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Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11
LOWER HOUSE
UNQUAL|F|EDLY
FOR PROGRAM.
Action Follows Reading Of Let
ters From Merriam Endorsing
Program Without Reservation
APPROVAL VOTED So TO II
Resolution Would Ask Congress
To Adopt Pension Plan In All
Its Details

SACRAMENTO, March II. WR)--
Unqualified endorsement OF the
Townsend old age pension plan
was voted by the California as
sembly today after long period
Of argument which followed intro
duction of letter from Gov. Frank
F.. Merriam asking the legislature
to support the plan in its en-
tirety.
The assembly voted, SO to II, for
resolution memorializing congress
to adopt the Townsend plan in all,
its details.
SACRAMENTO, March IL. UP)--
Gov. Frank F. Merriam attempted.
to end legislative controversy over.
the Townsend old age pension
plan today by recommending un-
qualified endorsement of the plan,
including Its provisions for a 5000
month allowance to persons over
go.
In a letter to Assemblyman
Charles w. Lyon, administration
floor leader, he requested, in. effect.
that the legislature memorialize
congress to adopt the Townsend
plan. The present resolution mere
ly urges congress to incorporate In
national old age pension plan the
general principles and detectives Of
the Townsend plan"
Merriam IS unexpected support of
Democratic demand for unquali-
fled endorsement Of the Townsend
program was regarded as an irivi-
tation for a final showdown on the
measure.
The governor IS letter, which was
read to the assembly, said in part:
my attitude toward the Town.
send old age revolving pension act
is definitely set forth in my radio
address Monday evening, March 4.
At that time I said: DR.. Town.
sends recommendation have my
approval and will continue to have
my support
''If more definite endorsement
of DR.. Townsend plan Is desired
than contained in your resolution,
I am very pleased to concur and
join in requesting amendment Of
the same by including in the joint
resolution, H. R. 3977, introduced
by the national house of represent
atives January l6, 1885. The inclus-
ion of this entire bill, prepared by
DR.. Townsend, will avoid any mis-
understanding as TO the intention
OF the authors of the resolution and
of the legislature. :"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11
Chinese Held On
Narcotics Charge

Jew Att Poy, 81, born in China
and a resident of FL Centro, with
Tom Tong, a native OF San Fran
cisco and resident of San Diego
were arraigned before Dorsey
Whitelaw, U. S. commissioner, this
morning on a charge of violating
the Jones-Miller narcotics act. They
were held for the federal court
under bonds of $1,000 each.
The two men were arrested here
at 1870 O'Clock this morning by
Sheriff Ware and federal officers.
AT the county Jail it was said the
Chinese had a quantity of mar
cotics in their possession when ar
rested.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11
Court Continues
BIackn1ari's Case

In police court this morning Jim
Blackman pleaded not guilty to a
charge of disturbing the peace and
his case was continued until We'd
nesday for further action. Three
persons forfeited bail posted at the
time of their arrest by non-appear-
ance in court this morning. These
were Kishan Singh, Gregorio Nor
ellon, Salvador Corral, and Adolph
Eris, all charged with drunkenness.
j. Lopez, F. Valadez and A. Man
deville pleaded guilty TO drunken
ness and each received a sentence
of $40 or five days in jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11
Post Satisfied
With Plane Test

LOS ANGELES, March IL. U.P)-
Wiley Post today waited favorable
weather before taking off on Sec
ond attempt to rocket his Winnie
Mae through the Sub-stratosphere
to New York.
Post took the veteran world cir
cling plane on a final test flight
yesterday and pronounced it salts
factory. He indicated he will take
off "in three or four days. in an
effort to span the continent in
seven hours. He expects to fly at
$4,000 feet, dropping the plane IS
landing gear after taking off.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11
VICTIM OF BOYS GAME

BROCKTON, Mass. March IL.
U.P)-Burned at the stake, Edward
Smith, 8, was a victim of a school
boy game of "cannibal." AS part
of the game, Edward was bound to
a tree and a pile of dead grass at
his feet was ignited. Then his sew
en- playmates found they could not
control the fire. Finally Edward
was rescued and taken to a hos
pital, but he died of burns yes
terday.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11
CUBA-GREECE
Governments
:. BEAT REBELS
Venizelist Revolt Reported On
Wane While Cuban Strike
Held In Check
BY ANTHONY KEDRAS
United Press Staff Correspondent

Copyright, 1885, by United Press
ATHENS, March 1.-THE Greek
government appeared to be winning
today in It's fight to crush the Veni-
aelist reyolusoin after 10 days OF
civil war that has taken heavy
toll Of life.
: Gen. George Condylis, war min
lister at the head Of the Greek army
closing IN on the rebels on all sides
In Macedonia, ordered his aircraft
TO cease bombing and avoid unnec-
essary blooosned, in view OF the COL
lapse of the rebels.
= The loyaliSt army of General
Ghialistras, moving westward from
Thrace, was reported to have cut
off the rebels, who were attempting
to flee to the sea.
General Camenos, rebel COM
mander was reported to have fled
from Cavalla to Gumuldjna, not far
from the Bulgarian frontier, accom-
panied by ten officers from the re-
bel warship Helle, which surrend-
cred. Hundreds of rebels were re-
ported to have fled to remote noun
tainS.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11

a. W1aA
SN SAYS

SANTA MONICA, March 10.
(SpeciaD-Wasn't that remark
able will that Oliver Wendell
Holmes left? Imagine a man giv-
ing his money to the government
at time when l20 million people
are trying to get it away from the
government, or trying to keep
from paying 'em even what we
owe 'em.
At least 90 years OF service to
his country, and he accumulates
some money and is so appreciative
of what his country has done for
him that he wants to return it.
All we hear is whats the matter
with the country? What's the
matter with the world
There amt but one word wrong
with every one OF us in the world
and that's selfishness.
Yours.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11

Copyright, 1885, BY United Press
HAVANA, March 11.-TerroriSm
IN Cuba today followed the govern
ment declaration of state of war
to suppress an attempted general
strike aimed at overthrowing the
regime of Carlos Mendieta, provis-
ional president.
Bullet-riddled bodies of at least
four men, apparently killed by the
"ley de fuga'' or law of escape,
were found in the streets. The first
two were Armando Feito, student
leader, and his father -in-law, Mi
guel Rogue Fraga.
The second pair were Juan Maria
Munoz, a former soldier, and All
unidentified man. Munoz was
found on a corner outside the home
of Miguel A. Riva, secretary of in
terror. The unidentified man was
found about a mile away.
Under the state of war, the army
is in control of the island and sum-
mary military courts, having the
power of death, will try offenders.
The strike was not yet general, but
business activities and transporta-
ton were partly paralyZed.
The port strike was virtually COM
plete. Pan-American Always was
the only organization functioring
on the water front.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03

side street under the auspices OF
the Church Of God In Christ; OF
which Rev: G.: L: Anderson IS
pastor:
Thousands are attending the
meeting the meetings nightly; and
many are being converted and heal
ed through the preaching OF this
gifted evangelist; who is called
The Battle AK of the East"
Saturday; August 8; at 2 D: m.
Will be observed as Children's
meeting; A special prigram is pre-.
sented each night:
Rev: Utah Smith will broadcas
lover Radio Station wExL: Sunda
fevenmg: August o. af z:1s o.rfoc
He VIII preach his farewen sermon
Monday night; August s:
Everybody is invited TO attend
these revival meetings: The
Church OF God In Christ isIlocated
at 20475 Indiana avene: The pastor
Rev: Anderson; extends a cordial
welcome 10 the public:
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Seventeenth Annual IS ession To
Convene In Grand Rapids Michigan

A call Is issued to the officers
and members of the Wolverine
Missionary Baptist State Conven-
tion. for the seventeenth annual
session of the organization, which
will convene at the Pilgrim Res,
M. b. Church, at Grand Rapids
Mich. August z to April IL. Rev
w. II. Thompson is pastor OF the
church.
In announcing the call, Rev. E.
L. Todd, president Of the orgaDiza-
ton, makes the fillowing state
ments:
God wonderfully blessed our
efforts during this convention
year, for which many feel duly
grateful.
During the year, church
membership has been increased,
Increased. as well as financial
conditions. Fellowship and good
will In the church membership
have likewise increased, which is
indicates progress in the chprch
program and activities.
Jesus Christ left definite pro-
gram for the church 10 carry out
that Is to Christianize the world.
In order that this program of
Christ may be successfully carried
out, each member of the church
must realize his duty and be will
ling to assume his personal re-
sponsibility, both spiritually and
financially. The convention is
made UP Of each local church, anu
as such, each church must re-
lie its responsibility and be will
ling to assume II, spiritually and
N order that the con-
vention may succeed.
1T is the aim of the convention
to bring the Kingdom of God more
fully upon the earth. The conven-
ton has as it's objective, the fol-
lowing home and foreign mission.
religious and Christian education
social uplift and advancement ci
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
MANY ATTEND SERVICES
SUNDAY AT NEW BETHEL
BAPTIST CHURCH

The service last Sunday were
inspiring and well attended, The
program eatured MEMS Day" at
the church. Pastor N. II. Arm
strong delivered two very fine
sermons. His evening discourse
was brief, but powful and impress
sive. He reported that the recital
recently given by Professor No
Ian was success. Thanks are ex-
tended to all the members, friends,
and local churches that co-operat-
ed
The total sum raised at the
church Sunday was $200.42. The
Starlight Club. headed by Deacon
Washington. won the banner by
reporting $64.54.
The Young Peoples Forum is
requested to meet at the church at
p. m. Sunday, Aug. 4. This Is
new organization and new men,
bers are In vited to join. The ages
OF members range from 16 to 40
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
SCATt MEMORIAL CHURCH
KIRBY AND ST. ANTOINE

Members and friends OF Scott
Memorial Church are looking for
ward with keen anticipation to
Sunday, August 4, when Mrs.
Estelle Gordon Rice. of Atlanta,
Ga. Will be present and direct the
choirin unique program. Mrs.
Rice will remain in Detroit until
tho last OF August, at which time
she Will return to her work as
organist and choir directress at
her church In Atlanta. The public
IS invited to be in attendance.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
New II: Matthew Baptist
Church
Alexhndrine and 81: Antoine

Services last Sunday morning
were highly inspiring Pastor w:
NJ Robertson preached a very stir
ring riscourse; his theme being
Fruitful Christians"-text John
1E;1:
Al The evening service: Rev: j.:
II Hunter Of Providence Baptist
church CONDUCTED the worship:
lie selected as his text God shall
wipe away all tears The sermon
was warmly received by the con
gregation:
Sunday; Aug: II; Rev: Ross will
preach IN conjunction with the wo-
mems Missionary Society's month
~ program All are welcome:
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03

A great interdenominational
open air camp meeting will be
held at Ferndale. Mch.. from Aug.
4 to o, inclusive. The services will
be conducted in the public park,
on Bethlawn avenue, two blocks
North OF Smile Road.
Many outstanding speakers will
participate on program. including
DIR. Marion, pastor Of the First
Christian Church, Pontiac, Mich.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03

He will preach on the theme, 1.-THE
Anti-Christ." Rev. Theodore Will
liams. pastor of First Baptist
Church. Smile Road, will speak
on the subject. What the Church
Has To Offer"
The Interdenominational Choir
OF 100 voices. will sing each even
ing at O'Clock. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
hgr II
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the Kingdom, until the kingdom
OF this world shall become the
Kingdom of God.
Il have been to Grand Rapids
and found Rev. Thompson and his
associate pastor. Rev. A. C. Keith,
making every necessary arrange
.alirh awrm DIST
ments for the entertainment OF
thethe delegations. Rev. Bum has
been Ill. but is willing to do this
full part.
THE sessions OF the convtntion
VIII be held in the Messiah Bap-
tist Church. Departments will
meet In the Community A. M. E.
Church. Of which Rev. Jones Is
pastor. These two churches are in
close promimnity to each other.
Representation
Continuing. Rev. Todd says:
The constitution provides that
each church shall enroll with five
dollars for each one-hundred men,
bers or fractin thereof; two dol
lars for each additional one hum
dred. Each pastor and ordained
minister is bligated to pay one
dollar; licensed minister and dea-
con. fifty cents: each layman.
twenty-five cents.
Delegates coming In on Tues
lay. will go to convention head
luarters--the Pilgram Rest M. B.
Church. for assignment and pre-
program. The church
Is located on the corner of Ionia
and Atomic streets. Meals will be
twenty-five cents; lodging free"
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
ST JAMES c. NJ, Z, CHURCH
vINEWOOD AND w. KIRBY

Members and friends of the
church enjoyed another spiritual
feast last Sunday morning. The
tenth anniversary of the church
was a splendid success, with Mrs.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
1nterdenoninational Open Air Camp to
Be Held at Ferndale, August 4 to g

Annie Rhodes supervising pro-
gram
Sunday morning, August 4, Pas
tor w. ]. G.. McLin will preach
from the theme, "Some Robbers
In Town" the public is cordially
invited.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
KING SOLOMON BAPTIST
CHURCH
Rev. Holden, actning pastor

Rev. r. Fl. Boyd, of Augusta, Ga.
had charge OF the morning and
evening services last Sunday. His
theme for the morning hour was,
by the grace of God. / am what
1 ANIL Cor. 1920. At night. he
preached from Peter 3. Rev Boyd
is pastor Of Elan Baptist Church,
Augusta.
The Nurses" Guild will sponsor
a social. Saturday night, Aug. 3,
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Blan-
chet s32 Warren avenue. Every
body is invited.
Under the leadership Of Rev.
Holden, acting pastor, the church
is progressing splendidly.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
ST ANNE'S SPIRItUILISt
CHURCH

A large number of children at
tended the lyceum services con-
Quoted by Rev. Journy. at st.
Anne's Spiritualist Church of
Macedoni, Sunday. The afternoon
services were conducted by Rev
Melvin. All the services wer,
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03

highly anspiring. including the
worship Wednesday night, under
supervision of Rev. n. A. Watkins
pastor.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
CITY USHER BOARD UNION

CITY USHER BOARD UNION
The CITY .Usher Board Union
met at Peace Baptist Church, Sun
day, July Is. There were 1856 ush.
ers present when the roll was cal
ed.
Calvary's usher board received
the financial banner; First Insti-
tutional Church, the attendance
The next meeting will be at New
Bethel, Hastings and Willis,
Sunday, August IL. The public is
invited.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
Meetings Held Nightly At Church Of God
In Christ, Woodside And Smile Road

REV: UTAH SMITH; the travel
Ing evangelist OF Hartford; Conn;
who is conducting a tent revival
meeting at Smile Road and Wood
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND ELIGIOUS WORK
10 Hold Wolverine Missionary B. S. Convention

of Mrs. Estelle Andrews. accom-
panied by Mrs. L. M. Williams.
Communion service will be held
Sunday night. All members, who
have joined this church, will re-
ceive the right hand OF fellowship.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend services at Metropolitan.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03

years. The membership is not re-
stricted to New Bethel Church.
but includes representatives of
other churches as we'll
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03

SHe hath Showed thee, 0 man
what Is good; and what doeth
the Lord require Of thee, but to
do justly, and to love mercy,
and TO walk humbly with thy
God!'-MIcah. 0;s.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
metropolitan Baptist Church
Ferry and Hastings

Sunday morning. Aug 4. Pastor
A. {. Williams will preach from
the subject. Holiness For a pav
IKE This" The Seniors will rem
der the music, under the direction
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sunday School convenes at 10
a. M; services. IL a. m. and 8 D.
m.
The lesson for Sunday, Aug. 4,
zone Church." 1t is a broad theme,
as we'll as an interesting one.
Everyone is invited to hear 1t.
Rev. ID. J. Bynum is minister.
"As The Eagle Scars"
ALL ON PAGE FOUR
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03

WANVE } at once. 100 Neasb.y:
to earn money iuriug ,cation
time. Apply at Office.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03

Rev. F: s Taylor will deliver
the message at 7:45 pm:
The Sunday School will convene
az 5;lo a: M: with Rev: x: A:
Schley as Superintendent:
ihe Allen Christian Endeavor
League will convene at 30 D: IN:
with Miss Evelyn Simmons as
President: Topic: Things Jesus
Was Sure or" Matt: 6:25-34;
10:2931; John S:29:
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-03
81; PAUL 4: VI: T.: CHURCH
Rev: j: \: Charleston: minister

The Fruits OF Unity" will be the
subject OF the sermon Sunday
morning lO.45
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-22

stroyed the market for one class Of
American cotton goods.
4. The mill workers wage differ
entail placing the Southern mini
mum 81 below the Northern week
ly wage was grotesque and unfair
incentive to brutal competition.
Differential Part of NRA
The differential was a part of
NRA. But the memory Of the
Southern wage advantage still ran
kles. Anyway, Northern mill men
say they still are paying well above
The Southern rates.
Abraham Binns and the mill own
ers represent the bottom of New
England depression. They will not
vote for Mr.. Roosevelt next year.
The dissatisfaction is spreading. The
New Bedford bus starter said Fed
eral. relief money was being wasted.
Got 800 men out here digging in
a swamp" he explained.
Binns and half a dozen labor
leaders and weavers preferred the
dole to work relief-but they want
more dole. They do not object to
New Deal spending, but to the way
the money is being spent. The bus
starter had another idea.
why don't they let the factories
work full time and have the gov
eminent buy the surplus produc-
ton" he suggested.
There isn't much talk of 1886 Re-
publican candidates, although Gov
Alt Landon of Kansas is catching
New England's eye with his pay-as-
you-go scheme in Kansas.
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is to feature the Indianapolis OBJ
servance of the four hundredth an
niversary of the first printing of the
whole Bible in English.
The unusual display is to be on
view Dec. to Dec. IS. Miss Helen
Brown is to be in charge.
Marion County residents who own
Bibles published before that time are
invited to bring the books to the
library on or before Nov. 90, Miss
Brown said. She asks that they be
wrapped with the name of the owner
and any necessary information
plainly marked. They will be shown
under glass.
City pastors, priests and rabbis are
cooperating by urging members Of
the various religious faiths to lend
their Bibles for the exhibit.
Miss Brown believes there are
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ford makes fine goods-material for
$3.50 and 81 shirts and expensive
dress goods.
Give New Bedford a chance at
quantity production of quality goods
and the sun would shine and there
would be less criticism of President
Roosevelt.
Have Backs Up
In southern Massachusetts bust
ness leaders have their backs up
about the Constitution. They feel
Mr.. Roosevelt is almost flippant in
approaching the problem of chang
ing it. There is doubt he will go
through with any fundamental con-
stitutional changes. They feel there
is room within the Constitution for
all necessary reform
Furthermore. one Of the most sue
ceSSful executives in all New Eng
land told me the people Of these five
states wanted less reform and more
recovery. They feel Mr.. Roosevelt
sacrificed recovery to reform.
Mill men complain they are con-
fronted in Washington with "po-
litical questions" A man who has
been in the Capital on occasion to
fight the cause of cotton textiles said
Secretary Of Labor Frances Perkins
and other New Dealers would listen
to their pleas and reply:
well, isn't it better now than it
was? Isn't the New Deal iroprov-
ing conditions?"
Hell of Reply"
The man who told me that said
he thought that is a hell of a way
to reply" to a presentation of an
economic argument.
Here are some of the specific COM
plants of Massachusetts, textile mill
owners and workers:
/. The government buys its cotton
goods from comparatively loW-Wage
Southern mills.
2. The processing tax is ruinous
ard conflscatory.
3. japanese competition has de
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HOLD BENEFIT DANCE
Frank T. Strayer Post and Auxil-
iary to Aid Families of Veterans.

Proceeds of a dance and floor
show to be given tomorrow night at
210 N. Delaware-st, by the Frank T.
Strayer Post and Auxiliary, Veter-
ans of Foreign Wars, are to be used
to care for disabled veterans and
their families on Thanksgiving Day.
Burton Breedlove and his Column
bia Melodians will provide music
j, R. Stumph is post commando
and Laura Foist, auxiliary president
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many such old Bibles in this vicin-
ity. She recently received facsimile
pages from early English transla-
tons of the Bible, including the
Coverdale edition of 1885. These