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Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
MYERS LOSES
SUIT AGAINST
CALIPATRIA

In judgment rendered by
Judge Vaughn Thompson this
morning it is ordered that A. N.
Myers is not entitled to recover
anything in the action ne brought
against the city of Calipatria. The
case was tried in superior court
here on November l and 2 of last
year The complaint which asked
damages of $1150 against the city
had been filed on June 81, 1881.
The judgment further states that
the defendant city never entered
into any contract whereby it was to
pay P. N. Myers plaintiffs as
signer) any fees in excess of the
amount provided for in ordinance
No. "a of that city.
Further, that any contract or
agreement between the defendant
city and P. N. Myers, whereby the
city agreed to pay said P. N. Myers
for legal services is not binding
against the city and that the city
is entitled to recover as a counter
claim the amount due and owing to
said P. N. Myers to the defendant
city at the time he assigned his
claim.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
Ford Refuses
To Raise Price

DETROIT, June 6. W.P)-A price
war threatened today in the auto
mobile industry as result of Henry
Fords latest lesson in economics.
The purchasing public would be
the beneficiary.
High prices will destroy prosper
ity," Ford reaffirmed when makers
of cars which compete in the low
cost class boosted their figures this
spring.
His 1884 car, Ford reassured,
would not follow competitors price
boosts. The added expense of higher
wages, he reasoned, eventually
would be reflected in increased sales
The company expected, and got, lar
ger orders. Ford prices, observers
pointed out, meanwhile remained
constant.
Within the last week reductions
from $40 to S45 have been an
nounced on passenger models of the
Plymouth Motor Corp, a Chrysler
Motors affiliate; and Chevrolet Mo-
tor Co., General Motors division.
Prices of Oldsmobile cars, another
GMC product. were reduced $40 to
$35 for the six-cylinder model.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
Millington On
Visit To Valley

Seth Millington, candidate for
the nomination of lieutenant gov
ernor on the Democratic ticket, ac-
companied by Frank Boyle, was a
visitor at The Press office today,
the visitors being introduced by Cal
Mousseau, city clerk and chairman
of the Imperial county Democratic
central committees
Millington, a former state COM
mander of the American Legion, is
planning a vigorous campaign for
the office he seeks and is now max
ing a tour of the entire state. His
home is in Butte county, Boyle be-
ing the chairman of the county
Democratic committee there.
"I have a definite idea for i'm
provements which I think can be
made in the operation of the state
government" Millington said, land
plan to give them plenty of publi-
city later in the campaign. Just
now am getting acquainted
throughout the state and will bear
down in the campaign work after
I return to Butte.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
Fishermen Not
Talking OF Trip

Two prominent local fishermen
are saying little if anything about
a trip which ended last night about
midnight with their return home,
rather disguised with their favor
ite sport and glad to get a little
valley sunshine.
Postmaster Frank Richmond and
Cal Mousseau, city clerk. are the
two worthless who are keeping quiet
about the trip. According to re-
ports they accepted an invitation
from Bill Allen of San Diego for
a trip down the Mexican coast.
They went prepared for tropical
weather, only to run into a nasty
storm, with plenty of rain and
stuff that seemed like snow. To
cap it all there was an epidemic of
NAL de mer (seasickness to most
of us) which wiped out any pos
sibility of enjoying the trip.
The "most unkindest cut of all -
was that the catch of fish was
limited to couple of sardines.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
.DOND GIVES
CANAL TALK

M. j. Dowd, chief engineer of the
Imperial Irrigation district, outlined
the steps necessary in submitting
bids for the All-American canal in
talk given before the El Centro
Chamber of Commerce at noon to-
day. Bids are to be opened for ex-
cavation work on the first section
of the canal tomorrow and before
these bids are open, detail plans
have been made and final loca-
ton decided upon, materials classi-
fled and specifications prepared as
as a basis Of bids. Included in the
specifications, Dowd stated, is 3
clause which stated the contractor
must bid on a basis which complies
with the code of fair competition
to which he is subject, and he can
deal only with equipment men,
manufacturers, etc, who likewise
agree to abide by this code. Bids
must be accompanied by acceptable
security in the amount ow 10 per
cent of the bid.
These bids will cover 80 miles of
excavation, diveded into seven diff
ferent sections, running from a
point below Laguna dam and ex-
tending to the western edge of the
sand hills and bids can be placed
on all or any number of sections.
The plans of so dividing the work,
Dowd explained, is to encourage as
many bids as possible in order to
perhaps lower the cost of construc-
ton.
1t will take 80 days to get ma
chinery delivered after the bids are
let. the speaker stated, and addi-
tional time to get it set up. The
draglines will fill eight or 10 cars
and two carloads of erecting ma
chinery will be necessary to set
them up. 1t is expected that it will
take about three and one-half years
of constructor work to complete
the canal. When asked if the drag
line method of excavation was
thought best, Dowd stated that 1t
was thought best for the type of
excavation to be made at the sand
hills, where the cut will be 1856 feet
wide at the base, 46 feet deep and
$40 feet wide at ground surface.
When completed the water depth
in the canal will be about 161a feet
and the width will be 200 feet. The
drop in the canal below the river
at Pilot Knob will be SIS feet and
the four major drops between the
sand hills and CaleXico will total
119 feet.
A number of out of town visitors
were present at the Ell Centre
luncheon to hear Dowd's talk and
at the end of his address he an
swered individual questions con-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06

Dealer South, the results of which
proved the guidance given by
Salesman Stevens was absolutely
correct. South's Encouragement was
banished and his success was as
sured.
Salesman Stevens advice was, in
the picture, plainly and simply
given in way to benefit all
those attending.
Dealers and friends of Goodyear
were told by Ray Riviera, Good
year factory representative in this
district, prior to the showing of
winning Rubber" how the picture
happened to be produced. Each
| year." Riviera said, "our dealers
present their problems to the ex-
ecutiveS of the company. This
talking picture was made to an
sewer these problems in an under
standable effective way. The big
gest problem of the entire rubber
industry in recent years has been
| fast tread wear due to increased
speed of today's automobiles. The
"G-3" Goodyear's new tire does
away with this fast tread wear.
More non-skid blocks on this tire
provide more grip, more traction,
greater safety.
"Flatter, thicker, tread, an aver
age of two pounds more rubber per
tire, provides more road contact,
more grip, more wear.
wilder riding ribs provide longer,
smoother wear, easier steering.
"An estimated 43 per cent more
non-skid mileage results from the
above three improvements. More
value is built into this broader,
huskier, handsomer tire and this
picture shows you just why and
how Goodyear has accomplished
this" Riviera concluded.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
AWARDS GIVEN
BOY SCOUTS

Last Court of Honor for Scouts
in the El Centro district took pace
last night in the Wilson school
where star awards were given to
Tommy Daniels, Wallace Peterson
and Warren Rhodes all of whom
also won first class merit badges.
Other first class merit badges
went to Dan Judd, Lyel Quinn,
Charles Radcliffe, Leland Pippin
and Morris Steinwinder. Charles
Radcliffe and Chester johnson re-
ceived second class merit badges.
First class awards were won by
Clyde Bates, Arthur Jones, Jack
Jones, while a second class award
went to Rex Hale.
After the Court Of Honor, the
mothers of Scouts in Troop 7, that
sponsored by the Elks lodge, enter
tanned the Scouts and their faith
ers at dinner in the Elks club, the
affair also being a farewell party
for Rodney Hansen, assistant Scout
master.
Special guests included Russell
Kliegel, president of the Imperial
Yuma council, and Mont j. Reid.
county treasurer, both of whom
spoke as did Charles Jenney, Jr.,
and Heath Hovey, the latter pre-
senting Mrs. j. P. Hansen, mother
Of the honor guest, with silver
plate.
Patrol leaders Leonard Carey,
Cecil Pennington nd Duncan
Burke were introduced
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
\ N(Hu'kefS
New York Stocks

NEW YORK, June 6. U.P-Sil-
yer, hides and silk came to the
front in the market world today
with substantial rallies, while stocks
turned irregular and grains declin-
ed.
Profit taking came into the grain
market after yesterdays broad rise.
Wheat closed at losses of 1ss to
2 cents q bushel; corn off is to
21s cents, and others off fraction
ally.
A sharp rise in silver futures led
to the belief the government was
again a buyer. Futures were up
more than a half cent an ounce.
Bar silver firmed Z cent to As cents
an ounce. Hide had gains ranging
to 100 points while silk futures
scared as much as Az cents a
pound.
There were several strong spots
in the share market, notably the
oils and silver issues. Oils were
aided by improved oil and gasoline
statistics, while silvers followed
silver metal. Sugars were strong
with American up more IlidH =
points. Several of the chemicals
made wide gains. Rails held their
own. Utilities were mixed.
Steel issues eased off to small
losses after early firmness.
Automobile issues gave ground
late in the session on further cur
tailment in that industry. Several
other sections softened including
communications, electrical equip
ments and some of the amusements.
Case dipped point and mail or
der issues eased along with wheat.
Best gains of the day included
Amerada which made new 1884
high at SIS up 31s; American Sugar
Refin ing, American Smelling,
Schenley, J. C. Penney, U. S. Smelt-
ing and Woolworth. These issues
gained l to 2 points.
Stock sales today approximated
100000 shares against 100000 shares
yesterday
Dow Jones preliminary closing av-
erages showed industrial 94.77 up
OIL, railroad 43.78 up 0.64, utility
2305 off OFT.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
HALF MILLION
Affected IN
DROUGHT AREA

WASHINGTON, June 6. U.P)-
More than 125,OOO families or ap-
proximately 100000 persons are
victims of the soaring drought now
burning up crops and fortunes in
the middle west, the White House
revealed today.
President Roosevelt said his mes
sage calling for immediate legisla-
ton to provide more than $500, ,000,-
600 for the sufferers probably
would be sent to congress within
the next "a hours.
To the nation, however, Mr..
Roosevelt sent assurances that there
was no danger OF famine. He
pointed out that surpluses were
generous and there should be no
cause for alarm. He said, how
ever, that the drought had reached
disaster proportions.
The President pointed out that
the question OF relief in the strick-
en- zones is largely that of provid-
ing work for those directly affect
ed. A great many thousands of
families, he said, will be unable to
sustain themselves until the 1885
harvest.
AS to money, he explained that
it was up to the government to
take care Of the situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
FILE ACTIONS
FOR INJURIES

Two suits have been filed in su-
perior court asking damages for per-
sonal injuries alleged to have been
sustained as the result of automo-
bile accidents.
One filed by Joe G. Joseph and
Laurice Joseph against the V. R.
Dennis Construction company, ct
al, asks damages totaling $32, 2,967.95.
This complaint alleges that on De-
cember "a, 1888. at $3.50 o'clock a.
m, plaintiffs were driving east on
highway No. 80 near Grays Wells.
At the same time the defendants
were engaged in repairing and re-
building the highway at that point
and had left the highway in an un-
safe condition without proper
guards, lights or signals to indi-
cate the dangerous condition of the
highway, according to the COM
plant.
AS result of this the plaintiffs
were severely and forcefully thrown
about in their car and suffered bod
lily injuries The complaint states
that Laurice Joseph sustained a
fracture of the right leg and arm
and general bruises and shock.
The damages asked are $4,000,
general; $500 for medical atten-
ton; $500 for other treatments;
$3.50 for loss of automobile; S28195
for loss of other articles from the
car and 1886 for loss of service of
the plaintiff Laurice Joseph.
The second action is brought by
w. T. and Anna Lott against the
Chevrolet Motor company and Roy
H. Womack and asks damages of
26,062 for alleged personal injuries.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
OUNT(Y1BRlERS

Community Auction, Friday, June
at ten sharp. 100 head of dairy
cattle, complete herd of Mr.. Flory's.
20 beef COWS, heifers, lot of veal,
good span mules, saddle mare,
pigs, implements and furniture. Be
on time at ten sharp Friday. zinn
q zinn, Auctioneers. 6t1
Wednesday = Chicken pie day.
Sherwoods. w If
Not /. V. Hardware Theft of
several guns from a Calexico hard
ware store, reported in last nights
Press, should have stated the guns
were taken from T. D. Aliens hard
ware store, and not from the Calex-
leo branch of the Imperial Valley
Hardware company.
Try Sherwood's it's cooler. 23tf
City Council To Meet-A regular
meeting of the city council will be
held at the city hall tonight start
ing at 7:30 o'clock.
Wednesday - Chicken PIE day.
Sherwood's. t W If
Arson Hearing Held-The prelim-
mary hearing of Joe Mendez,
charged with arson was scheduled to
be held in Calipatria this morning,
according to the district attorneys
office.
Held For Investigation Emilio
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
COODYEAR'S TALKING PICTURE
ENJOYED BY LARGE AUDIENCE

McNeece and McNeece, pioneer
Goodyear dealers, report a large
crowd attended the showing of
Goodyears talking picture Win
ming Rubber" shown at United
Artists theatre at 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon.
Winning Rubber" on the sub
ject of the new Goodyear "G-3" tire
and salesmanship, was voted an
outstanding success by all attending
for its interesting presentation of
the development of a marvellous
new tire and tips on modern, up
to-the-minute salesmanship.
The possibilities of the new "G-3"
were shown to the leading char
acter Dealer South, played by
James Spotswood, by an apparition
which appeared in dream.
Dealer Souths store was out Of
date, back number until the ap-
partition of Salesman Stevens ap-
peared and showed him how to
get business and realize real pro-
fits with Goodyear's new "G-3."
A "G-3" drive was made by
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
LOCAL MAN STATIONED in REPUBLIC
OF COLOMBIA HOME FOR VACATION

From Santa Marta, Republic of
Colombia, to Ell Centre. is a long
journey so James Leon McElvaney
was glad to get nome this morning
for an indefinite visit with his fam
lily after a stay of IA months in the
tropics.
McElvaney, an engineer for the
United Fruit company. arrived in
Los Angeles yesterday on the COM
panys steamer, Chiriqui. The first
part of his journey, from Barran-
quilla to Panama, was made by air.
plane.
Spanish I studied during my
years at Central Union high school
from which I graduated in 1923,
came in handy during my stay in
Colombia" McElvaney told The
Press today on visit to this office
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06

EspinoSa, Ernesto Aguilasocho, Elise
Rubio and Ernestina EspinoSa were
arrested by U. 5. Customs officers
in Calexico yesterday afternoon and
are in the county jail awaiting fur
ther investigation by these officials.
DIR. r. G. Clemons. dentist pro-
tessional bldg. Phone 245.
N " I Il
Two File Nominations-Nom
ton papers were filed yesterday by
T. M Adams for the post of FL Gen.
tro justice Of the peace and by w.
H. Lorenz for reelection as justice
of the peace in Calexico.
Try Sherwood's it's cooler. 23tf
Perishable Acknowledgements
yesterday, according to B. A. Har-
rigan, agricultural commissioner,
consisted of lis cars cantaloupes,
two cars carrots, 30 cars honey
dews, IL cars honeyballs, 20 cars
mixed melons, IS cars watermelons.
DR.. A. b. Hanson. dentist. New
Professional Bldg. Phone So 9tf
Elks Meet Tomorrow-All local
Elks are notified that there will be
a meeting at the club rooms to-
morrow night at O'Clock to be
followed by a Dutch lunch. Henry
Swanson, secretary of the local
lodge made this announcement to-
day
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
L. A. Livestock

LOS ANGELES, June 6. UD -
Hogs, 500. No early sales; good east
erns quoted up TO 4.25.
Cattle, 400; holdovers, 450. Steady;
good fed New Mexico steers $40;
island steers 575-6; all others $50;
common to medium steers 4-25-5.25;
common to medium cows 2.50-3.25;
cutter grades 1.25-2.50.
Calves, SO. Quotably steady.
Sheep, TOO; holdovers, $50. About
steady; medium Arizona wooled
lambs, 9; medium California Shorn
lambs 1926; common California
wooled lambs 7.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
Summer Camp
For 4-H Clubs

Summer camp for All club
members of the valley will open
on June II at Laguna and closes
June 81, according to H. Lee
Landerman, assistant farm advisor
who asks that all members plan
ming to attend notify him.
The water shortage is affecting
I.aguna as it has other regions
and the camp has had to sink a
new well. Final arrangements de-
pend upon information to the
water supply. Landerman has writ
ten the San Diego county farm
advisor in regard to the supply
and expects an answer in the near
future.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06

accompanied by his father. I. S.
McElvaney. He also attended three
semesters at the local junior COL
lege.
The company is raising bananas
on q stretch of tableland between
the Sierra Nevada mountains and
the coast, in the northeastern part
of Colombia" he said. The noun
tains rise up 1900 feet and are per-
petually snowcapped. This fact, and
the proximity to the shore, makes
for a mild, equita Bile climate
throughout the year, notwithstand-
ing the nearneSS to the equator.
Drainage problems are somewhat
similar to those here in the valley"
he added.
McElvaney plans to spend some
time visiting with his family before
returning to South America.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
[. A. Stocks

LOS ANGELES, June 6. W.P)-
Issues moved fractionally upward
in dull early trading on the Los
Angeles stock exchange today. Vol
une continued light.
Transamerica led, with 900 shares
sold, opening at 61s, softening to
and climbing back to 6ls, un-
changed.
In a modest petroleum furry
Standard Oil opened at 34% and
sold off to 3412, up 2 points on a
400-share volume, while Union op-
ened at 1614 and softened to 1914
up 4 on a volume of 800.
On volume Of 400 shares or less
Edison common was down p al
16; Edison 512 s was unchanged at
1875. and Chrysler was up ~ at
397s.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
Relief Workers
Threaten Strike

PHOENIX, Ariz., June 6. U.P)-
A general statewide strike of Emer-
gency Relief Administration work.
ers has been called in Arizona for
tomorrow by members Of the Fed
eral Labor union, it was learned
here today.
Local ERA officials here today
declared they were not concerned
over the strike order, claiming the
labor union among the indigents
and unemployed had a small fol-
lowing. However, Florence Warner,
state director Of the ERA admitted
such strike would effect several
thousand people in the mining Sec
tions of the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
Disabled Vets
To Meet Friday

Members Of Imperial Valley chap
ter, Disabled American veterans,
will meet Friday night at o'clock
at Veterans hall, Ell Centro, accord
ing to announcement by L. E. King,
adjutant.
At the same hour members of
the auxiliary will meet at the King
home, GOT He'll avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
illness Fatal
To Local Boy

Robert Lee Burritt, 6, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Howard Burritt of
626 Hamilton street, died yesterday
following a brief illness. He was
born in Taft, Calf, and came here
with his parents four years ago.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day at 1890 a. M, with Rev. I. T..
Raab of the First Presbyterian
church officiating. The body will
be shipped to Inglewood Saturday
for burial
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
Candidates Will
Talk At Magnolia

Political candidates for office
will have an opportunity to speak
at the close of the program OF
the Magnolia Mulberry farm cent
er meeting to be held in the Mag
nolia school on Saturday, June g.
at 7:30 p. m.
The program will open with a
piano solo by Lois Wellington after
which George L. Winwright, as
sistant farm advisor will discuss
the necessity for and advantages
to be gained from a T. B. free
area.
Edna Guynes will conduct rec
reation and the ladies aid will sell
refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
GIossford Speaker
At WesfmorIond

General Pelham D. Glassford,
federal labor conciliator will be one
of the speakers at the Spruce
Westmorland farm center meeting
TO be held in the Westmorland
school Friday evening, June 8, at
7:45 p. m.
H. Lee Landerman, assistant
farm advisor will talk on field
crops improvement and piano
solo will be presented by Miss
Helen johnson.
Recreation and refreshments have
been planned.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
BrawIey kiWanis
Want 4-H Program,

Brawley Kiwanis club has ask
ed the All club boys and girls to
put on a program for them similar
to the one given some time ago
for the local Kiwanians.
On Tuesday, June IL, group
of club members, accompanied by
H. Lee Landerman, assistant farm
advisor, will give a program for
the Brawley group which will be
demonstration of the achieve
ments of All club work.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
States Crops
Under Codes

WASHINGTON, June 6. W.P) -
Eighty-five per cent of Californias
speciality crops-fruits, nuts and
vegetables-willb be sold under mar
keting agreements this year, the
Agriculture Adjustment Administra-
ton announced today.
Products covered by the agree
ments 'nc'ude cling peaches, fresh
deciduous fruits, Tokay grapes, wal
nuts, olives and asparagus.
The AAA said California farm
values had increased $5,500,000 since
first marketing agreements were
put into effect.
Other agreements are being de-
veloped.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
What Causes Epilepsy?
Is There a Cure?

A booklet containing the opinions
of famous doctors on this interest
ing subject will be sent FREE, while
they last, to any reader writing to
the Educational Division, Dept. 035,
545 Fifth Ave-, New York, N. Y.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
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LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair tonight d Thurs day,
cloudy in morning; nearly normal
temperature with little change; ra-
ther high humidity; gentle to mod
crate wind, mostly southwest.
data compiled by Howard En-
mons, local observer for the United
States weather bureau.
Maximum YESTERDAY .................... 80
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
L. A. Poultry

LOS ANGELES, June 6. tU.R)-
Following are today's market quo
tations:
Hens, Leghorns, pa to 3A lbs. lie
Hens, Leghorns, ga to 4 lbs. ......11c
Hens, Leghorns, lbs. and up....11c
Hens, colored, 3A to lbs. ..........15c
Hens, colored, over lbs. and up 15c
Broilers, to IL lbs. ....................11c
Broilers, IL to pa lbs. ...............13c
Fryers. Leghorns, 2l4 -31a lbs. ....13c
Fryers, colored, 2A to 81 lbs.....18c
Roasters, soft bone, 31s lbs. up...-21c
stays
Old rooSterS oc
Ducklings, Pekin, Az lbs. up ......1Oc
Old ducks &c
CeeSe <S
Young tom turkeys, IA lbs. and up
TO IL IDS.
Young tom turkeys, over 18 lbs.
and up
Hen turkeys, 9 lbs. and up ........-12c
Old tom turkeys ............................--12c
Old hen turkeys .............-..............--12
Capons, under 7 lbs. ...................--20c
Capons, lbs. and up ..............-23c
Rabbits, No. white, 8 to 4 lbs. Be
Rabbits, No. old ..-....................- SC
Rabbits, No l mixed colors, 8
10 IDS. oc
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-06
Flax Market
L. A. Hay

los ANGELES, June 6. UP
u s. No. l ............. .Sl4 400-l4.50
II s No . Ieafy .....-..................Sl3.5 so
u. s. No 2 .-,...-.. -$l2.5O-l3.OO
Receipts equivalent TO 80 car
loads.