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Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17
VETS THANK
BURNHAMFOR
AIDING THEM

Appreciation for the work he did
in the last session of congress for
disabled war veterans is expressed
in letters which have been received
from leaders Of the national veteran
organization oy congressman George
Burnham, who is a candidate for
reelection. Officials of the Ameri-
can Legion and the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars of the U. S. have
both written to Mr.. Burnham. Many
local veterans. who are supporting
the congressman's candidacy for re-
election are gratified to hear of the
recognition given Mr.. Burnham by
their national leaders.
James E. Van zandt, national
commander in chief of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, wrote as follows.
Il wish to convey to you the
sincere thanks of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States
for your vote and support which
resulted in the return of benefits
to so many of our deserving war
veterans.
| W. Va VIC FClCI dis VI TOltlBll
Wars who have all served this ma
tion in actual war zones, are happy
to recognize the significant part
you played in the ABOVE mentioned
restoration. The grim despair and
deep sorrow which was written into
the lives of SO many of the nation
defenders has been greatly lifted
by your sincere consideration.
John Thomas Taylor, vice chair
man of the American Legion's ma
tional legislative committee. wrote
to Mr.. Burnham as follows
May I take this opportunity to
express to you, in clear and unmis-
taxable language, our sincere ap-
probation for the action you took
:. in voting to make certain that
the amendments to the independent
offices bill dealing with World war
veterans were enacted into law.
In my opinion, this is the most
important legislation that has ever
come before congress, affecting as
it did, the very lives of thousands
of disabled World war veterans and
the future welfare of their depen.
dants.
Their care is now, and always
has been, the chief concern of the
American Legion, and it is for this
reason that I want you to know, as
I know, the deep sense of gratitude
the veterans throughout the coun-
try have for what you did for them
/.
Other veteran organizations have
written similar letters to Congress
man Burnham, praising his record
during the last session of congress
and expressing the gratitude of the
different vetera organizations
Throughout the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17
Ne. " FASHIONS
FOR EVENINGS

In the evening fashions, even
more definitely than in daytime
tyres, We sec the acc5Btuated hem
line, due TO the fact tilat the 3il-
houcttc directs attention to the
skirt. Ihus we see q great lum-
Der OF s,ashCd hons, gCmetime3
three or Icur inches deep. These
are Cc2as.onG-. y FACED in 4 gleam-
ing metallic fabric, or in a Jewel
tone to contrast with the .drc~s.
Another version CT the elaborated
henlinc is that which is turned
up in front, very much like a shall
low cuff, this cuff being faced n
a contrasting fabric. the facing
continuing around th2 back IS
lining
Necklinc Intrigue
Although we sec a great deal of
fabric manipulation in daytime ana
afternoon fashions, evening neck
lines are, fer the most part. quite
simple. Adhering to the fairly deep
Y, or running III an ehptical de-
sign Gcross the shoulders. these
formal necklines rely on jewelled
accents for elaboration. You will
be delighted with the brilliant al
lure of bands Of sequins outlining
a neckline, and sometimes contin-
uing across the bodice in Grecian
effect, the skirt section pulled
tight across the hips, and draped
to one side. Also, we see the en-
tire bodice Of sequins worked Up
from a pointed, built-up waistline
of the plain fabric.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17
SUEDE COATS
ARE POPULAR

The trend this season is more and
more to the suede jacket rather
than the calf type, and although
the short jacket leads in popular
ity, there are, nevertheless, large
number of novelties in more ex-
pensive types. We see, for instance,
the jacket with belted front and
loose, swinging back, in a three
quarter length. Then there is the
suit length leather jacket, coming
slightly above the knees. worn with
fairly wild belt. and with a high
closing at the throat, above which
a little wooly scarf peeks out. Tho
shorter jackets command attention
for the most part, however, and we
see the Norfolk well liked with its
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17
ASSOCIATED
OFFERS NEW
GRID 'DOPE"

Here's good news for motoring
football fans.
A new 32-page football booklet,
containing complete information on
Pacific coast games and individual
teams, is now being distributed by
all Smiling Associated dealers. it is
announced by P. E. Allan, domestic
sales manager of Associated Oil
company.
The booklet, larger and more
complete than any of previous
years, is of handy vest pocket
size, and printed in Associated s
colors of red and green.
A three-way schedule, listing
games by dates, by conferences,
and stadia for the Pacific coast,
Southern California, far western,
and Pacific northwest conferences,
as we'll as for leading independent
teams, will be found in the new
booklet. 1t also contains a list Of
all western All-AmericanS from
1928; intimate dope on the stars.
coaches, history. colors and sys-
TEN of each college, a series of ar
ticles by Football Commissioner
Herb Dana on rules and officiating
duties; all of last seasons Pacific
coast scores, and information on
fresh and intersectional games.
So popular were these little grid
books last season that Associated
has increased this years printing
nv MANY thousands Eontha11 fans
arc urged to drop in at a Smiling
Associated dealer to get theirs ear
ly.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17

is the knitted skirt and blouse with
velvet collar, and entire velvet jac-
ket to accompany it, with even a
beret in some instances. Outstand-
ingly important is the varied use
of color appearing in knitwear this
season, and we find two shades in
one garment as a matter Of course
Thus pinewoods green dress will
have rust accents, or occasionally
rust dress is trimmed with dark
brown. Vivid winey shades appear,
too, accented with black. or a
much lighter shade OF red.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17

to look around and to discover the
many things the store carries.
Friday evening the regular person.
mel will be supplemented by those
who make a specially of the var
ious types Of merchandise in the
other valley stores.
The demonstrations will be con-
Quoted continuously Friday after
noon and evening Orchestra mus
ic will be provided by Francis
Leonard IS orchestra, and attractive
flower favors will be given away to
the women visitors to the third
floor. Here a greater part of the
furniture displays will be found.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17
K nitcUecr Smart
In Dress Goods

Knits are novel this season, off
ering greater interest and effect
ivenesS than has ever been dream
ed of 1t is not enough for a dress
to be merely knitted Tor a new
standard has been set, and every
garment must live up TO it. We
see, for instance the knitted shirt
waist frock with velveteen plaid
cuff, and pleated front Or there
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17

pleated freat and side pockets. and
neat, notched revers with a welt
edge, and pleat down the back.
The free swing. or Boys jacket.
appears in leather too, a neat
shoulder yoke and small pinch
pleats giving a swagger. casual air.
Time and again the straight jack
ct appears. fingertip length. but
toning or slide-fastening down the
front, and worn beltless, a little
round neckline even dispensing with
q color. And in the less sportsy jack
cts we find a simple shoulder yoke.
a plain back. belted, with just sug
gestion of blousing at either side.
One Of the smartest-and incident.
ally. ccstliest jeckets we saw Is
black.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17
NIMRODS READY FOR DEER

BOISE, Idaho W.P)-Idaho deer
hunters, whoce 30day season ends
during the first week of November,
are expected to kill beaween 5000
and 5000 animals before conclusion
of the hunting period.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17

are gone, for even while doing dish
es or dusting, women now demand
style. California wash frocks are
pretty in color, clever in design and
reasonable in price. They are just
as appropriate for street wear in
warm weather as they are for home
wear.
Stripes, plaids, prints in fall col
ors are found here. in interesting
designs and are obtainable in all
sizes.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17
FROCK SHOP
FE EATUR RING
WASH DRESSES

Imperial Valley women can't have
too many wash dresses, either to
use as house dresses or for street
wear The California Frock Shop
knows this fact and has a splendid
assortment CT wash frocks.
The days of the old house dress
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17

The California cotton cooperative,
Bakersfield, is making a drive for
$500 members.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17

The university is running some
experiments on dehydration of
hops.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-17

The cannery at Visalia spent
over S230,00O this season for fruit.
labor and materials.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
Question of Ownership

The only question which could
possibly be raised here would be
whether or not the holder was a
holder in due course and before
maturity, as the Section states.
But for the purpose Of determin-
ing whether the transferee is a
holder in due course, the negotia'
ton take effect as of the time
when the Endorsement is actually
made" However, the plaintiff,
under the facts as set forth in
plaintiffs affidavit, may still be
the holder of the notes in due
course considering the provisions
of Section 1855 of the D. c. Code.
Although the said affidavit OF
defense and the fourth paragraph
of defendants plea are not con-
Sistent, if the said defendant has
information of the facts suffici-
ent to form an honest belief that
the plaintiffs allegations in his
affidavit are false, and that the
plaintiff does not own or hold
said notes, he should set forth
such facts specifically as re-
quired by the language and in
tent of Rule 73, as has been
construed many times by this
court and the Court of Appeals,
and not by specious terms and
general conclusions attempt to de-
lay the entry OF judgment in
this cause.
Mr.. Justice Jennings Bailey
sustained the motion for judg-
ment against the defendant be-
cause of the insufficiency of his
affidavit of defense.
The plaintiff was represented
by John U, Gardiner, and the
defendant, Wardman. by Daniel
Thew Wright and Philip ErShler.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
Title to Notes Denied

The affidavit of defense filed
to the declaration herein is very
short and is made upon informa-
tion and belief. The affiant
states that he expects to prove
at the trial of this action that
the notes sued upon were drawn
to the order of one John H. Hol-
mead; endorsed by the said Hol-
mead without recourse to the
Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany for collection account OF
said Luella Cooke, and that the
said Luella Cooke is now de-
ceased. All of which facts are
set forth in the plaintiffs affi-
davit of merit and are in no way
disputed. The affidavit OF de-
fense, on information and belief,
ends with the following conclu-
sion of law: "The plaintiff has no
title to said notes, or either OF
them, is not the owner or holder
thereof or either of them, and
has no right to maintain an
action thereon"
There is no denial Of the allega-
tions in the plaintiffs affidavit
to the effect that the estate Of
Luella Cooke had a good title to
the notes, or that the plaintiff
bought them from the estate be-
fore maturity and for full value.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
CALVERT SPAN
UNDER FIRE

Protest Of expenditure of tax
funds for erection of a new Cal
vert Street Bridge while some
streets in the Southeast section
have been on the paving program
five years, and the old Penn
sylvania Avenue Bridge, which
has been condemned, still stands,
was made last night by the South
east Business Mems Association.
The bridge over the Eastern
Branch has been patched up"
several times, and has only two
traffic lanes to care for heavy
travel to Anacostia, suburbs, and
Southern Maryland. association
members said.
It is also heavily strained as a
route of beach-bound Washing
tonians in summer.
At the associations meeting last
night in the 300 block Pennsylvania
Ave. S. E., in which complaint was
made that the Southeast is receiv-
ing treatment as an orphan
child" it was pointed out the Sec
ton is densely populated and pays
heavy taxes. Street paving near
the Navy Yard is badly needed, it
was claimed.
President Charles F. Donohoe
presided at the meeting. The
topic of last night will be taken up
at the next session, for final &C.
ton,
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
HEARST PRESS
PRAISED FOR
PATRIOTISM

NEW YORK, June IL (U.S0.
High praise for the editorial
stand taken by the Hearst publi-
cations in behalf of public edu-
cation was voiced here by Will
liam R. Lasher, chairman Of the
Joint Committee of Teachers Or
ganizations, representing IT
teacher associations, with $4,000
members.
Referring to an editorial in the
Hearst papers under the caption,
This Nation Demands Fewer
Politicians and More and Better
Schools" Mr.. Lasher said:
"It was a stirring appeal to
the intelligence and patriotism
of our people who, while inner
emily loyal to American ideals
and institutions, are growing
fOrgetful of the long established
truth that free public education
is the one important asset of
our national life-the only sta
BILE foundation for hope and
faith in our national future.
Economy in governmental
expenditures, against which our
tax-burdened citizens are now
justly complaining, is not only
desirable but essential, but econ.
Omy in the education of its chill.
dren is, as has been wisely said,
the most reckless extravaganza
the State can commit
This committee, together
with all the administrative en-
plOyes Of the board of educa-
ton, extends it thanks to Mr..
William Randolph Hearst for
this splendid championship of
free and full educational OppOr-
tunity for the youth of our coun-
try, an opportunity now graveIy
menaced and curtailed in the
interest of economy"
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
TopLess Bathing
Suits AMowed
In Few Pools

The luckless male, Swathed in
clothing from neck to- ankle,
comes off second best from the
standpoint Of comfort in his
summer street attire as COM
pared to the fair sex.
But at some Of WaShington'S
swimming pools he's getting the
better break this summer, for
just a pair Of trunks, that's all,
will be enough Of a bathing suit.
Glen Echo and Airport pools
allow "topless" suits for men.
But Gordon Stone, superin-
tendent of District bathing
beaches, says trunks only are
permitted at municipal pools on
boys days, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday from 9 to 2::3O, ex-
planning:
"TOpIess suits have never been
allowed during mixed bathing
here, and won't this year. Full
length outfits are mandatory"
The Wardman Park, Shore
ham and Ambassador pools re-
quire full-length suits.
Chesapeake Beach, Seaside
Park, and other bay resorts are
inclined to discourage the prac-
tice but have as yet placed no
official ban upon 1t.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12

whether he paid any value there
for"
Although affidavits made on in
formation and belief with an offer
to prove the defense set forth at
the trial Of the cause have been
held sufficient, the facts upon
which such belief was formed and
relied upon as a defense must be
set forth. The affidavit must
state the facts upon which the de-
fendant intends to rely, and not
conclusions from those facts.
The affidavit Of defense must
show on it's face that it is made
in good faith, and state all the
facts upon which the defendant
forms his belief. Codington VS..
Standard Bank, 40 App. D. c..
400; Thompson VS.. Franklin Ma
tional Bank, As App. D. C. 218;
Columbia Laundry Company VS..
Ellis, 36 App. D. C. 583.
In the case Of Hazen VS.. Van
Sendan, 43 App. D. C. 161, the
court held the affidavit of defense
good, but in this case there was
an allegation Of gross fraud and
all facts and details within the
knowledge of the defendant were
set forth specifically.
From a reading of the fifth
paragraph of the defendants
plea it might be inferred that the
defense is based upon the fact
that the plaintiffs affidavit does
not specifically state the indorse-
ment on said notes of the admin
istrator of the estate of Luella
Cooke to the plaintiff. But this
would not affect plaintiffs title
to said notes, as such an indorse-
ment, if lacking. can be supplied
at any time and does not affect
the ownership in any way. Sec
tion 1853 D. C. CODE. Neg. Ins.
Act)
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
Bids and Proposals

DiVision.- Public Works Branch, Wash.
Ington D; C.-sealed bids in duplicate will
june -. 1854 for % S furnishing s "a ali 7 "a labor %
and materials and performing all work for
removal and replacement. Of elevators in
2. C.. Attention is directed to bulletin
No. 81 Of Federal Emergency Administra-
ton Of PUBLIC Works and Executive Order
only from, individuals, firms or corpora:
tlons regularly engaged in the business of
installing and servicing Of elevators who
similar type and Importance. Each bidder
Of Facts to wv ouafcstons III to Fsrnsh
and Install Elevators in Strict Accordance
with the speciflcations':. in detail Of such
business and technical organization Of the
bidder available for the contemplated
work. financial resources. building expert;
accessories proposed to be used. that are
identical to the equipment herein specified
and and legations Of buildings having elevators
specified which are OF make and type
known to the Procurement Division. Pub
tory service - and % to have T been min" in operation %
for a reasonable period. The United States
expressly reserves the right to reject any
technical organization. financial resources
or building experience compared with the
project bid upon. or materials. elevators.
equipment and accessories proposed to be
used are not strictly in accordance witt!
specification requirements. or failure of
bidder to show buildings in which he has
installed identical equipment to that herein
specified which are of a make and type
known to the Procurement Division. Pub
lie Works Branch. to have given satisfac-
for a. reasonable. period ETC.. Justify such
rejection, No bid will be considered unless
it includes or is accompanied by certifi-
cate duly executed by the bidder stating
that the bidder is complying with and will
continue to comply with each approved
code Of fair competition to which he is
subject and if engaged in any trade or
industry for which there is no approved
code Of fair competition then stating that hat
come a party to and is complying with
and will contin1e to comply viii with san an
ton 4 (Al of the National Industry. Re
covery Act; Drawings and specifications
cretion of the assistant director of Pro
curement Public Works Branch. ". P.
Reynolds. Assistant Director for Public
Works.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
LEADERS
RENEW FIGHT
FORCENTER

Last-minute efforts to revive
the item for the so-called NUM-
cipal Center in the PWA loan to
the District were launched late
yesterday by President F. Regis
Noel and a group of civic leaders,
with a strong possibility of is
passage.
All seemed lost last week until
Mr.. Noel found that the item
could be reinserted without jeo-
pardizing passage of the rest of
the measure providing for q sew
age disposal plant, tuberculosis
hospital and other improvements.
Authorities on parliamentary
procedure informed Mr.. Noel that
the item could be appended in
conference and sent on to the
House again.
Losing But a Day
If that body again appeared
to diSapprove of the addition,
it would simply be returned to
the Senate and again stricken,
thus causing the original measure
to lose but day in its final
passage.
Mr.. Noel spoke over the radio
last night on behalf of the item,
depicting the disgraceful condi-
tions in the Juvenile, Municipal,
Police Court and Police Head
quarters.
Among other things, Mr.. Noel
made plain to his hearers. was
the fact that the so-called Num-
cipal Center is not playground
and parking development, but is
group of court buildings, vitally
necessary to local court procedure.
Hearings on the proposed item
last month indicated that mem.
berS of the House were misin-
formed as to its purpose-many
of the members did think it was
for a playground development on
John Marshall Place.
An indication of the miSconcep-
ton of the House members as to
District affairs" was given by a
Congressman supposed to be best
informed-Representative Blanton
of Texas.
When Mr.. Noel called on Mr..
Blanton last Saturday to ask him
to withhold his opposition to the
item, the latter asked:
"What happened to the fine
court building / got for you
people in 1927? 1 worked hard
to get it passed and don't
see how you could have out
grown it So quickly"
NO APPROPRIATION
All Mr.. Noel's facilities could
not make it clear to Mr.. Blanton
that the court building authorized
by the House and Senate in 1927
had not been erected because no
appropriation had been made for
it.
So, Mr.. Blanton is in somewhat
OF a dilemma. In 1927 he ex-
pressed shame for the Nations
Capital over its congested and dis
graceful court facilities.
In 1884 he says the District does
not need more court facilities.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
i, s. A|RPLANES
CALLED BEST
BY International News Service

By International News Service
American commercial airplanes
are faster and better than any
others in the world.
This observation comes from
Col. James c. Fitzmaurice, hero
of the first eastto-west nonstop
transatlantic flight, who is so i'm
pressed by the superiority of the
American planes that he may
choose an American ship for the
coming Macrobertson England-to-
Australia race.
Colonel Fitzmaurice likewise
rated America in the front rank
in the military aviation field, al
though the British, he said, have
achieved far greater speeds in
their interceptor fighters than
has this country in any type Of
combat plane.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
Must State Facts

The defendant by his plea ad-
mits the execution, and delivery
of said notes, and although his at.
fidavit states, on information and
belief, that the plaintiff has no
title to the notes nor any right to
sue upon them, yet in paragraph
four of his plea he says, "1e has
no knowledge or information suf-
ficient to form a belief whether
the plaintiff bought said notes
from the estate of Luella Cooke
before maturity of same or
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
Student Injured
As Car Hits Tree

John Sullivan, 100 block East
Capitol ST., Is in Walter Reed
Hospital today with severe 1acera-
tions as the result of an automo-
bile accident near Silver Spring
last night.
Mr.. Sullivan, a Maryland stu
dent, according to police, appar-
emily did not see a turn or saw
it too late to Swerve his car. The
machine sidewiped a telephone
pole, careened into tree, remov'
ing bark and rolled over twice.