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Evening star., 1934-04-01
T,co Liquor Plans
WMBe Voted Upon
In North Dakota
Signs of Prosperity Re.
turn as Business
improves.
pecisl Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BISMARCK, N. Oak, March 81
North Dakota voters will ballot on
two separate proposals to legalize the
sale of liquor in this State when they
go to the polls in June.
One measure is sponsored by hotel
men. 1t provides for sale of package
liquor by drug stores and by the drink
at hotel restaurants. Perpendicular
drinking is barred and service would
be only at tables.
The second is more liberal in its
terms. 1t provides for return of the
old-time saloon, but gives cities the
right to set up police restrictions. 1t
also provides for a sort of local op-
ton. The measure which gets the
highest vote will become law if the
State proves to be wet. Meanwhile
disagreement among the iquor-sale
advocates has inspired the drys to
new vigor and a brisk campaign is
in prospect. The vote will be cast
June 26.
Debt Situation Improved.
Business conditions continue to i'm
prove and there are signs of real
prosperity. The State basket ball
tournament, held here annually, drew
a record crowd and a record amount
Of money and other amusement en-
terprises report increased patronage.
Meanwhile many farmers have used
part of their wheat allotment money
to pay their bills and the debt situa-
ton is materially improved. Debts
have been compromised by creditors
in order to obtain cash and the Fed
eral loaning program has put North
Dakota in better financial shape than
has been the case for years.
The drought was partly broken when
heavy snow fell in the northern
part Of the State, but the southern
section still is extremely dry, with
doubtful crop prospects. However,
hope rises with the Spring and many
are commenting that the same condi-
tion prevailed in 1915, when the State
had q record wheat crop.
Debt Moratorium Ordered.
Curiously enough, the acreage
abandonment program sponsored by
the wheat. and corn-hog allotments
Is expected to aggravate the grass
hopper situation, which bids fair to
be serious, despite the Federal ap-
preparation to aid in protecting the
crops. The idea Is that no poison
will be spread on abandoned fields,
leaving them as breeding grounds for
the pests.
Gov. William LANCER declared q
moratorium on business debts, declar-
ing it unlawful for creditor to press
debtor except through court action.
Inspiration for the move was credited
with being largely political. since .
moratorium on farm foreclosures u
said to have proved popular with
some voter1l n
Evening star., 1934-04-01
SWAPPING GAS VENDOR
GETS ABOUT EVERYTHING
Bears, Ukuleles, Clothing and
Bad Checks Few of Items He
Has Taken From Drivers.

BY the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, March 31.-The spirit
of the pioneer traders still lives in the
Northwest, particularly in George E.
Broome, who will swap you a quart
of oil for toy elephant, or five
gallons of gas for a live black bear.
His automobile service station, in
exchanging what have you for motor
fuel, has acquired what probably Is
the widest collection of material for
pawnshops, ZOOS and junk piles in
the Northwest.
This swapping business started
with the Indians when the Northwest
was still Territory, reached q peak
during the bank moratorium . year
ago and still continues. 4
Evening star., 1934-04-01

admitting customers before and after
regular hours.
Practically all institutions in smaller
cities have adopted policy of keep
ing only small amounts of cash on
hand. The two banks in Russell,
Kans., recently announced that any
one desiring to withdraw more than
$50 in cash at one time must give
sufficient notice to permit shipment
of the money from Kansas City.
Bonds and other valuable securities,
belonging both to small-town banks
and their customers. in many cases
have been sent to larger cities for
safekeeping. a
Evening star., 1934-04-01

have taken steps to provide officers
with machine guns, armored cars
and bullet-proof vests.
Some communities have arranged
to send policemen to banking quar-
tiers each morning at the hour when
time locks on vaults open. to make
sure "all's we'll" A common practice
of desperadoes has been to seize en-
ployes either in their homes or as
they arrive for work and hold them
prisoner until the time lock makes
cash reserves available to the robbers.
Several banks have shortened busi-
ness hours to reduce the likelihood
Of hold-urs. and manx have stopped
Evening star., 1934-04-01
OHIO TO AID COLOMBIA
MARK MOTOR ROADS
BY the Associated Press.

COLUMBUS, Ohio.-The Buckeye
State has agreed to help the Republic
of Colombia identify its main motor
routes.
Ohio was one of the first States
to mark its routes, and Highway Di-
rector o. w. Merrell boasts it now
has "the best marked roads in Amer
ica." The Federal Standards Bureau
recently announced that the Ohio
combination Of black on yellow was
the best color Hcheme.
Evening star., 1934-04-01
KANSAS Is STIRRED
BY BANK HOLD.UPS
Bankers and Peace Officers Co.
operate to Check Epidemic
of Robberies.
BY the Associated Press.

TOPEKA, Kans., March 31.-Co-
operating in campaign led by At
torney General Roland Boynton, Kan
sas bankers and peace officers are
moving to check the epidemic of day
light bank robberies which has given
recent news from Kansas something
of an old wild West" flavor.
In response to q suggestion from
Boynton. several cities land counties
Evening star., 1934-04-01
REIGN OF CANCSTERISM is FINALLY ENDED in ILLINOIS
AROUSED CHICAGO
ENDS RULE OF GANG
Crime Commission Says Law Enforcing
Agents Have Upper Hand lis 5Notori-
Gus Men Are Serving Prison Terms.

Lakes. He's now a Detroit ice man
after serving prison term for income
tax evasion
Regarding its lists and supplement
tary ones by the police, the Crime
Commission recently said: Chicago
has never been backward in exposing
to the world its gangster criminals
and their crimes" adding, I'VE had to
do it in order to arouse public opin-
ion."
In pursuing this policy its state
ment concluded, Chicago had its
reward"
Evening star., 1934-04-01
BY DAVID J. WILKIE.

~ ETROIT, March 81 R.-The
State of Michigan is refund
ing money to many thou
- sands of its motoring citizens.
The unusual procedure is
occasioned by the action of the State
Legislature in reducing the annual
weight fee on passenger automobiles
from so to 35 cents hundred pounds.
The refund is going to those motor
lists who purchased license plates be-
fore the reduction tecame effective a
Evening star., 1934-04-01

will be grand maneuver of fve President Roosevelt
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14
Crash Fatal To =
Gridiron Star

DENVER, Colo. Aug. IA. U.R)-
Ken Meenan, %, OF Oak Park, ILL.,,
prominent Big Ten and eastern
football star, died in st. Luke hos
pital here last night from blood
poisoning.
The athlete had been employed
during the summer as a ranger In
the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Last Tuesday he collided with an
automobile while touring his park
territory on his motorcycle. The
impact with the automobile threw
him from the motorcycle, crushing
his leg. Amputation of the left
leg was made by physicians in an
effort to save his life.
He was to have finished his last
year of collegiate football at the
University of Illinois this fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14
IN
COUNTY GIVEN
FEDERAL HELP

The federal government, through
the United States Public Health
Service, is cooperating with the
California state department OF
public health and the Imperial
county health department in in
augurating program OF commun-
ity sanitation on countrywide
basis in Imperial county. Harold
w. Strickler has been appointed as
supervisor in charge of this pro-
gram to work under the direction
of DR.. Warren F.. Fox, county
health officer. This project is SIM
liar to projects that have been
completed or are nearing compile
ton in West Virginia and other
southeastern states.
Essentially, the project has to
do with the erection of sanitary,
fly proof, pit privies. These privies
will be built and constructed on
the applicants property, provided
they are located SO feet or more
from any canal or other water
supply that is used for domestic
purposes. The only expense incur
red in construction will be for the
materials needed, which must be
furnished or procured by the ap-
plicant. In some cases this should
be a small item as any usable
lumber located on the premises, Of
lumber salvaged from any ole
buildings, may be incorporated
into such an approved type of pri'
IVY. The labor involved in the con
struction of such buildings will b'
paid and furnished from the SERf
relief rolls.
"Of all factors influencing thu
general health of a rural commun
ity probably no single item is o
greater Importance than the pro
per method of disposal of human
excreta. In those communitie
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14

contained In such resolution. The
aggregate par value of all bonds Issued
under this act shall not exceed the
sum of thirty million dollars, ana tne
bonds issued under any such resolu-
tion shall bear interest from the date
of issuance of said bonds to the date
of maturity thereof, at a rate to pc
determined by the said Veterans Wei
fare Finance Committee and specihed
In such resolution, but in no case ex-
ceeding five per cent per annun. BON
principal and interest shall be payable
in gold coin of the United States, OF
the present standard of value, at the
office of the State Treasurer, or at the
office Of any duly authorized agent OF
the State Treasurer, and shall be SO
payable at the times specified In said
resolution or resolutions.
All bonds issued under this act shall
bear the facsimile signature OF the
Governor and the facsimile counter
signature of the Controller and snail
be indorsed by the State Treasurer
either by original signature or by a
signature stamp adopted for each par
ticular bond issue under this act and
| the said bonds shall be signed, counter
signed and indorsed by the officers who
shall be In office on the date Of issu-
ance thereof, and each of said bonds
shall bear an impress of the great sea- sea-
| OF the State Of California. The said
| bonds so signed, countersigned, in
I dorsed and sealed, when sold, shall be
and constitute a valid and binding
obligation upon the State OF California.
although the sale thereof be made at
date or dates upon which the officers
| having signed, countersigned and In
| dorsed said bonds, or any or either OIL
said officers, shall have ceased TO be
| the incumbents Of the Offices held by
| them at the time of signing. counter
| signing, or indorsing said bonds. Each
4 nj oh a ~
tain a clause or clauses stating that
| interest shall cease to accrue thereon
from and after the date Of maturity
thereof and referring to this act and
| to the resolution Of the Veterans' We'll
| fare Finance Committee hereunder by
virtue of which said bond Is issued.
| SEC. 8. The requisite number OF
| suitable interest coupons appropriately y
numbered, shall be attached to each
| bond issued under this act Said inter-
est coupons shall bear the fac-simile
signature Of the State Treasurer who
shall be In office on the date of issu-
ance OF the bond to which said coupons
| pertain.
| SEC. 4. All bonds issued under this
act and sold shall be deemed to have
been called In at their respective dates
| Of maturity and the State Treasurer
shall. on the respective dates Of matur'
| ity of said bonds. or as soon thereafter
as said matured bonds are SURRENDERED
| TO him, pay the same out of the pro
| ceeds OF the Controllers warrants
drawn In his favor as provided In sec
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14

where little or no attention is paid
to a safe disposition of this po-
tentially dangerous matter, the cit
izens usually suffer from periodic
outbreaks of typhoid fever, dysen-
terry and diarrhoea of various types
and especially SO among young
children" DR.. Fox states.
In this community the rural res
idents should pay particular atten-
ton to maintaining fly-proof pri-
vies, since the fly menace is pre-
valent the year around. Now is the
time to have one built, with the
minimum of expense to the ap-
plicant. If anyone will call or write
the county health department we
will be glad to submit plans and
specifications and to make ar
arrangements for its construction
Application blanks may also be
filled out at this office.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14

The advent of Cock O. the
Walk'' in the Imperial Valley has
ushered in a new era for Pacific
coast motorists. according to j. H.
Hawley of the valens Oil company,
distributors for Hancock GaSolines
in this vicinity. The struttlng
rooster is not only symbolic OF an
improved product, but also SYM
Dol of the aggressiveness OF large
California company and reflects
the new attitude of the nation as
a whole.
1.-The petroleum industry is one
which has been in an almost con-
slant state of chaos for the past
few years. said Hawley. "HoW-
ever it now seems launched on a
sound basis with a steadying OF
production, refining and marketing
conditions. and for the first time
in several years members OF the IN
dustry are optimistic.
"It is with this optimism that
the Hancock Oil Company OF CAL
ifornia has launched the moSt eh-
tensive advertising campaign in It's
history, in which newspapers play
very important part" continued
Hawley. Anticipating marked re-
suits for this campaign, the COM
pany is also expanding its produc-
ton, refining and sales depart
ment.
Founded II years ago, the Han
cock Oil Company Of California
has had a rapid but conservative
growth. Even in spite of the ad-
verse conditions of the past four
or five years this company has
made its most rapid strides dur
| ing that time. Five years ago the
company had but eight distribut-
| ing points and about 400 dealers
while sales were II million gallons
per year. Today the company has
so distributing plants and about
1900 dealers in California, Arizona
and Nevada. The annual gasoline
sales have reached 40 million gal
Ions. tc,.
With confidence that marketing
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14
Haight Supporters
Will Meet Here

For the purpose of organizing a
valley wide club to support the
campaign of Raymond L. Haight,
progressive Republican candidate
for gove..lor, voters who favor
Haight are to hold a meeting at
the California hotel in Ell Centro
at 8 p. m. Thursday, according to
the announcement of v. j. Tor
rance and Randall Henderson,
leaders in the movement The
meeting is to be open to all elec-
tors interested in Haight IS candi-
dacy, it is stated.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14
IMPERIAL READERS COLUMN

market is spending his vacation in
the east visiting his relativf.
Miss Anna Belford and Wilbur
Leach, accompanied by Miss Bel
ford S mother and sister, Mrs. w.
M. Belford and Marion, who have
spent the past couple of weeks
with her, motored from San Diego
Thursday. Miss Belford and Leach
left Friday evening.
DR.. and Mrs. L. House spent Fri
day morning in Imperial on bus
ineSS
Mr.. and Mrs. Tiny Hill spent the
weekend II Jacumba.
Eddie Gray of Calexico was q
business visitor in Imperial Friday
Mrs. Dee Anderson and daugh-
ter Mary Louise, have returned
from a short visit with Mrs. Anna
| Mack Of Banning.
L. MouSer visited his family at
La Jolla over the past weekend.
j. D. Huston and son, Jimmie
returned to La Jolla this weekend
after a few days of looking after
their ranch interests here.
Miss Marion Varney motored to
Laguna Beach Sunday for q
month S outing with her aunt Mrs
A. w. Cook.
Mrs. s. o. McGaughy and child
rem returned Wednesday from a
two weeks vacation with Mrs. Nc
Gaughy's mother of Anaheim.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. GrenSlade
motored TO San Diego Sunday for
a brief outing, stopping at Alpine
to visit Miss Ruth Presley, who is
patient at a sanitarium there.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Erskine
daughter Francis, and Mrs. Frs
kline s mother, Mrs. Mary Treshil
left Saturday for month IS vaca-
ton at Lake Arrowhead.
Word was received in Imperial
Wednesday that Lester Eichhold
who with his family moved to Los
Angeles about month ago, had
suffered a stroke of apoplexy which
for a time caused partial paralysis
| in his right arm, also affecting his
speech. His condition was said te
be critical, but it is the doctor 3
belief that in a week or SO he will
be perfectly normal again.
Driving north on the coast high
way near Oceanside Saturday
night, Albert Luallin, Imperial
blinded temporarily by glarins
headlights. crashed into south
bound automobile. Luallin's cal
was wrecked; two youths he has
picked up for a lift toward Los An
geles were so badly hurt it wa!
feared for a while they would die
and Luallin himself was uncon
scious when pulled from the wreck
Albert was unconscious SeVei
hours; one of his companions di'
not regain his senses until yester-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14
BY EVELYN HICKS
Press staff Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. George Conley,
daughter Winifred, and grand
children June, Joyce. and Don
Ware. left Saturday for San Ber-
nardino where they plan to make
their future home. Conley will re-
turn shortly to look after his
crops.
Miss Vera Ingram and Verna
Mccormick left Saturday morning
for two weeks motor journey to
Vancouver, Canada, stopping at
points of interest enroute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly Yount and
family. spent the weekend in Live
Oaks Springs.
Mrs. w o. Hinderks and daugh-
ter. Kathryn, left Saturday for
two weeks visit in Garden Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harlan Butler
motored to Mistletoe Lodge Satur-
day. where she will pass the re-
mainder of the summer. Butler re-
turned home to look after his
ranch interests here.
MIR. and Mrs. George Varney
and grandchildren, Donald and
Phyllis Trimble, were among those
who witnessed the informal cere-
mony wednesday morning at Pilot
Knob, marking the beginning Of
the construction of the All-Am-
erican canal.
Ms Mike Saleman left Satur-
day for a two weeks visit with
friends in San Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shay McKim and
family spent the weekend in La
Jolla.
w. S. Dunn, chairman Of the
Legion delegation of Imperial re-
ports that the following will leave
Friday TO attend the American
Legion convention which is to be
held in San Francisco, Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Farrell, Phil
Holman, Dorman Stewart, L. Nous
er and himself. They plan to re-
turn Thursday.
Jimmy Allen spent the week
end in San Felipe Lodge attend
ing a legion barbecue.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Gibson lett
the past weekend for two weeks
visit in northern California.
NJ. M. Dizney left Saturday to
spend the weekend in Long Beach
with his family.
Walter Bennett of Webb S meat
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14

conditions will be improved, the
Hancock Oil company is making a
large expenditure not only for ad-
vertising. but also for construction
work, so large sums of money are
being put back into circulation
through the pockets of those en-
gagged in other industries.
When "Cock O. the Walk, is
seen strutting across the pages OF
this newspaper as well as at gas
oline stations, it is therefore SYM
bolic not only of Hancock Five
Point and Hancock Regular Gas
dimes, but also of the general atti-
tude of this company regarding
improved conditions which they be-
lieve will be enjoyed by all Sec
tions and residents of California.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-14

day. four days after the accident.
Albert was able to leave the hos
pital today. His mother went TO
San Diego to be with him. Aside
from bad bruises and few knock
ed out teeth h is uninjured.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Saleman and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Hallawen LETT
Saturday on an extended motor
trip to the Pacific northwest. From
Seattle they plan to journey by
water to Canadian points of inter-
est.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Hevener ar
rived home Tuesday from a two
weeks visit with their son Allan
Hevener and wife at Corona. Dur
ing the HevenerS' absence, Mr..
and Mrs. Paul House occupied the
Hevener ranch home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Sharp spent
the past week in Flagstaff on bus
mess. q a.
Alfred Swinney resigned his pos
ition as clerk in Lincoln's grocery
store last week and has accepted
a position as clerk at the Imperial
post office.
Mrs. Vera Grant left Saturday
for Santa Monica where she will
spend two weeks visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Wilson and
daughter Helen leave Tuesday for
Los Angeles for two weeks vaca-
ton.
Mrs. Aubry Scott, sister of Mrs.
George R. Harris, spent Thursday
night with the Harris while on
their way to San Diego. Mrs.
Scott IS home is in Bisbee. Ariz.
Jack Foster has resigned his for
mer position with w. j. Webb and
! has taken over the "pony express, -
delivering small packages to the
different valley towns.
! Mr.. and Mrs. George R. Harris
and family were among those who
enjoyed the picnic sponsored by A.
Y Preble and Hugh Oakley Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mcdonald
have moved to Ell Centro. McDon-
aid who is employed by the A. and
P. grocery store was recently trans
ferred from San Diego to El Gen.
/ tro.
! Mrs. D. D Vinzant and daugh-
ter Jean and son David returned
to the valley Sunday after spend
ing a month at Boulevard.
Evelyn Hicks is spending few
days with her aunt, Mrs. c. w
Barber, of Lynwood, Calf.
Bob Williams returned to his
home Sunday after three months
stay at Fresno and klamath Falls
Ore.
Mr.. and Mrs Johnny Mccall are
occupying the Kinnaird home eas'
of Imperial during the absence o.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Kinnaird ane
daughter, Helen Joy.
Frank Douglass left Saturday af.
ternoon for Los Angeles where 1T
plans to spend the weekend witt
his mother, Mrs. Maude Lane anc
sister Marie.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Vestal ano
son, Willis, who are summering II
San Diego, returned home for 9
few days, returning to the coast
Saturday.
Roy Templeton was the dinner
guest of Robert Williams Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Taylor ane
sons. Dannie and Clinton ane
daughter, Irene. motored to ia
cumba Sunday where they spen
the day.
Miss Dottie Mallory and he
mother went to Live Oaks Sunda,
where they spent the day with Mr.
and Mrs. Pinkney Poor who arr
visiting at the j. w. Poor cabin II
Live Oaks.
Roger Bosnian spent Saturday
and Sunday with George Harris Jr
Miss Martha Jane Preble ha:
been the guest of Miss Jane Poole