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Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
U.S.SETS PACE
BY FIXING UP
WHITE HOUSE

Uncle Sam, who, with the aid of
the National Housing Act, is seeking
to induce property owners all over
the country to modernize and i'm
prove, is setting the example to the
rest of Americans by undertaking
an alteration operation on the Pre-
sident's home in Washington-the
White House.
With the aid of the annual ap-
preparation provided by the con-
greSs for maintenance of the chief
executives house, workmen are now
engaged in converting portion of
the building to ccnIorm to the
growing needs of the presidential
family. The undertaking includes an
addition, interior alteration, paint
ing and routine maintenance work.
To finance this project, it was not
necessary for Uncle Sam to go to a
bank to borrow (although his ere
dit probably would have been very
good indeed, but there are count
less home owners in the country
who are expected to begin improv
ing their properties in the same way
with cash.
If the Federal Housing Admins
tration insures its loans up to the
maximum of its capacity to do So
81 900 100000 in modernization and
repairs will take place under its pro
gram. But this figure fails to take
into consideration the volume of
work that will go forward with
funds available property owners
without the necessity of borrowing.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
HONORS WON BY CENTRAL Fra.
GROUPS in JUDGING CONTESTS

Central Unions F. F. A. dele
gates to the judging contests held
at the Los Angeles County Fair in
Pomona, returned yesterday with
high honors won by their prowess
both in the dairy cattle and live
stock groups.
Two teams represented the local
school in these contests, the dairy
cattle group being composed of
John Greenleaf, Jean Veliquette
and Tom Payne. In the livestock
group were Eugene Napier, Rudolph
Adams and Jack Clark.
In the dairy cattle judging the
Ell Centro team rated eighth
among the 20 teams competing with
John Greenleaf capturing second
high individual honors in the judg-
ing of Guernsey cattle. There
were go competitors in this division
Central won sixth places honors
in the horse judging contests and
fourth in the judging of sheep in
the livestock division. In both of
these there were 10 students from
other schools in competition.
Napier and Adams were tied for
second place in the horse judging
contest which gave Ell Centro first
high team honors in that division.
In competition with the local boys
we're 81 other students from state
schools. The Central team was
awarded the Carnation Stock Farm
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24

plumbing and unsightly bottles,
securing powder, brushes, etc.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
HOMES METAL
PARTS REQUIRE
CHECKING OVER
Flashings, Cutters Can Cause
Much Damage If In
Poor Condition

The metal parts of the home are
among the more important features
that require attention after years Of
neglect because of inability of pro
perty owners to carry on ordinary
maintenance WORK. Studies should
be given these features by home
owners in undertaking moderniza-
tion projects.
When flashings and gutter work
are improperly placed or of poorly
selected metals, there is too great
loss of value in the structure. The
leaks which are caused by poorly
placed Hastings around window
frames and at the chimney line are
are ones which rapidly decrease the
value of the home.
The home owner has a choice be.
tween the use of copper, zinc and
galvanized metal, and the opportun-
1ty TO save on costs.
The metal portions of the heating
plant, after years of use, may be
found rusted out at the point of
contact with the floor, situation
that demands immediate attention
If the home-owner is to gain full
value from warm air heating
plant. Replacement of the worn
heating plant, or the re-alignment
OF the heat ducts or the installation
of additional cold air intakes, are
things that can be done right now
at a considerable saving in money,
and which will add to the comfort
OF the home as we'll as bring a saw
ing in heating costs.
The sheet metal authorities urge
that home-owners make a complete
check of the metal work of their
homes and have. the replacement
work done now.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
PALOMAR MOUNT
CHOSEN SITE OF
NEW TELESCOPE

SAN DIEGO, Calf, Sept. "a. U.P)
The worlds largest telescope will
be installed on a 160-acre tract atop
Palomar Mountain near here. ao-
cording to an agreement today be
tween San Diego county supervisors
and the California Institute Of
Technology. owner of the telescope.
The supervisors purchased 12O
acres for $4,000 and acquired the
rest from a grant of the federal
government. They agreed to build a
road to the observatory and provide
an adequate water supply.
The mountain has an elevation of
6,126 feet. The telescope has a 200
inch refle,ting mirror which, its
owners say, will pierce heretofore
veiled expanses of the universe.
Stars of the goth magnitude will be
seen through the enormous instru
ment
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
HOUSING HINTS
Tips On HolU And
What To Improve
Install Metal Chute

A metal coal chute is better than
the oldfashioned window. 1t is
break-proof, weather proof, thief
proof and attractive.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24

trophy for their work in the con-
test.
To complete the honors bestowed
on the Imperial Valley boys, Tom
Payne was elected secretary treas
urer of the Future Farmers of
America for the Southern Califor-
mia division at a convention held
following the contests
The boys attended Camp Condee
at the Pomona fair grounds with
$50 others from different schools in
the state who were in attendance
for the judging contests. Arriving
Friday morning the Central group
remained until Saturday night, at
tending the races and livestock
shows at the fair. They were piven
sleeping quarters on the d. r
grounds by the fair association.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
FAMED ARTISTS
TOGETHER FOR
NOTED PICTURE

The co-Starring appearance of
Joan Crawford and Clark Gable in
a photoplay is always an occasion
for dancing in the streets so far as
tilm fans are concerned. The count
less admirers of this magnetic duo
will not be let down in their latest
picture, Chained" which opened
yesterday at the United Artists thea
tire, for the picture is by far the
best in which either the vivid Miss
Crawford or Gable has appeared,
and furnishes sparkling entertain
ment from its opening reel to it's
final fadeout
Based on an original story by Ed
gar Selwyn, the narrative of
Chained" concerns itself with a
girl who, by force of circumstances,
is tied to one man but loves ano-
ther. The various romantic and
sometimes tragic interludes through
which the girl passes before she is
able to find release from her bond
age make for story which holds its
full measure of lightning like action,
suspense and dramatic power 1t is
obvious that the story was especial
ly written for Miss Crawford and
Gable for it is skillfully designed to
give each the sort of role in which
the respective stars have proved
themselves outstanding in the past
Excellent support is given the
stars by a reliable cast which in
cludes Otto Kruger in the role next
prominent to Gables, the amusing
Stuart Erwin, Una O'Connor, who
will be remembered as the Cockney
servant in "Cavalcade" and Mar
jorie Gateson of the New York
stage.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
MAY BE
ADVANCED FOR
BUILT-EN WORK
Furnishings That Are Part OF
Real Property Eligible For
FHA Financing

! Houses today, done in the most
modern manner, may have as many
! built-in features as ships cabin,
practical and convenient for every
day use. New ideas in interior de-
| sign contemplate more and more
built-in furnishings in the home.
Grandmother had a pantry and a
cupboard and that was all She
didn't think Of built-in beds, built
! in electric stoves and any of the
one hundred and one built-in fit
ments that the modern women have
to save time, space and money.
Under provisions of the National
Housing Act, the first section of
which is now functioning under the
direction OF the Federal Housing
Administration, money is available
to the home owner for moderniza-
ton OF the interior of a house as
well as the exterior. It is possible to
discard all the old worn out desks,
tables, beds, book cases, ironing
boards and other uninspiring ar
ticles of furniture, and replace them
with furnishings that become def
nitely a part of the home.
Considered ImmOvable
Built-in furniture is considered
immovable under terms of the Ma
tional Housing Act, and loans up to
$4,000 can be made to construct
built-in household equipment.
In ultra modern houses most of
the furniture is built in. Certain
built-in fitments are practical and
may be achieved with a minimum
of labor and expense. Any plan to
completely revolutionize the inter
ior of the house by discarding much
OF the furnishing now in use, and
replacing with built-in features
should be considered first from the
standpoint of utility, then from To-
cality and finally from practically.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Add Closet Space

Nobody ever heard of house that
had too many closets. On the con-
trary, most home owners are pain
fully CONSCIOUS of the inadequacy Of
their supply. But practically every
home has some waste space that
could be converted into closets. The
space under stairway is possibili-
ty, for instance. Closet space can
also be gained by building cabinets
in any room.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Filipino Order To
Inter Conardde Here

Members Of c. D. A, Inc, a Fill
pino fraternal order. mourn the
passing of s. Bautista, Vibora lodge
No. 20, who died of typhoid fever
recently in a Fresno sapatarium.
The remains are to be brought to
FL Centro for services in which
members of the lodge will partici-
pate.
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day at p. m, from the chapel of
3. E. Lemons.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24

Shasta county is going in for La,
dino clover in a big way and ex
poets to be one of the leading fat
cattle districts of the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Three Hinges Lessen Strain

Three Hinges Lessen Strain
When putting up doors, remem-
Der that three butt hinges placed
an even distance apart, instead of
two, decrease the strain on both
hinges and screws. This prevents
sagging, and often prevents. lock
trouble, which is caused in many
cases by a slight dropping of the
lock edge of the door.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Curtains Cover Plumbing

Waterproof curtains to match the
window and shower curtains in the
bathroom, if draped around the
bottom of hanging lavatories, add
decorative touch and conceal ugly
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
ShosUey Stall Car, Be
Added To Bathroom

The morning shower has become
such a popular American institu-
ton that no home is complete with
out it. But a shower no longer
means a rickety sprinkler over the
tub, surrounded by clumsy curtain
and almost sure to spill water all
over the floor. The modern tersion
OF the shower is a separate stall,
sunk into the wall and provided
with its own drain so that it causes
no messy puddles around the tub.
Such a stall can be built at slight
expense by partitioning off one end
of the bathroom and lining the
walls with waterproof material
which can be installed directly over
the cid wall, or by tiling.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Separate Ice Box Circuit

If the electric refrigerator is on a
circuit, light flicker caused
by the running of the motor will be
minimized.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-09
National Pra sidert

National Pra sdert # the Brotherh ,od
vi Sleepina Ca Por erS, Z07 West. 40
Street, New Yofk G. y WHO will De NJ as
ter of Cere monies t is the request of
Mr.. Randolph that all suggestions or
resolutions sent 70 lin be written ee
from any nersonai opinion or feel 2.
malice or a. mostly gainst the COVE n
meat or its officials. organizations or
individuals. but he will present only
statement " fac.s'' whlcn is the o aly
way to get the solution of the most
vital probe rs and 10 mould such senti-
ment that is calculat TO give the Vir-
gin islanders fair-pl v.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-09

terror anu the Governor of the Virgin Is
lands will be trustees of this corporation
by virtue of their office or whether H.
H. l.. lckes and Paul M. Pearson will be
trustees. Another question has arisen as
10 whether this Council has the power to
set up corpo alton granting the right
of eminent domain We are lacking de-
tails on this measure and until they are
gwen / will reserve my opinion.
Go0ernor Paul M. Pearson: Mr.. Chair
man. Replying to the question or rather
the lnsinaat:on that the Governor has
not been frank, | want TO say the Cover
nor has been very frank. 1t is fair for
ms TO say that It is oaly technical stu
alton as 70 whether the Secretary of the
Interior should be named as an officer or
as a person and whether the Governor
should be named as an officer or as =
person. The law requires that the cor
poration should function through par
sons, not officers. The stock will be paid
by persons not by offers. The question
of eminent domain will be discussed la
ter. Il suggest that we take the bill up
section by section so that we can see
where amendments could be made. if
necessary
The Chairman: should like to remind
His Excelency that general discussion is
in order at lst discussion and discussion
on the bill section by section is reserved
for End discussion.
3rd Member for Chriltiansted Town
(F'GbGo): Mr.. Chairman. | want 10 thank
you for guiding this Council as you are
doing today. | am in accord with the re-
marks you have made. You have by your
remarks SHOWN thar you DO not intend to
waive the Rules Of Business Today is
the day that this Council should be g uid-
ed by the Rules Of Business and nothing
snort Of that. The Chairman has said In
the course of his remarks that this bill is
Introduced for the specific purpose OF re-
habilita ing this island. but Section
says in part: In order to aid in effect
ing the economic rehabilitation of the
Municipality of St. Croix and of the Vir
gin islands .." But Section ] of the
Colonial Law says:
The supreme authority of lsgis-
lating for the Danish West India
Islands in all matters exclusively
relating 10 affairs within the
boundaries of the Islands, inclu l.
ing harbors and maritime terri
tory, rests with the Legislative
power of the Kingdom ---......
provi led no reason be found for
issuing law in the ordinary man.
ner, be exercised by the King and
the respective Colonial Council
conformity. by ordinance 49,.
4
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-09
PROCEEDINGS
OF HE
COLONIAL COUNCIL
FOR ST. CROlX

Continued from Tribune April 9Th.
4th Member for Christiansted Country
District (AIer1nder): Mr. Chairman, |
have not much 70 say on this bill fer the
reason that the time allotted to study it
was rather brief. 1t was only esteIday
| received ice copy of the draft which is
before US. In face just as you say. Mr..
Chairman ii is one of the most important
bills that has ever been brought before
this House. 1t is bill twenty years "a
head of our present economic condition:
it is a new social order Of things; it is
not creation of democracy but of So
cialism and requires time for study. This
is the work Of some brain trust man or
some professional theoriSt who is trying
to introduce here what he is afraid TO
introduce In the Uni ed States. Il is ike
something he is afraid to eat and he is
throwing it to the dogs TO eat first.
know that sometime ago instruct rs
were given ny the resident of the Uai-
ted States t. put aslue 500. geo for he
rum and su. ar industry Of this island. |
have great Attn in ne President of ne
United S. ates. If Tie .atement made
here by the Governor that the Presld Mt
has given his approval is correct. | waut
to say that the Presi ent has been Ill ad-
vised. The Presiden can help rehabi
tate this island 10 different way than
as proposed in the draft of ordinance be-
fore US. Up to now the administration
has failed to place before this body the
details of this matter The Governor had
an audience with the President. it is at
his request the gentlemen who accom-.
naniedhlm c4me down 10 explain the bill
and yet he has. up 10 row. failed to az
plain the matter in detail to this Council.
The Governor has not been frank with
us and. therefore. / will abstain from
voting OF is bill until have full *
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-09

think that the legislation contemplated
today is to take in the entire Virgin Is
lands; and as far as have been made to
understand. and in accordance with the
Colonial Law, Section AZ, which says:
AT the proposal of the Governor
the two Colonial Councils may, in
cases concerning laws in common
or such matters of mutual interes.
as may be considered to require
such proceedings, refer the saue
TO joint commlttee of both Coun-
ellis
1t is therefore my opinion that we are
waiting valuable time and money in con-
vening useless meetings to develop egiS-
lation while thisiCouncil has not the right
10 legislate for all the islands. ST. Croix.
and So. Thomas should meet in joint ses-
sion TO pass on this bill. 1t appears to
me that if the people of the United States
would consider Cheese they would first
confer with Chinese to find out their
habits aid traditions This bill contem-
plates setting up corporation to assist
in the rehabilitation of ST, Croix; 1t is
my opinion that in the set up the people
of ST. Croix should be consulted as to
what is best suited for the economic re-
Mobilization of the islands | cannot see
see how Mr.. Ickes could be one of thsin-
corporators. will comment on that la
ter. Is it possible that this island with
so many public spirited men have no
capable persons to fill position Of trust?
must as others have said The Pres
dent has been ill advised" They have
represented the people of ST Croix as
perhaps the "a ISL dIGinterested, sIothful
people and for that reason, under the
heading of the Virgin Islands Company,
a bill has been brou yht bafere this Coun-
ell to ensave the people. 1t behooveS those
who are forming this charter TO select
this Counc, to pass this Dill knowing nov
this Council is con- posed ascompared with
the Colonial Council of Sc. rno mas Ii is
nv Opinion, Mr., Chairman. and also my
kno Wedge. and not confirmed TO myself
only, that money is seriously e1ed in
this island. The good Congress of the
UniIed States has SET aside one million
dollars for the Virgin lslsnds. ouG il does
not appeal to ma that Democratic Gov
ernment such as we nave at present with
President Roosevelt at its head would
try TO help the people of the Virgin 10.
lands by enslaving the n. or as You, Mr..
Chairman, has said: tie a rope around
their neck appreciate the goodness
II j
Evening star., 1934-10-20
STOCKS SBEAT TIME
AS VOLUME DROPS
Price Close Barely Steady.
Transfers Approximate
Only 25O,O 900.
BY VICTOR EUBANK,
Press Financial Writer

NEW YORK, October 20,-The
stock market merely went through the
motions today without getting any
where or doing anything in particular.
1t was one of the dullest sessions in
several weeks, transfers approximat-
ing only 250000 shares. Numerous
issues were unchanged and the close
was barely steady.
News that might have enlivened
stocks was scarce, and the majority of
traders showed no disposition to re-
linquiSh their comfortable seats on
the Sidelines.
An excuse for the dullness, ad-
vanced by some observers, was the
speech to be delivered before the
American Bankers Association next
wednesday by President Roosevelt.
What the Chief Executive will tell the
financial leaders regarding the future
course of the New Deal was a matter
Of wide conjecture in Wall Street.
With initiation sentiment virtually
extinct, proponents of expanded mar
ket activity were basing their hopes
on the probability Of greater cooper
o"NA HOI"CCA bAe buoulCoS dIlQ the
administration.
Grains offered little aid TO the
apathetic equities list. Both wheat
and corn yielded fractions. Cotton
was just about even. Bonds plodded
along a narrow pathway. Sterling
was again firm spot in foreign ex-
change dealings, while the gold cur
rencies held to a restricted groove.
Some of the merchandising shares
were in fair demand. National Stores
first preferred got up points and Nc
Crory preferred was 2 higher at a new
1884 peak. Liggett g. Myers B also
edged up to a new years top. The
McCrory common stocks we're slightly
improved.
Most of the rails, including Santa
Fe, New York Central, Southern Pa
ciflc and Pennsylvania were a little
better than even during most of the
brief proceedings. Such issues as
American Telephone, U. S. Steel, Cen
eral Motors, Chrysler, Consolidated
Gas. Standard Oil of New Jersey, U. S.
Smelling, du Pont, American Can, Ma
tional Distillers, U. S. Industrial Alco-
hol and many others recorded only
small variations.
Evening star., 1934-10-20
DOLLAR is LOWER
| IN LONDON DEALINGS
Closes at 4.967s to Pound as
Exchange Swings in Favor
of British Unit.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 20.-The United
States dollar dropped Ills cent to the
pound today closing at 1865 to the
pound, as compared to yesterdays
close of 495 3-l6. The opening was
at 4.95%.
The sentiment Of the foreign ex-
change market continued to swing in
favor Of the British pound.
Offerings of francs also were made
as a result of nervousness regarding
the present gold bloc conference in
Brussels and the franc closed at 74.90
to the pound, as compared with yes
terday'S close of 1853.
The price of bar gold declined 5K2
pence to 141 shillings, 212 pence
($34.99D. fine ounce and an amount
valued at f170.0Oo (s802, ,562 500, was
purchased.
Evening star., 1934-10-20
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, october 20 R:1Butter;;
score. S7Ns27A; extras s92j, 2634; sx-
S9). 23Aa24A; seconds (S6-S7). 221aa23;
standards l9S,. centralized carlotsl: 25,4:
standards, 2539. Eggs, 1,024; steady. Ex-
tIa ts g4af5 r.cenhs fresh srsdsSa rs,s
frigerator frsts. 20; refrigerator stand
ards. 2Oh; refrigerator extras. 21. No
Poultry. live. IL trucks; quiet. Hens.
4h pounds up. IA; under 41a pounds; IL;
Leghorn hens. 10; Rock Springs. 14a15h2; !;
coiored, 1871; Leghorn. 12h; ROSTERS: II;
turkeys. 1Oa16; young ducks. 41a pounds
up. 13a15; small. 10; young and old
20; Young hens. aS; old. 90; No 2. I5als.
Potatoes. III; on track. 245; total .; 3.
crate; demand and trading rather slow.
wisconsin; round whites. g: Is.hN q No R,i /:
sets, o: s. No; l. 1.4oa55; combinat,on I
grade .25; Colorado. McClures. o. s. No.
/, 1.771aaS0; small size and poor color.
l5O,
Evening star., 1934-10-20
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO October 90 up Omitted States
Department of Agriculture) Cattle. l,5O0
commercial. 300 Government: calves. 300
commercial 100 Government; compared
Friday last week, good and choice yearlings
and light steers 25a50 lower decline
eraslng last weeks advance; heavy steers
steady to % lower, inbetweens of most; all
ter grades; closing trade all better grades
very dull. several loads yearlings being held
for next weeks market; weeks extreme top
heavy steers. 1918; light steers. $50;
practical top yearling. 300. with $50 best
at close; most fed steers. 6.50a9. 90: grass
ers, 800 down to 3.75; all heifers weak to
25 lower; fat cows. 15a25 of; cutters
steady to weak; bulls steady and vealers
% lower; about 1000 grassers in weeks
400; stockers. 500; better grade stockers
closing 10a15 lower
Sheep. 5000 commercial. no Govern
ment;. for week ended Friday. so doubles
from feeding stations 10 900 directs; COM
pared Friday last week. fat lambs around
% lower. sheep weak. feeding lambs strong
TO higher; weeks top. native lambs. 6.75;
iinRS at finish ,6.25 to mostly $50; native
$50 downward. bulk on low day 625:
range offerings. g 6.00a50. according TO de-
STABILITY: few fed Western "comebacks ="
S.25a50 late; slaughter ewes. 1.5Oa2 25;
bulk feeding lambs. 5.00a60 90; top, 615.
Hogs, 5000. including $500 direct:
mostly steady. with Fridays average, light
lights and slaughter pigs 10a15, lower:
AGO. ss6 foao pounSs RGunes ss5ses
light lights, 4.35a5.15: few packing cows
5.ooa5-50 shippers took 500; estimated
holdover, 1000.