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Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

ton on local governmental eXpedi-
lures appeared likely during the
1887 legislative session.
This was the prediction of state
officials as preparations were being
made for the start of the session
here January 4.
A flat rate on the amount of in
crease allowable under the law first
was introduced into California
statutes at the same time the con-
stitutional amendment was passed
changing the tax setup to return
operative property to local rolls and
providing for assumption of all
public school costs by the state.
This method of budgetary con-
troll, effective now for four years,
provided that all governmental
agencies. including cities, counties,
school districts, special assessments
districts and other subdivisions,
must limit their budget increases
TO not more than per cent of the
preceding years budget.
Under the law, the only alterna-
tive was an appeal to the state
board of equalization for permis-
sion to exceed this arbitrary limita-
ton.
This requirement. ii proved, was
irksome TO local officials and un-
popular with many of their consti-
tuents on the ground the local tax
payer should have more direct con-
troll over his particular tax prob
lens. Others welcomed it as a
means of controlling over-enthu-
siastic officials.
During the first two years after
the law became effective, it acted
for the best interest of the tax
payers, state officials said. In that
period, local taxing units were re-
lieved of school costs and other
items which might have prompted
officials to boost local expenditures
rather than pass on the saving to
taxpayers. The board of equaliza-
ton followed fairly uniform pol
icy of turning down requests for
Increases in excess of the limita-
ton.
In more recent years the restric-
ton, it was claimed, has been of
dubious" value to taxpayers.
Several factors, fiscal officers said,
were involved in this change Some
blamed an asserted reversible of
attitude" on the part of members
of the board of equalization in
granting steadily increasing num-
Der of requests for increases.
Others held that the board was
only following the current trend
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 2104

Estate OF
ALBERT STEPHAN ROGERS,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, RUEL H. LIGGETT,
as the Administrator with the Will
Annexed Of the Estate of Albert
Stephan Rogers, Deceased, TO the
creditors Of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased,
that within six months after the
first publication of this notice, they
either file them with the necessary
vouchers IN the office of the Clerk
of the Superior Court of the State
Of California, in and for the County
of Imperial, or present them with
the necessary vouchers to the said
Ruel H. Liggett, at his place Of busi-
ness to-wit, 502 u. S. National Bank
Bldg. San Diego, California
(SignedD RUELL II. LIGGETT,
Administrator with the VIII An
neXed of the Estate Of Albert
Stephan Rogers, Deceasd.
Dated at San Diego this 18th day
of December, 1886.
LIGGETT & LIGGETT,
Attorneys for said Administrators
with Will Annexed. D21-28-J4-li
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
TWO CRASHES
TAKE PLACE
ON S. ID. ROAD

Mountain Springs grade was the
scene Sunday of two automobile
accidents, one of them involving
hit-and-run driver who was
sought by county officers Monday.
No one was injured in either
of the accidents.
Officers sought to question Alton
w. Williamson, Alpine, registered
owner of a sedan which was trav-
cling down the grade on the wrong
side of the highway and Forced
Mrs. Bonnie Whitaker, Holtville,
to drive into the bank three-quar-
tiers OF a mile west of the county
line. Williamson was traced through
the license number of his car.
Tom Butler, Brawley, told Off
cials that his car and one driven
by Lalo Robert Bell of San Diego
crashed on the San Diego high
way four miles west of Miller's
service station, near Shepherds
Bridge.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
Employees at Kings
Get Bonus Checks

The countenances of the employees
CT the NJ. o. King company, were
wreathed in smiles today when the
president of the company, M. o.
King, Sr., presented each of the
regular employees with a cash bonus
check.
The King store is having the
most successful pre-holiday business
in it's history and further ex-
preston of appreciation of service
and oyalty to the organization, the
management of the King store will
tender a holiday party to the en-
ployes on the evening of December
90, at the Barbara Worth Country
club, at which time signal honors
will be accorded those of the organi-
cation who have merited such recog-
milton, for outstanding service dur
ing the past year.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

Walter J. Selby, in one suit
against the district, requests judg-
ment for $4,000 principal and S4,680
on bond coupons, with interest at
seven per cent since the amounts
were due. He holds bonds from the
first. second and fourth issues.
Hugo D. and Arthur A. New
house request judgment for $2,720
principal and interest.
Selby's complaint alleges that
the bonds were presented for pay
ment, but that payment was re-
fused. The Newhouse complaint
says the plaintiffs did not present
their bonds because it was known
to be a hopeless gesture.
Effect Of the suits on the dis
trict's proposed refinancing pro-
gram. as well as on small groups
seeking to obtain large reductions
in bond payments, remained a mat
ter Of conjecture.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
GRAPE PRICE
TO BE STEADY

Prices for grapes used for fresh
table purposes and for raising in
the next three years should range
around the 1886 returns, but grapes
used for commercial wine and
brandy making are likely to bring
somewhat less than in 1885 This
is stated in the 1887 Agricultural
Outlook just issued by the Agricul-
tural Extension Service Of the Uni
versity Of California.
Such prices are likely to divert
a larger portion Of domestic pro-
duction of table grapes from COM
mercial wineries into fresh table
use and may increase somewhat
imports of late grapes from Al
meria, Spain. once the political
situation there becomes settled
again.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS OF
EDGAR BROS. COMPAN Y

Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to the provisions of the by
laws, the regular annual meeting Of
the stockholders OF the above named
company will be held at the office
OF the company in Fl Centro, State
OF California, on Tuesday, the 10Th
day OF January. 1897, at the hour of
8 O'Clock p. m. of said day.
At said meeting five directors will
be elected TO serve for the ensuing
year and until their successors are
duly elected.
The annual business statements of
the office viii be received and acted
upon and such other business as
may properly come before the stock
holders meeting viii be transacted
Dated al FL Centre, this l4th day
oi December, 1886.
EDGAR BROS. COMPANY,
By w. o, Hinderks. Sec'y..
Dec, i4.al-2e. Jan. ALI
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
Collins Attends
Alumni Reunion

c. B. Collins, county superinten-
dent of schools. attended the alum
nj reunion of Colorado State
Teachers college held Saturday
night in Los Angeles.
A number OF DISTINGUISHED citi-
zens were present including Mrs.
John A. Hays. widow of the vice.
president Of the United States, Cree
T. Work, instructor at the school
in 1891 who in SO came to Califor-
mia where he had a distinguished
career rs an educator; Mrs. He'll
man, and others.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
SCOUT TROOPS
DELAY MEETS

Many Scout troops are planning
to cease meetings during the Christ
mas vacation and several are con-
ternplating trips to the mountains
in place of the routine sessions.
said Carl N. Helmick, Scout execu-
tive.
Those troops meeting the first
three nights Of this week, will hold
their regular sessions.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
DRIVER HURT,
THEN JAILED

Joe Morenos injuries were two
fold Monday. Because the automo-
bile he was driving crashed into
another near BraWley. he suffered
severe leg injuries and was arrest
ed for grand theft.
Patrolman Walter Walsh Of the
state traffic force charged that the
machine Moreno was driving had
been stolen. His companion, Ra-
mon Seniceros, suffering from a
head injury received in the acci-
dent, was in no condition to talk.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

in the general attitude toward gov
ernmental expenditures.
This trend was at least partially
responsible for the prediction that
the limitation act would not be re-
inacted by the legislature next
session.
1t was pointed out the theory en-
braced the belief that increased
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
Tackett Reported
Slightly Better

William H. Tackett, California
Highway Patrol officer who suf-
fered a heart attack at Winterhaven
week ago, was reported slightly
improved in condition Monday.
Tackett was removed from a
Yuma hotel to his home in El Cen
tro last week. His condition had
remained without change until
Monday, when slight improve
ment was reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
West Announces
S6OO,OOO in Taxes

Almost 100000 has been collect
ed by Dan West, county assessor
collector, for the lo36-37, state and
county taxes.
Payments have not been segregat-
ed as yet into first and second in
stallmnet groups so it is impossible
to determine how much Of the total
first installment has been paid. The
charge for the first installment is
S6l1,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
Howard MOrgan's
Father Succumbs

Howard Morgan of FL Centro re-
ceived word Saturday Of the death
Of his father, Allen G. Morgan, that
morning in Woodstown, New Jer-
sey. The news came as a distinct
shock as he had had no word that
his father had been i'll.
Services will be held Wednesday
in Woodstown. and one sister, Mrs.
M. Kjelsberg Of Oakland. 'Califor-
mia, will attend A brother, Joe
Morgan, is in Woodstown, as is
Morgan's mother
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
Buddy COnsecrated
Bishop of San Diego

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Dec. q. UP)-
The Very Rev. Charles Francis
Buddy today was consecrated as
first bishop Of the diocese Of San
Diego. Cal, in solemn ceremonies
here before dignitaries Of the Cath
Ole church.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
Mrs. NJ. L. Gates Sells
Out Shop Interest

Mrs. NJ. L. Gates as announced
that she has sold her partnership
in the American Cleaners and is
leaving after the holidays for
two months vacation in Los
Angeles
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

governmental expenditures resulted
in added purchasing power and
gave impetus to general recovery.
An additional factor involved in
the change was the boards lack
of facilities to make adequate in
veStigation Of requests and deter
mine whether emergencies" actu-
ally existed.
While it was considered likely the
more conservative senate would ap-
prove bill to continue the limita1<
ton, the democratic assembly wd
looked upon as a stumbling block
for any such proposition.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
POPE SPENDS
QUIET NIGHT

VATICAN CITY. Dec. 81. U.p)-
Pope Plus spen. restful night and
his condition is regarded as salts
factory an authorized vatican
spokesman said today.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
Monday Is Shortest
Day of Whole Year

Monday is the shortest day of the
year and the gradual lengthening
of the hours of sunlight may now
be expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
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Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

Club To Meet - El Centro 20-30
club will meet Tuesday night in
stead of the usual Thursday and the
boys Of the two Cub packs, spon-
sored by the club, will be their
guests at dinner at the California
hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
50, 400 SOUGHT
IN COURT ACTION

In the face of several recent organizing oppos
ton to payment of so cents the dollar to Imperial rr
cation District bondhoders three bondholders filed
suits in the Imperial county superior court Monday
demanding payment in full of a total of $1,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

Home BurgIarized - David Leslie.
living on ranch five miles east of
Imperial reported to Imperial po-
lice Sunday that his home had been
burglarized. Groceries and clothing
of considerable value were taken.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

Licensed To Wed-A marriage Ii
cense was issued in the county
clerks office Monday TO Joe Bar
ragan, 81, and Mary Nfeves Navarro,
l6 both of Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

Sheepherder Dies Laurent La
Laune, 60-year-old sheepherder, was
found dead in his camp near Braw-
ley Saturday night. Deputy Coron-
er Frank Raney declared death was
from natural causes.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21

Los Angeles and Vicinity Fair
Monday night and Tuesday; little
change in temperature or humidity;
gentle wind, mostly from the inter
ior.
Southern California-Fair Monday
off the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
LEGISLATIVE PROBLEMS FACED
BY STATE ASSEMBLY OUTLINED

EDITORS NoTE-Th series of stories dealing with
legislative problems and their possible solution
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
BY MELVIN LORD


UNITED Staff Correspondent
SACRAMENTO QP-Defeat
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-21
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LOCAL TEMPERATURES
Maximum Sunday . 70
Minimum Monday . az
Reading at Noon Monday
Temperature ............. IT
Humidity ........... 80
Reading at n. m. Monday
Temperature .................... 4s
Humidity ............. 60
Reading at > y. m. Sunday
Temperature ................ "a
Humidity ............... 43
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
.BIRT TO ADDRESS
 M'C|vNEY CIRCLE
Past Commander of Amer.
 ican Legion to Speak Tomorrow Evening

One of the most active meetings conducted by Michael McGivncy curcle, 124, Columbian Squires, is expected to take place tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the Columbus club, 70 North Main street.
 On the entertainment program for the evening there has been ar- ranged and instructive and inter- esting talk by Robert Birt, former commander of Corporal Coyle post, American Legion and well known figure in state veterans circles. Mir. Birt will give many first-hand stories of the great World war, based on his experiences with the intelligence department of the A.EF.
 In addition to the lecture period the circle will be honored with an official visit from District Deputy John F. Robinson who will also pay his respects to the group as state chairman of Boys work for Connec- ticut.
 A question box period to be con- ducted by Father Prior, Rev. James Woods, is also expected to be in- cluded in the course of the even
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

Unless some measures are adopted in the near future to provide the liberation of a greater number of pheasants in and around the vicin- ity of Waterbury the total number of hunting licenses and of combina- ton fishing and hunting licenses is- sued in this city will drop consider ably, 1t was learned today.
 Few Birds
 Local hunters, 1t seems, arc of the opinion that something must be done to offset 8 scarcity of pheas- ants, scarcity which became quite obvious after the first week of the hunting season this fall. After the first few days of the allotted month this year for the open season on pheasants, from October 20 to Mo- vember g, hunters discovered that they might as well have left their guns at home. It has even been rumored that near the end of the season 50 few birds had been seen that the hunters, for want of ex- perience, were getting afraid of the shock which would result form the sight of one.
 The situation in connection with the problem of getting @ greater supply of birds was brought up at recent meeting in Hartford and 1t was suggested that a proposal be placed before the general assembly to do something about 1t.
 7OI Licenses Here
 No one harbors any desire to go hunting for the exercise alone, and If the present situation persists. Waterbury's hunters will not feel so eager to pay for licenses. At the present time. according to figures released at the ofiice of the town clerk there arc 70l hunting licenses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

for dollar, for whatever profits may be derived from the bingo party, and thereby swell the Christmas fund which the auxiliary is sorely in need of. There will be business meet ing one-half hour before the bingo party commences and auxiliary members must be in attendance at that hour. At the termination of that meeting the doors will be thrown open to the public and as plans have been made for a gener- ous attendance 1t looks as If the Christmas fund Is going to mount to new high and the veterans arc going to dig deep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

DlfcCtOF
 Attorney Herman J. Weisman, assisted by Attorney Yale Matz- kin and Sidney Zurier, will off, ciate as installing officer at the installatoiR of directors and new ly elected officers of the Young Israel organization this evening at the Waterbury Hebrew In- stitute.
 Delegations from New Haven, Hartford and Bridgeport will be in attendance at the session this evening. Rabbi Moses D. Schaen- kopf of Beth El synagOg will de- liver the principal address at the installation ceremonies this cere- evening. Dancing will be held af- ter the installation.
 The following Is q list of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Walter Willcllell Or BrOadzgly
Encounter.
Mark kesIsteted copyrGht leae INiy MirroF na

I've often wondered what wed talk about N should meet again we two. Today a bolt of lightning from the blue IL happened was almost put to rout The atFeetcaT crowded that yOu were SO close, sO very close 1t seemed
 That yesterday was but dream I'd dreamed My heart reacted with the same old puFT. What did we talk about besides the weather? So many things it's bard to quite remember My dog. the stars. your birthday in December, We travelled many miles those blocks together oh. yes. there's thing that I'm certain of We talked of everything my dear but love!
 -Clalre Ayen Thomson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
cores were as follows:
BinEo Party

The Casper s. Davis American Legion auxiliary. which will give a bingo party at Fraternity hall on Boydcn street tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. has met with more co-op- eration than they anticipated. be- cause the members Of the post. at their regular meeting last night. voted to match the auxiliary dollar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10


 officers who are to be installed: President. Dr. Harry C. Levin; first vice president, Hyman Hell fand; second vice president, Miss Ida Weisselberg; corresponding secretary, Freda Rosenfeld; as- slstant corresponding secretary, Ruth Goldman; recording Seerc- tary, Florence Madnic; assistant recording secretary, Edith Baron; treasurer, Morton Prilllg; ser egant at arms, Harry Schnier; board of directors: Irving Rieger, chairman, Attorney Lawrence Matzkln, Hyman Kastleman, Jack FeitelsOn, Rose Levine, Attorney Yale Matzkin, Ben Fucker, Sid ney Zurier. Milton SeligsOn, Cell K0rkin, Abe ROsenzweig, Sam Le- vine, Hyman Drubner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
JURORS WILL BE
 DRAWN SATURDAY

Only the usual unimportant va- riety of cases are listed for hear ing at the short calendar session Of common pleas court tomorrow, which will be the final until Jan uary 8. At the competitor of the session tomorrow, the court will re- cess until January 5, when 1t will reopen for the disposition of crimi- nam and civil matters.
 Superior court will not recess ur,- til after the short calendar session one week from tomorrow, however The court will reopen on Thursday January 31 for another short cal endar session. A new panel of ju- TOTS will be drawn Saturday foi duty in superior court next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Boycott on Hunting Licenses Predicted

ing's events. As the business meeting will start promply at 8 o'clock, all members are urged to be present on time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Local Hunters Find
 Few Thrills Seeking
 Birds In Connecticut
Prominent Enthusiasts Here Admit Evidence of Dsap- pontment Over States Failure to Liberate More
 Pheasants- Licenses Issued Here in 1885

in Waterbury and 35s combination permits.
 Admit Report
 Prominent members of the Wa tcrbury Fish and Game association, which has bee n repeatedly urging the state to be more liberal in It's distribution, admitted today that the reports of the "boycotting on hunt ing" as a protest were true.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
School Party

The Parent-Teaehcr association held a very enjoyable party yestcr- day afternoon in the Sprague school gymnasium. After a brief business meeting Mrs. F. R. Granger Of Bun ker Hill entertained with several delightful monologs which were rem dered with professional ability and received with spontaneous applause. Then came the fun of the after noon with the grab bag. Each mem- Der had previously been requested to provide a ten cent gift and the thrills came as the packages were opened. Following the grab bag. games were played and refreshments served and @ good time was had by everyone.
 The Casper s. Davis American Legion auxiliary bowled Tuesday evening at the Waterville alleys. After the smoke cleared up and the maple chips were swept from the alleys, 1t was discovered that Mrs. Ida Corrigan had again led the way with high single Of 100 and high three string total of 275.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

Employees of government offices at Canton, China, have been order ed to greet their superiors with How are you2," and the reply must be T amor am not-wcll, ] thank you"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Vow Space Is Wasted

UVeFhcaFd - , ,., ,..,Vn
 'IIes tired of love. He has rings under his heart'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

Wateryille, Dec. 10-The Patriotic Order, Sons of America. Washing ton, comp No. 10. will hold It's reg ular monthly meeting this evening at 6 o'clock at Fraternity hall on Boyden street.