circulation the chances
of detection would be materially
increased.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
PEACE REIGNS IN MOTOR INDUSTRY AS
LABOR AND MANUFACTURERS AGREE
VIOLENCE IN
TAXI STRIKE

NEW YORK, March 26. U.P) -
Leaders of a taxicab drivers strike
were summoned to another confer
ence today by Mayor F. H. LaGuar-
dia following a renewal of violence
and rioting.
They were asked to explain their
rejection of a peace program which
they had accepted in principle Sat
urday. The mayor was reported in
censed at the strike leaders for what
he considered a violation of a
pledge.
The disorders broke out after a
meeting of 1000 strikers, members
of the Taxicab Drivers union, had
turned down the proposal of the
mayor and the regional labor board
on the recommendation of the
leaders who had agreed to accept.
The strikers accused the mayor OF
betrayal and treachery" in his plan
for plebiscite to determine who the
drivers wanted to represent them in
collective bargaining.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
A|RMA|L BILL
READY To SIGN

WASHINGTON, March 26. U.P-
Congressional action on the emer-
gency airmail bill was completed
today when the house accepted sem
ate amendments. The bill author
ICES the army to fly the mail for
one year
The measure now goes to the
White House for the President S
signature.
Most important of the senate
amendments requires army mail
planes to be equipped with safety
and radio devices.
Although the bill authorizes eX-
penditures for army operation of
the mail for as long as one year.
the administration hopes to COM
plete soon its much-revsed legisla-
ton to return the mail to private
lines.
Funds provided under the present
bill will enable the army immedi-
ately to pay expense accounts of its
flyers. Many have complained that
they have suffered much hardship
because of lack of money to meet
living expenses and other costs in
cident to their transfer to mail
flights.
In addition the bill provides that
full war time pensions are to be
paid pilots disabled while carrying
the mails.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
M& Re7e~1
0iss@, MoNausht Syndicate. Ina
Of
FARM BUREAU
At. BRAWLEY

Imperial County Farm Bureau
members were hosts Saturday to
delegates from Orange, Riverside,
San Bernardino, and San Diego
counties, when Region No. l of the
state federation held an all day
meeting in the Brawley high
school.
Bill Eldridge, regional director,
presided, Alex Johnson, executive
secretary of the California Farm
Bureau Federation, spoke on recent
and proposed marketing codes and
agreements and their relation to
the agricultural industry.
r. w. Blackburn of Coachella,
president of the state federation,
spoke on matters of interest to farm
bureau members and Assemblyman
S. E. Robinson talked on the sub
ject of taxation.
Reports were given by the various
counties, Frank Beyschlag, farm ad-
visor, speaking for the local extern
sion service, and Earl v. C. North
rop, Imperial Valley state delegate,
fer the local farm bureau.
Mrs. Charles Hackleman, home
department county chairman, pre-
sided when the home department
reports were given.
The group adjourned at noon for
luncheon in the Dunlack hotel.
j. j. Duell, of the law and utili-
ties department of the state feder-
alton, who is now engaged in men,
berShip work, talked on member
ship, pointing out its advantages
and stating that unless membership
is increased the state organization
will be forced to discontinue many
of the services now offered farm
ers.
Local directors present at the
meeting pledged themselves to con-
duct membership drive in the
county this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
Court Postpones
Assault Hearing

After hearing the evidence on the
charges of battery and disturbing
the peace brought against Tom AS
der, George Pullenza and Amada
Cantarell, Judge Nuffer continued
the action until tomorrow morn
ing for judgment. The action was
started two weeks ago but had
been postponed until today owing to
the i'll health of Pullenza who
claimed to have been severely beat
en- during the quarrel.
Jean Anstine pleaded guilty to a
charge of vagrancy and was given
20 days in the city Jail this SEN
tence being suspended on condi-
tion that he leave town today. A.
Silva drew a $40 or five days SEN
tence on a drunkenness charge; A.
L. Chambiac was sentenced to So
or four days and Holley Wilson to
$40 or 10 days on similar charges.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
SIX INJURED
IN CAR CRASH

Six men received cuts and bruises
as the result of an automobile acci-
dent which happened on the Calex-
ico-El Centro highway, a mile wet
of Heber at 5.25 o'clock Saturday
afternoon. According to the report
made by the highway patrol Off
Ger who investigated the accident,
the injuries we're not of a serious
nature and he administered first
aid to all of the victims.
This report states that Thomas
Bustillos, Heber, driving west on the
highway had held out his hand to
slow down at an intersection but
did not pull clear off the highway
w. w. HuddleSton, Ell Centro, driv-
ing behind BustilloS, was blinded by
the sun, did not notice the sign gi-
ven by the latter, until it was too
late and ran into the rear of the
latter'S machine. Bustillos was in
tending to make left turn onto
the crossroad at the time of the
crash.
Those injured were: w. H. Hud-
dleston and W. @. Cornell, a pas
senger with Huddleston, both of
Ell Centro and T. Bustillos, Juan
Bustillos, F.. Savala, and T. Pallomi-
no, all of Heber.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
TORNADO HITS
NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, March 26. (U.P)
A tornado struck the edge of the
city early today. leveling a score of
houses in the suburban GENTLY dis
trict.
Eight persons were taken to Char
ity hospital. One. Mrs. w. Mum
ford Morris, in a critical condition.
A score OF homes were destroyed.
Children on the way to school,
filled the streets but apparently all
escaped injury.
The district was thrown into con-
fusion. Police and volunteer work
ers rushed through the wreckage,
removing the injured.
Telephone poles were topped
down and masses of tangled wires
were Strewn in the streets. Furniture
was scattered. A street car stalled
and every pane of glass was caved
in.
Residents said that two separate
blasts swept down-black cyclonic
clouds roaring with terrific veloci-
tV
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26

further that Sheriff Campbell was
informed of what had happened
and the whole matter was then
turned over to him.
Spent Night In Jail
Irvine spent last night in the
Brawley Jail but nothing could be
learned of the whereabouts of Miss
Hardin after the alleged abduction
had taken place. Inquiries made
this morning could find no one
who had seen the woman after she
was forced into the car at Heber
as related in the report at the
sheriff IS office and the telephone
call said to have been made from
a local drug store at $50 O'Clock
last night was MADE after that es-
tabliShment was closed for the
night.
Information that she had gone
back to San Diego reached here
this morning through a telephone
conversation with the office of a
San Diego paper at which time it
, was said that Miss Hardin was in
that office.
About 400 persons attended the
meeting which was to have been
held yesterday afternoon in Calex-
leo under A. C. L. U. auspices. This
group was composed of representa-
tive growers. shippers, businessmen
and other citizens of the valley with
small number of Mexican field
workers for whose benefit it had
| been called.
The meeting place was in the
rear of the old Los Angeles hotel
on First street in Calexico There
was no disturbance Of any kind
there and when the scheduled
speakers among whom were Dr.
Irvine and Bessig, failed to appear,
speeches were made by Charles
Nice, commander of the Imperial
Valley Anti-Communist association
and Hugh Osborne, county super
, visor, condemning Communism and
the activities of certain alleged
"red' agitators among the work.
ers in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-26
Johnson VIII
Be Candidate

SACRAMENTO, March 26. (U.P)-
Definite announcement by State
Treasurer Charles G. Johnson of
his candidacy for Governor on the
Republican ticket will be made here
this week, it was reported at the
capitol today.
johnson, long considered a pos
sible entry in the gubernatorial
race, has made several tours of the
state in recent months, making
speeches and generally feeling out"
sentiment regarding his candidacy.
Johnson probably will base his
campaign on an economy platform.
In many of his addresses he has ad-
vocated aboliShment of several de-
partments, divisions and bureaus in
order to reduce the cost of state
government.