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Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
DEATH STALKS
HIGHWAYS, 80
LOSE | { s
Many Crashes in
Valley, But No
Fatalities

Fog and slippery pave
ments following the rain
late last week were blamed
for a series of automobile
accidents occurring over the
weekend in Imperial Valley with,
however, no fatal injuries being
reported by officials.
Death, however, Stalked the
snowy highways in many sections
of the country. Holiday traffic
caused more than so deaths. Ten
fatalities were reported in the Los
Angeles area, the United Press re-
ports.
Mike Diaz, middle aged employee
of milling company in Brawley,
was found on the highway south
of Brawley Sunday morning SUI
fering from injuries believed to
have been the result of hit and
run automobile accident. He was
believed to have been lying on the
highway for some time before dis
covered by passersby.
The Mexican was treated at a
BraWley hospital and later taken
to the county hospital. Officers
are unable to question him about
the accident because of his condi-
ton. He has skull injuries, crush
ed ribs and broken left leg.
Deputy sheriffs are investigating.
Five FilipinoS are in the county
Jail pending investigation relative
to an automobile accident at
Moore's corner on the San Diego
highway Sunday afternoon. Robert
Van Der Linden of 681 Orange
street, Ell Centre, told deputy sher-
ifs that the Filipinos attacked him
when he helped them from their
overturned sedan following a COL
lision between the sedan and the
Van Der Linden coupe.
Van Der Linden said he helped
the islanders out of the overturned
machine and in an odd display of
Continued on Page 8, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
New Setup to
Save COuntry's
Resources Urged

WASHINGTON. Dec. %. UP)-
Planning for development and
preservation of the country's ma
tural and human resources on a
sectional, rather than a federal or
state basis, was recommended TO
President Roosevelt today by the
national resources committee.
Pointing out there is IAN made
quacy Of state powers to meet
problems of water use and con-
troll, land use, erosion and mineral
policies overlapping state lines"
the board advocated further use
of interstate compacts.
The proposed planning sections
would include:
California valley-water develop
ment including reduction of CAPT
tai of many irrigated lands-foot-
hill areas need zoning.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
Gales Ignores
Demonstrators

MEXICO CITY. Dec. %. U.P)-
Plutarco Gales, former president
and MeXico's iron man, remained
in Mexico today, undisturbed by
paradeS throughout the nation de-
handing his expulsion, He played
golf while President Cardenas told
the country there was no reason
to eXpel him.
President Cardenas, harrangued
by $4,000 demonstrators in front of
his palace, quieted fears of inter-
vention by the United States be-
cause of reports that Gales had
support of the neighboring gov
eminent.
THE American government will
not intervene because it is busy
handling its own problems" the
president assured in his speech
from the palace.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
SCHALL DIES
OF INJURIES

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. W.P) -
While funeral arrangements were
made today for Sen. Thomas D.
Schall, the driver of the automo-
bile which fatally injured him AS
ordered arraigned on manslaught-
er charge.
Schall, 58-year-old blind Repub-
lican from Minnesota, died Sunday
of skull fracture, hemorrhage and
shock. He never regained conscious
ness after being struck Thursday.
Lester G.. HUMPHREYS of Hyatts-
vile, Md, was ordered arraigned
today before Justice of the Peace
Herbert Moffatt in HyattSville on
the manslaughter charge issued on
order of States Attorney Alan Bowie
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
BOOTS, DATES
SHOW THIEF'S
ODD TASTES

An unidentified burglars taste
for knicknacks rapidly is becoming
more diversified, according to Ell
Centre police records.
The worst thing the mysterious
individual has done lately was to
take the ingredients of a Christ
mas dinner from an ice box at 653
Hamilton street. The housewife told
police she had made early prepara-
lions for the meal and now all had
to be done again.
Boots and a box of dates disap-
peared from a porch at 634 Wensley
avenue over the week end, provid-
ing the most unusual combination
encountered in many a day, Off
GERS said.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
WOIN.JURED
BY ATTACKERS

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 90. UP
Two men, victims of vicious attacks,
were in a Phoenix hospital today
with injuries from which they may
die
E. j. Roberts, 55, deputy sheriff at
Litchfield Park, near here, was at
tackled by two men he sought to
question. Slugged over the head with
an iron pipe, he received fractured
skull and other injuries.
Fred Karivo, II, chicken ranch
er living near Phoenix, was attack
ed, he told authorities, by an Indian
with whom he had quarreled. He
was knitted in the face, legs and
back.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23

ana Will be at sea over Christmas.
The United Press was informed
that the colonel was determined to
remain in England permanently if
necessary for JCn's protection. He
had been disturbed recently by the
revival of publicity in the case of
Bruno Richard Hauptmann, who
was convicted of kidnapping and
numbering his first son, Charles
Augustus, jr.
Plans for their departure were
kept secret from all except mem
bers of the family and intimate
friends.
1t is believed that in England the
Lindberghs may go to the home of
Mrs. Lindbergh's brother-in-law,
Aubrey Neil Morgan, who lives in
Cardiff, Wales. Morgan, whose
late wife was Miss Elizabeth Nor
row and who is believed to be Wis
iting in China, has spent consid-
cradle time in this country at the
estate of Mrs. Lindberghs mother,
Mrs. Dwight w. Morrow, in Engle-
wood, N. j.
Details Kept Secret
The friend of Lindbergh, while
confirming that he is now en- route
to England with his family, de-
cilned to discuss details of the de-
parture.
But as to the reason for the
Lindberghs' decision to move from
their homeland, he explained that
they had been worried over the
new deluge of threats, which have
become mere numerous as the day
of Hauptmann's execution ap-
proaches. They had become con-
cerned not only for their sons i'm
mediate safety, but feared that in
Continued on Page 8, Col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23

DR.. TOWnsend's appearance here
comedies with increasing political
Importance of his pension plan as
factor in the 1886 elections.
Also coincident with the an
nouncement of his forthcoming
appearance was a dispatch from
Detroit that the Rev. Charles E.
Coughlin, radio priest, had en-
dorsed the philosophy of the
Townsend plan but decried its
practicability.
In his appearance here, DR..
Townsend may answer the priests
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
NEW CLUES
FOLLOWED IN
TODD DEATH

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. %. W.p) -
Another mystery man" bobbed
into the Thelma Todd case today
as the county grand jury investi-
gated the blond film Z beauty's
death.
He dialed a telephone number
for the actress in a downtown Los
Angeles cigar store at about 0 am.
Sunday, Dec. Is, witness told the
jury today. This would be at least
three hours after an autopsy in
dicated Miss Todd was dead, poi
soned by carbon-monoxide fumes
from her automobile.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23

They expressed the opinion also
that if Eden-as they expect him
to attempt-succeedS in obtaining
application Of an oil embargo
against Italy, it will mean war.
Mussolini's first reply to the APP
pointment, regarded as an open
challenge, was expected to be re-
enforcement of the army in Libya
and new effort to speed up the
military campaign against Eth
opia.
Ready For Peace
During the weekend MuSSolini
informed Sir George Clerk, British
ambassador, that he was ready to-
listen to any new peace proposals
and he instructed Vittorio Cerruti,
his ambassador at Paris, to tell
Premier Pierre Laval the same
thing.
Then came the news of Edens
appointments man whom MuSSo-
lini is known to dislike, and who
is believed here to dislike MussG-
lini extremely. Any British move
of even mediatory character
would be suspected now as scheme
of Eden's to hurt Mussolini.
Public opinion solidified into the
belief that u Eden is the leader
of the most extreme British group
favCring strong penalties against
Italy; CD Hence his appointment
can mean only extension of the
league penalties and an increasing
danger of war.
They looked to Mussolini to re-
Continued on Page 8, Col. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
TEST NEAR ON
NEW DEAL ACT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90. WP)-
The supreme court today decided
that it would grant quick test of
the constitutionality OF the bitter
ly disputed Guffey coal control act
setting up little NRA" for the
bituminous coal industry.
BY granting permission to take
the test case directly before the
high court, final constitutional
ruling is possible within a few
months.
The supreme court, after adding
the Guffey act to the roster of
New Deal cases awaiting its early
determination, then took a two.
weeks holiday recess.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
GALE DRIVES
CLIPPER BACK

ALAMEDA AIRPORT, Alameda,
Cal, Dec. %. W.P)-A severe mid
ocean storm drove Pan American
Always giant China Clipper ship
back to it's Alameda base today af-
ter the big craft had flown approx
mately one third the distance to
Honolulu.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
SANTA FILM
TO CONTINUE

Moving pictures of Capt. F. E.
Kleinschmidt's expedition to the
north pole in search of Santa
Claus for the Imperial Valley
Press and The Morning Post
will be shown again tonight at
the Valley theater in El Centre
through special arrangement
with the management.
Further shOwings of the films
will be announced i'm The Post
and Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
ARIZONA JURIST
TAKES OWN LIFE

HOLBROOK, Ariz., Dec. %. W,R)-
Superior Judge P. A. Sawyer of the
Navajo County Superior Court died
here Sunday night from what Sher-
if o. c. Williams said was. self
inflicted gunShot wound.
Sawyer, "a, told him, the sheriff
said, that he had wanted to die"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
NEW BUILDING
PERMIT GIVEN

Ell Centre building permits still
hover in the vicinity of sos 900 with
slight indication that the total for
1886 will reach the 100000 mark
so desired by city officials.
A permit was issued Monday
morning to the Baptist church for
$50 repairs to foundation and roof
of the church.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
RELIEF CRISIS

RELIEF CRISIS
Los ANGELES, Dec. %.
(UP)-U. S. Senator VIII
liam McAdOO and other Off
cidLs IUere called to a confer
ence late today OUer a Cal
ifOrnia relief crisis caused
BY shortage of funds, a
mounting relief load and
failure of the WPA to pro-
Uide its quota of jobs.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
A Marathon Record

OF all the hard luck stories told
by relief seekers, the one told to
Charles Nice tother day was the
winner. The applicant was en-
crutches. Charlie commented on
the mans infirmity.
Yeah" the applicant answered.
''it's been in a cast for four
months"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
Santa Claus Pruitt-

1t takes Clarence Pruitt, who
guides the destinies of the Imperial
Valley Grapefruit Growers asso-
citation, to make the Post-Press staff
realize exactly how wonderful
place is Imperial Valley at Christ
mas time. After hard night sfior-
ing, the staff wandered down to the
office to find gift of grapefruit,
tangerines and other citrus doc
dads from Pruitt and the associa-
ton. Now we know there is
Santa Claus, and that his middle
name is Pruitt.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
A Call in Time

RR has a tip that the gentle
man who lost the brown Stetson
in the Gambrinus Saturday night
should get in touch with Frank
Wykoff-call 23-W-as soon as
possible and ask for Frank. 1t
seems he thought he had a hat
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
Late News
Flashes
DEATH TAUNTS

GLOBE, Ariz., Dec. 23.
(UP)-EarI Gardner, Apa-
che Indian, said today in a
Uritten confession that his
Wife's taunts she UOuld send
him back to prison led him
to kill her ana their infant
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
TOWNSEND TO
VISIT VALLEY
Pension Leader Will Speak in El Centric Thursday;
Father COughlin Joins Supporters

Dr. F. E. Townsend originator of the old age revolv-
ing pension plan bearing his name will speak in the Will
school auditorium here at 80 Thursday night, Ray
D. Johnson of the Ell Centre Townsend club notified
in telegram today from H l. Bliss divisional manager
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
EDEN NAMED
TO HANDLE
WAR THREAT
Mussolini's Arch Enemy Appointed
Secretary-Italians Believe
England Wants Conflict
Copyright, 1885, BY United Press

ROME Dec. %. (UP) = Italians learned today that
Anthony Eden regarded as Premier Benito Mussolins
arch enemy had been named foreign secretary of Great
Britain They told each other that Britain had taken off
the mask at last. and wanted
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
FLYER TAKES
WIFE, SON
TO ENGLAND
Famous Couple Sail Secretly for Britain
To Establish Home Safe From
Dangers Of AbductOrs

NEW YORK Dec %. (UP)-CoI. Charles A. Lind
bergh and his wife have fled to England with their three
yearod Jon to protect the baby from knapers
United Press learned today from friend of the Lnberg
family. The Lndberghs sailed secretly Saturday night
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
Private Correspondence
Dear C.AE., BraWle

Dear CA.E., BraWley.
Thanks for the postcard, but
don't believe Dewey Carey ever did
anything of the sort.
RR.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
~ says
iNN FRANK WATAMABE
,V5 by
~ 80 HOLDEN

III you like running go
horses power stationary en-
gine-which are bolts TO the
ground and cannot running
away-yOu must taking State
Examinati0n-pass test Of En-
gineers-get special LICENSE
then get tried out. But II you
like operate a 100 horses pow
er engine which are running ON
wheels--in all direction--aii
you got TO did are asking for q
driver license and I'm s min
ute you got ii. Lady and Cen
tIemans who don't know which
of their sons are walking In
the door because defective eye
sights are steering wheels of
gasoline at you each hour ON
the day.
What can we expectingY
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23

A cute little puppy head
may be sticking from the
stocking of each of the
Dionne quintuplets on
Christmas morning if
present plans are carried
out. These five Missouri
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
Practical Demonstration

iTdCtlCdi DeInOI1StrdtiOn-
R.R. has a pretty good idea now
how Mauna Loa looks when she
sends smoke and fire shooting to-
ward the sky. Driving along the San
Diego highway Sunday, he came up
on an overturned automobile from
which the occupants had not yet
escaped. The car was on its side.
Through the broken glass in the
side door, just as RR. alighted,
streamed a Filipino. Following him
by seconds was another, then
third came boiling up. After that,
R.R. lost track, but it seemed that
the little brown brothers were shoot
ing out one after the other from the
mouth of their island volcano. Their
vocabulary, until discouraged, was
lava-like too.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-23
-. -
+ ~
~ AMBLING
IMPORTER
Says

Height of Something
Walter Goodson, secretary of the
Imperial Irrigation District, has dis
covered a crematorium for Christ
mas cigars. He enthrones the cigar.
intact in all its pristine glory, in
the bowl of his pipe and lights it,
thus accomplishing two purposes.
He remains as far as possible from
the cigar, and impregnates its dark
brown taste with the old, familiar
tang of his beloved briar. A blend
la the coffee makers.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
MRS. SIMS REELECTED
PRESIDENT

Mrs. Earl Sims was reelected
president of the Gloom Chasers'
Social, Literary and Art Club of
Minneapolis at the annual meeting
of the organization held in the
latter part of last month. All
other officers were reelected. They
are: Mrs. Lillian Gordon, vice
president; Mrs. Thelma Starks,
recording secretary; Mrs. Leola
Young, treasurer, and Mrs. Lydia
Gross, hostess. Mrs. Gordon, vice
president, is also club organizer.
The most recent meeting of the
club was held at Mrs. Gordon's
home at 1912 E. Franklin Ave,
The clubs fourth birthday was
celebrated. Guests included Mrs,
Katherine Mitchell, Leon Lewis
and Sidney Williams.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
J. w. JOHNSON CLUB

The James Weldon johnson Lit
erary Club met Feb. 7th with Mrs,
Eva W. Carr, COG st. Anthony
Ave. The president, Mrs. M. l.
Parks, presiding. After a business
session the hostess served a de-
icious luncheon.
On Sunday, March 18th, from 4
p. m. till 6 p. m, the club will
have a st. Patrick's Tea at the
home of Mrs. Mae L. Porter, 655
st. Anthony Ave. An appropriate
program for the occasion will be
rendered. The tea is being given
for the benefit of a membership
at the Children's Hospital. The
public is invited. Mrs. Louise
Hargraves is chairman Of the tea.
The club will meet Thursday,
February q, at the home of Mrs.
Louis Cason, 1885 Thomas st.
Mrs. M. L. Parks, President.
L. S. Tabor, Publicity Chairman.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
Potash and Bromine Are
Plentiful In Dead Sea

Hebrew writer's refer to the ex-
lstence of brass and iron in Pal
estine, but not to gold. "Dead Sea
Fruit" is a proverbial saying, yet
the Dead sea may prove to be the
gold mine of this country, the Ma
tional Geographic society reports.
During the ages the Jordan has
been bringing down in its rushing
waters, from the hot springs Of
Galilee, about 10000 tons Of pot
ash annually, to be deposited In
the sterile waters Of this demoniac
sea whose surface lies 1900 feet be-
low sea level, and whose maximum
depth is still another 1900 feet
lower.
For centuries heavy evaporation
during nine months Of the year has
carried away the surplus water,
leaving behind quantities Of potash
and bromine, until the waters are
so impregnated that practically no
form Of life can exist therein. Brine
IL pumped through a deep-sea pipe
line to enormous evaporation pans,
and a distillery plant is located at
the northern end Of the Salt sea.
= Thus Palestine Is placed In the
foremost rank of potash and bro
mineproducing countries. Yearly
production of potash will eventu-
ally reach 100000 tons. The Dead
sea is rich In bromlne, and its use
In chemical compounds and in the
production of gasoline is increas-
ing.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
St. Paul Society News

Particular mention is due Miss
Muriel Wigington, who played the
scarlet lady in Lord Varone's life.
Miss Beatrice Vassar was extra
ordinarily pleasing in her role of
the little old lady with the cracked
voice.
The play was well done. The
Mesdames Combs and Mundell
were good and show excellent pos
sibilities.
In "Beau of Bath" Otis Allen
and Theodore Allen were vying
for first place. They were both
excellent. Mrs. Virginia Hedge
Doyle made a beautiful picture.
Mr.. Griffen again has put an
other star in his own crown. He
is one of those young men who
is making the most Of his OPP
portunities. Scattered here and
there through the audience were
many prominent professionals in
the white group such as DR.. Nellie
Payne-Scientist, Romeo Geutche
Playwright and Musician, Mildred
Casey-Executive Secretary, Camp
Fire Girls, etc.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15

A group of st. James women
were invited to a conversation par
ty at the home of Mrs. Lettie B.
Hall last Wednesday at the sug-
gestive hour of 1 p. m. 1t was
Mrs. Halls birthday. At 2 p. m.
the guests were invited to the din
ing room. Then came the grand
surprise, for who appeared in
white coat as waiter but the pas
tor of st. James. Hardly recov-
cred from that shock, another one
came when the pastors gracious
wife appeared also, as waitress.
1t was a thrilling experience.
Sequel-one more st. James aux
iliary. Meeting this week at the
home of Mrs. Florence Brown
S57 st. Anthony Ave. Mrs. Ham
mond Turner, temporary president
Mrs. Lettie B. Hall, temporary
secretary.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
HALLE @. BROWN
COMMUNITY HOUSE

The Dramatic Formal held in
the beautifully arranged studio of
Halle @. Brown Community House
was the seasons most brilliant aft
fair. Members Of the social set
both of the younger and older
groups were among those present
The two one-act plays presented
were "My Lady Dreams" and
"Beau Of Bath"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
Goats Long in Use

The goat has been used for milk
and meat In continental Europe,
Asia and England for thousands Of
years. When the first colonists
came to this country many brought
goats with them. As this country
became grazing land with large
farms, cows were considered to be
more adaptable.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
First White Man Herr

Americas Vespucius, also known
as Amerigo Vespucci, made his first
voyage of discovery In 1897. 1t is
believed that he landed in Hon.
duras and was thus the first white
man to set foot on the mainland
Of the western continent. He is
the man who gave Venezuela its
name. The word means ~Attle Ven
ice"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
BABY BORN TO THOMPSONs

Elder and Mrs. A. Gaynes
Thompson, 41O9 4th Ave-, were
the recipients of a very lovely Val
entine gift Feb. IA. 1t came from
the Stork, who brought the couple
lusty 8-pound girl. Mother and
child in fine condition at Fairview
hospital. DR.. w. D. Brown, at
tending physician.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
Minneapolis Society News

affair planned in the two cities in
recent months. "The Twin Cities"
Mr.. Whitaker said, SHOULD not
fail to attend this program" The
date is Feb. 81 and the place is
Wayman church. Tickets are Is
cents.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15
courting In March

Among the animals that do their
counting In March are wolverines.
minks. weasels, offers, red foxes.
lynxes and chipmunks.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15

Oscar Newman, 10 year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Newman,
underwent an operation at the
University hospital, Wednesday.
Reports indicate that an operation
performed on his throat was sue
cessful. Oscar is one Of the news
boy statesmen of this newspaper.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15

Miss Helen Mann, who, for the
past nine years has been living
in California with relatives, is
back at home and is living with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin
Mason, 1929 Columbus Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-02-15

Mr.. John Scott, who has been
attending the CCC camp, has re-
turned home to attend school.
The Mems Arbor Vita Club
met Tuesday, Feb. IL, at 8 P. NJ,
at the Guild Hall of st. Phillips
church, Aurora and McKubin Ave.