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Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
Beach Oil Fire
Destroys Derrick

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calf,
Sept. 26 U.P)-An explosion and
fire in the Huntington Beach oil
field destroyed a derrick and small
refinery and critically injured one
man early today.
A blast in the W K. Oil Co. re-
finery was touched off when a
tank of petroleum boiled over.
Harold H. Jordan, 25, was burned
when he rushed into the refinery
to shut off valves.
Flames reached 1,500-barrel
storage tank, and a flood of blaz-
ing oil ignited the wooden derrick
of P. A. Kingsland we'll No. 3.
Huntington Beach and oil COM
pany fire fighting forces extin-
guished the blaze.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
Calipatria Boys
Get Into Trouble

-Four Calipatria boys, two II, one
IL and one II years of age, have
been certified to juvenile court on
charges of burglary by an order
signed by Judge Gruble of Cali
patria yesterday and sent to the
sheriff's office.
The bow are being held in con-
nection with the burglary of a
house in inland about September
IA or Is at which time the house
was practically cleaned out of its
furnishings. Among the loot taken
we're electric fans, irons, shoes and
other clothing, q bed, flashlight and
many other articles.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
Obtain No Trace
OF Jail Breakers

After a days search no trace has
been found of Everett Swader and
Alfredo Garcia, who with Juan
Martinez and Manuel Avalos escap-
ed from the county jail late Tues
day night by picking the lock on a
door in one of the tanks. Avalos
and Martinez were recaptured later
by Rodney Clarke and Ike Holmes.
deputies from the sheriff's office,
while making their way to Calexico.
A statewide alarm has been broad
cast by the local sheriff's office
telling of the escape and giving de-
scriptions of the two men stiil at
large.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
TRANSIENT FAMILIES ARE REDUCED
Thirteen Sent To Former Homes And Others Due TIC
Follow AS Soon AS Arrangements Complete

turned to their legal residences,
four more families will be returned
within the next three or four days.
The balance now in the county
amounting to 43 families will be
certified to WPA for work projects
excepting those who are definitely
unemployable.
This action abs been taken by
the local SERA office following
orders from state headquarters that
all transient camps are to be closed
and the clients of these camps
either certified to WPA for work or
returned to their legal residences.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26

Miss r. B. Green, case supervisor
for the local SERA office announc-
ed this morning that during the
past two weeks 13 transient families
formerly under SERA care here
have been returned to their legal
residences. These families were
definitely unemployables and four
individuals were active tuberculars,
the case supervisor said.
On September 6, Miss Green said,
there were 60 transient families and
single women at the GSnilk camp
north of the city limits.
In addition to those already re-
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
HANGS SELF

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26 U.P) -
Knotting the strings of her apron
about her neck as a moose, Mrs.
Blanche Butcher, So, hanged herself
on the back porch of her home at
l0229 San Jose ST., South Gate, to-
day, according to police. Mrs.
Thelma o. Smith, her daughter,
who found the body, said her
mother has been respondent since
the death of her husband in a re-
cent automobile accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
School Gets Award
From Pomona Fair

Westmorland school received spe-
cial honor at the state fair for its
splendid exhibit on flax, and this
morning the county superinten-
dents office received a handsome
plaque the award to Westmorland.
This will be sent to the school for
display there.
The flax exhibit showed every
stage in the growing of flax to the
finished manufactured products.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
By NORMAN B. DEUEL.
United Press Staff Correspondent

BOULDER CITY, New, Sept 26
UP President Franklin D. Roose-
velt will mark an epoch in the
southwest's unceasing conquest OF
the desert Monday in dedication
ceremanies Signalling completion
of Boulder dam.
The $49,000,000 structure stretches
its titanic bulk across the Colorado
river here, its work already begun.
The tempestuous river, for ages
raging in spring, dwindling in the
fall, has been curbed. Today four
million four hundred thousand acre
feet of water are backed up against
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
LEAGUE TAKES
DRASTIC step
To PENALTIES
Covenant To Be Invoked
In Defiance Of Italy By
Unanimous Vote
WAR CLOUDS LOOM
Nations Not EquivOcating
But Door To Peaceful
Settlement Still Open
By WALLACE CARROLL
Press Staff Correspondent


downright, 1895, BY United Press)
GENEVA, Sept. 26.-The League
of Nations council today decided to
invoke the league covenant, IN de-
fiance of Italy's wrath, to deal with
the italian Ethiopian crisis.
It voted unanimously to act un-
der paragraphs 3 and A of article
XIV of the covenant. These lead
directly up to penalties against an
aggressor nation.
1t decided also, realizing the
urgent gravity of the crisis, to re-
main in permanent session.
The councils decisions were TAX
en- in almost absolute silence that
was indicative of realization that
its acts were of world moment.
The hall was packed. So crowded
was the diplomatic gallery that
many foreign ENJOYS were forced
to stand against the walls.
Italy did not attend either the
secret or the public meeting. 1t
announced that it would attend no
more public sessions at which the
crisis is discussed.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
Cashier Declares
Guilt For Theft

LOS ANGELES. Sept. 26. up
Fred w. M. Stone, AZ, former CASH
ier of the First Industrial Loan
Company of California. who admit
ted stealing $4,000 from the firm
to cover gambling losses, pleaded
guilty today to six counts OF grand
theft.
Superior Judge Ruben 8. Schmidt
set hearing date ON his application
for probation for october IL. He
was remanded to jail in lieu OF
$4,000 bail.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
BOULDER DAM DEDICATION MARKS
EPOCH IN SOUTHWEST HISTORY
Victorious Conquest Of Desert Will Be SoIemnized
By President Roosevelt When He Officiates At
Impressive Completion Ceremonies

EDITORS NOTE-This is the
first of series of three stories on
Boulder dam, its relation to the
industrial and agricultural empire
it will provide with power and
water, and its dedication Monday
by President Roosevelt.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
Local Price Of
Gasoline Drops

Ell Centro automobile owners, in
common with others throughout
Southern California, are rejoicing
in a one cent reduction on the
price of gasoline, announced and in
effect yesterday.
Under the new price system, third
structure gasoline or white gaso-
line" sells for 1914 cents a gallon,
standard" or the common type,
13h and Ethyl, 151a cents.
The reduction is general through
cut the companies serving this area.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
BASEBALL RESULTS

Chicago at st. Louis, postponed
rain; two games tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
BONUS DEMAND
SUBM| TIED D
MARES
Immediate Cash Payment
Asked Of Certificates
Without Initiation

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26. U.P)-J.
Ray Murphy, an attorney of Ida
Grove, Iowa, today was elected
new national commander of the
American Legion, succeeding
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr, of San
Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26
BY FOSTER EATON

Unlted PTeSS SIa1I correspondent
ST. LOUIS, Sept 26. - The long
awaited soldier bonus resolution
was submitted to the American
Legion convention today by the
national legislative commi G
through Villas H Whaley, Racine,
Wis, chairman.
The resolution demanded i'm
mediate cash payment of adjusted
service certificates.
1t demanded complete subjuga-
ton of any inflationary provision.
Election of officers and a posi-
BILE clash over the bonus are the
Continued On Page A.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-26

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 26. U.P)-The
American Legion convention today
unanimously adopted an anti-in-
flation bonus resolution.
A resolution urging preference to
United States citizens on all public
projects was adopted by acclama-
ton.
By unanimous voice vote, the
convention adopted a resolution
urging no executive clemency for
Grover c. Bergdoll, "or any other
war time Stacker"
Action of the convention in over
whelming the relatively weak in
flation thrust on the bonus issue
was a foregone conclusion.
Leadership of the Legion early
in the convention indicated de-
termined fight would be made to
keep bonus and initiation separate.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13

self in the kitchen of his home in
the 100 block Baltimore avenue, Lans-
downe, while members of the family
looked on and while his brother strug-
gled to prevent the shooting.
Rushed to St. Agnes Hospital in
the Violetville Fire Department am
bulance. he was pronounced dead on
arrival. Physicians said he had died
from a self-inflicted wound in the
chest.
During the struggle which preceded
the shooting, his brother, Frank, was
shot in the little finger of his right
hand.
Talking to Officers Fred Brown and
Norman Reinardt of the Halethorpe
police, Frank said that his brother
had been acting queerly and had been
moody all afternoon. About P. M.
he suddenly dashed upstairs; when he
returned he had 32-calibre pistol in
his hand. Sensing his intention, Frank
attempted to grapple with him, but
before he could close the gun went
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13
TRUCK DRIVER SUCCUMBS
AFTER FALL FROM VEHICLE

When Louis Cohen, of Philadelphia
leaned from the truck cab to ascer-
tain if a rear tire had become de-
flated, he was jolted headlong into the
street. Informing his son, Samuel
Cohen, who was driving, that he was
uninjured, the elder Cohen climbed
back into the truck and they proceeded
out North Division street, Salisbury,
Md.
Nearing Delmar, the elder Cohen
complained Of feeling bad. His son
drove to a physician in that town.
The doctor ordered the accident vic
tim taken Immediately to Peninsula
General Hospital.
Cohen was unconscious when they
arrived at the institution and few
hours later he died.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13
WICOMICO SCHOOL BOARD
SHOWS 1934-5 SURPLUS

The audit of the books of the Wi
comico Board of Education for the
year ending July 81, 1885, just made
by Charles w. Halter, shows that
from deficit in July 1881 of over
ten thousand dollars, now shows a
surplus of $1,143.58-a very crafty
ing condition.
Mr.. Halter pays tribute to the care
full and conscientious attention given
by the officers and employees of the
Board and commends the manner in
which the books and records are kept.
The total receipts of the Board for
year were $190,723, Talbot county sup
piled $97, 533, the State $91,119 and
$2,070 from other sources.
Teachers salaries amounted to
$117,658, school plants, $14,127, auxil-
larry agencies $24,8O2; debt service
$15,182; supervision of teachers $4,-
$50; maintenance of school plants
$3,801.
The part the State pays in Talbot's
school maintenance is interesting. 1t
gives $91,119, of which $19,731 is
school tax $4,000, High School fund,
$4,000 free book fund, $39,34O to par
TALLY offset county reduction.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13

Sessions of the Provincial Synod
were to have been held September 10,
IL and IL at St. Andrews School,
Middletown. Decision to call off the
conference was made by Bishop Cook
after conference with clergy of his
diocese, Synod officials in other states
and DR.. A. G. Jost, executive secre-
tary of the State Board of Health,
Dover; DR.. J. D. Niles, of Middletown,
president of the Delaware State Medi-
cal Society, and local physicians.
There has been only one case of
infantile paralysis reported recent
ly in Middletown, but the principal
reason for abandoning the meeting
was the coming to Middletown of dele
gates from infantile paralysis centers
in Virginia and West Virginia and in
conveniences which would have been
caused them here, such as registra-
tion, physical tests, and remaining for
fortnight to determine whether or
not they might be carriers" of the
disease.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13
GOVERNOR NICE ASKS
SAFETY IN SEPTEMBER

Acting in conjunction with the ex-
cutives of all the other States Gov
-ernor Nice has issued proclamation
setting aside the month of Septem-
Der for the safety drive embracing all
highways and streets of the State.
He pointed to the fact that during
the month the schools will reopen and
that children will be more prevalent
in the streets, especially in the vi
cinity of school buildings, and asked
that care be exercised to assure their
safety.
He called attention to the fact that
Gov. Harold Hoffman of New Jersey
for five years Commissioner of Motor
Vehicles for that State, had brought
about the cooperation of all the Gov
errors of the various States in the
drive, making it nationwide. ...s
Governor Nice also. cited figures
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13
WE'LL KNOWN VIRGINIA
PASTOR RESIGNS CHARGE

DR.. E. Pendleton Jones, pastor OF
the Red Bank Baptist Church, Marion
vile, Va, for the past fourteen years
has rendered his resignation to be-
come effective the first of November.
With continued ill health, DR.. Jones
was forced to resign and upon learn
ing of this decision the news was re-
ceived with sincere regret not only
by the members of his congregation but
residents throughout the Shore who
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13
knew him and for whom they held the

knew him and for whom they held the
highest regard
DR.. Jones, perhaps one of the most
eloquent public speakers ever to grace
a platform on the Shore, is dearly
beloved by every one who has heard
him or is personally acquainted with
him. He has preached in many of the
churches on the Shore and in addition
has addressed Patrons Leagues, Wo-
mans Clubs, Rotary Clubs, local
Civics bodies and public meetings of
various kinds.
DR.. Jones never failed to inspire his
audience. A splendid character, he
was always motivated by the highest
ideals and it is hoped by everyone
that ere long his health will be re-
stored and that he will be able to re-
turn to the active ministry.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13

At the hospital it was discovered
he had sustained fractured skull and
broken arm in the fall. The victim
was unaware of the extent of the in
juries.
The Cohens were taking a truck
load of watermelons to Philadelphia
when the accident happened Sunday
About the time the elder man leaned
from the truck the vehicle grazed a
telephone pole at the corner of Eliza
beth and Division streets. This sud-
den jolt was believed to have caused
Cohen to lose his balance and fall.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13
CHURCH SYNOD CALLS
OFF ANNUAL MEETING

Abandonment of the Provincial
Synod of the Protestant Episcopal
Province of Washington, embracing
dioceses in Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia,
and the Ditirict of Columbia, be-
cause of infantile paralysis conditions
in the Virginias, was announced by
the Rt. Rev. Philip Cook, Bishop of
the Diocese of Delaware and president
of the Province of Washington.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13

off, wounding Frand in the hand. AS
Frank stepped back, Charles raised
the pistol to his chest and fired one
shot. He fell mortally wounded, and
died almost instantly.
Several members of the family
were seated in the kitchen at the time
of the shooting and witnessed the
tragedy. They were unable to give
any motive for the suicide.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13

furnished by G. B. Newton, official of
the Travellers Insurance Company
which showed that $4,000 persons
have been killed so far this year, and
calling attention to the fact that the
last four months of the year see more
accidents than any other like period.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-09-13

Charles w. Kinks, 35, shot him
Nogales international., 1935-04-27
MODERNIZATION LOANS UNDER
FEDERAL HOUSE ACT BREAKS
ALL TIME HIGH; $3.50, ,23l ONE DAY
Loans Up To April 10 Amount To S53636,OoO; Full
Amount OF Insurance Provided BY Housing
Act Is $2OO,OOO,00O

on April 10. On that day these loans
amounted to $53 3,s36 900, which in
cluded 1883 individual loans, ac-
cording to a telegram received by
State Director Steve A. Spear OF
the Federal Housing Administration
from Albert B. Swinerton, regional
director.
On the one day Of April 10, the
amount of these loans according to
the Washington office was $3.50, ,231.
The full amount of insurance pro-
vided by the federal housing act for
modernization loans is 5000 900, 900,
and such insurance must: be taken
advantage of by Jan. l, 1896. Ne
cessity Of prompt preparation OF ap-
plications for loans to moderniZe or
repair was urged by Spear.
A little over one-fourth OF the
two hundred million insurance has
already been used, and as the loans
are now coming in daily in increas-
ed quantities. Spear said 1t was
likely that the entire insurance fund
would be used up early this year.
Nogales international., 1935-04-27
ROTARIANS TO
HOLD MEETING
AT PRESCOTT

PRESCOTT, Apr. 26-Rotarians
from twenty-three clubs located In
Arizona and Needles, California, will
visit Prescott with their wives and
daughters when three-day con-
ference opens Sunday evening, May
Il.
The eleventh annual gathering Of
the forty-third district of Rotary
international will be a bright high
light of the forward movement OF
this worldwide organization.
Fred MacAlpine. of Kingman, re-
firing governor of the district, will
direct the conference and announc-
es that the conference addresses
will be given by Robert F. Phillips
a member of the board Of directors
of Rotary international, who Is
coming from his home in ASheville
North Carolina to be present at the
Prescott meet.
Nogales international., 1935-04-27
Claim Is Taken
Under Aduisem,ent

Following a re-hearing here Tues
day of the claim of Pete Bejarano
against Knights Garage, the In
dustrial Commission Of Arizona took
the matter under advisement.
Bejarano suffered severe burns
while applying an air hose to ga
sollne heater at the garage on Feb
ruary IA, 1888 He was represented
at the hearing this week by Attorney
Thomas Hall while Attorney James
v Robins appeared for Knights
Garage.
Under state laws the Industrial
Commission has Jurisdiction where
three or more persons are regularly
employed. Knights Garage mai8-
tain they had only two regular en-
ployees on the day of the Bejerano
accident.
Nogales international., 1935-04-27
10000 TOURISTS
VISIT ARIZONA
,s. - ~ a = "a - ~~ - .
PAST WINTER
Bv EDWARD ]. HEILMAN

UNITED Press Staff correspondent
PHOENIX, Ar:Z., April 26. (UP)-
Arizona's 1885 winter tourist crop
put at least $7,30OoOO in circulation
in business and commercial chan
nels. The Merchants and Manufac-
turers' association estimated follow
ing statewide survey.
The survey, made by Lyle N.
Owens, secretary-manager of the
association, disclosed that 10000
tourists visited the state during the
past five and o1e-1lalf months.
Southern Arizona hotel men re-
ported that this season was the most
profitable they have had since the
winter of 1927-28, and that almost
all winter their places were filled
and had long reservation lists.
The Southern inkeepers said they
expected an even larger influx Of
tourists and consequent increase
n profits next year.
Nogales international., 1935-04-27
BRISTOW SLAYER
REPORTED KILLED
IN MEXICO CITY

A youth named Flores, alleged
slayer of a. Customs Officer Clyde
B~istow Of this city. was murdered
in Mexico City last Saturday, ac-
cording to reports reaching Nogales.
Young Flores. with his parents,
Attorney and Mrs. Flores. former
residents Of this city. moved to Mex
leo City from Hermosillo several
months ago.
Officer Bristow was slain, when
with other American officers, he
stopped a car containing s'nugglers
from Mexico a short distance north
Of Nogales on the Tucson road few
years ago.
Nogales international., 1935-04-27
Pouring Concrete
For Sonora Paving

Pedestrian traffic, as well as We
hicle, into Mexico via the Morley
avenue gate, was closed Tuesday
when pouring of the six inch con-
crete top for Nogales, Sonora, paw
ing got under way.
j. B. Robinson of the Economy
Hardware Store, Nogales, Arizona
has the contract for the paving Job
which includes international, Elias
and Colon streets and Campillc
where it connects up with the other
paving in front of the Mexican Gus
toms house.
Cement for the job comes from
Hermosillo.
Nogales international., 1935-04-27
FLAGSTAFF CUTS
RATES ON WATER

While Nogalians are still paying
pre-depression water rates, Flag
staff, a town that was so short o1
water the past winter that it was
necessary to haul it in from tht
Winslow district, this week an
nounced a reduction In rates.
Says the Coconino Sun:
f'Use Of city water on gardens
and lawns will be encouraged
as the result of a slash in rates
effective with reading Of meters
April 20, making possible con-
sumption Of $4,000 gallons in a
month for $3.50, or 30 cents a
thousand gallons.
Drastic reductions in every
class Of rate were made by men,
bers of the city council at a
special meeting in which they
heard a report that the two 50,-
100000 gallon reservoirs were
nearly full, and would be run
ming over before the end of the
week.
Rates for domestic consumers
will be s. for the first 1000 gal
Ions, SO cents a thousand for
the next 5000, with the next
5000 free. This brings the cost
; of $4,000 to $3.50
Business and industrial rates
were adjusted as follow: First
1000 gallons, 81; next $4,000, 80
cents a thousand; third $4,000,
40 cents a thousand; fourth
100000 gallons, 80 cents a thou
sand.
Under rates prevailing this
winter as the result OF the wat
ter shortage caused by the
drouth, residential rates were 81
a thousand gallons, business
$l.50, and industrial rates flat
charge of 81 a thousand"
Nogales international., 1935-04-27
Hundred Percent
NRA Compliance

PHOENIX, April &c (UP)-Com-
pliance with NRA rule and regula-
tions throughout the Salt River
Valley are virtually 100 per cent,
according to a report submitted by
j. H. Wootton, field investigator
from San Francisco.
An investigation of 80 cases where
back pay was reported due en-
ployes has brought about the pay
ment of $2,40O in wages and the
restoration of one Blue Eagle sign,
Wootton said
Wootton will investigate cases this
week that ere expected to result In
approximately $1,000 in back wages
in the district, he said.