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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-23
FDR, |CKES NOTES
IN POWER HEARING
PWA Power Loan Program
Termed National Pro-
gram to Reduce Rates

Washington, April % (AP)-Com
nnunications between President Roose-
welt and Secretary Ickes on nationa,
power policies were brought into the
District of Columbia Supreme court
today on subpoenaes by private utili-
ties counsel. 80 - 80.
The documents, along with. other
PWA files, were turned over to 'Je-
rome Frank, PWA attorney, battling
private suits to block use of PWA
funds for municipal power plants con-
struction.
One of the items was described as
a letter from Secretary Ickes dated
Sept. 8, 1884 to President Roosevelt
asking direction concerning PWA &C
tivities in the electric power field
Another was a note, presumable in
reply, addressed to Ickes from Hyde
Park on Sept. 10, 1884, initiated
"FDR"
Dean Achaeson, utilities counsel
said he would try to get the mate
rial admitted as evidence in the suit
by the Alabama Power Company
Texas Utilities, Iowa City Power and
Light Company and the Oklahoma
Utilities Company.
The power companies seek to block
$2,e08,000 in loans and grants fol-
construction Of municipal owned
power plants.
Ochaeson said that subpoenaed ma
terial would disclose well planned
and pursued national program to re-
duce electric rates Gil a countrywide
!Gale. The administration, he said
was performing an unconstitutional
act under the statue creating PWA.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-23
DR.. Robertson Crawls Part
of Way and Then Car
ried to Surface on
Stretcher
CROWD CHEERS. SINGS
AT SIGHT OF VICTIMS
Men Found to Be in Good
Physical Condition at
Emergency H o pit a |;
Brought Out at 1874 Asst;
Magill's Body Recovered
Later

Moose River, N. S., April %
-Mocking the death that
threatened them for ten days,
DR.. D. E. Robertson and
Charles Alfred Scadding were
rescued today from their living
tomb within the abandoned
Moose River gold mine.
The two men, sitting up and laugh
ing but keeping their eyes averted
from the body of their dead COM
panion, Herman Magill, were released
from their trap by a daring rescue
crew Of miners, who tunneled through
200 feet of "live earth"
The 62-year-old DR.. Robertson, not
ed Toronto physician, crawled with
his rescurers out Of the crumbling 141-
foot level of the old mine, and most
Of the way up the main operating
shaft
Placed on a stretcher, he was car
ried the rest of the way to the sur
face and emerged at 1874 a. m. At
lantic standard time, (11:44 p. M.
Wednesday eastern standard time), in
to the fresh air he had not breathed
since the mine caved in Easter Sun
day.
THANK you boys" the doctor said.
waving to the cheering, surging, crowd
gathered at the mine head as he was
borne triumphantly to an emergency
hospital.
/ The 44-year-old Scadding, more
weakened by the ordeal Of long en-
tombment, was carried all the way to
the surface on stretcher, his rescue
being completed at a. m.
Covered with a sheet and carried
on a stretcher, the body of Magill was
taken to the surface, after DR.. Robert
son, and Scadding were released safe
ly and provided with long needed
care.
The three physicians in. charge Of
the meical unit announced at 2:10 a..
M:
"Dr D. e. Robertson and Alfred
Scadding arrived at the improvised
hospital at lilo a. m. today. DR.. Rob
ertson's physical and mental condition
is excellent. We feel that he will have
rapid recovery
alfred Scadding's condition is sur
prisingly good"
A coroner's jury was called to de-
termine the cause of the death of
Magill.
The inquest will be held here late
today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-23
AFFORD is NAMED
GRAHAM MANAGER

Raleigh, April 23.-(AP)--Political
fence building occupied three Of the
four candidates for the Democratic
gubernatorial nominations today as
the fourth, DR.. Ralph w. Mcdonald,
spoke at Jacksonville.
A. H. (Sandy) Graham was here and
announced appointment of Sam AL
ford as his Vance county manager
said he would meet with group of
his supporters at Henderson late this
afternoon.
Tonight he was to speak at the ex-
position there.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-23

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-23
MCDONALD VOTED TO
TAX MEALS, ROOMS
House Member Says Guber-
material Candidate Made
Speech for Sales Tax
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In The Sir Walter Hotel,

Raleigh, April 23-Dr. Ralph w.
Mcdonald, the anti-sales tax candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Governor, is inconsistent in his
present opposition to the sales tax
since he voted for the amendment to
the revenue bill to impose the sales
tax on meals in cafes, hotels, board
ing houses and lunch rooms, also to
impose on hotel charges for rooms,
although the senate later eliminated
the sales tax from hotel rooms, Rep
resentative Ernest Gardner, who was
a member Of the 1885 house from
Cleveland county, pointed out here to-
day. That DR.. Mcdonald voted for
this amendment is shown on page 300
of the house journal of the 1895 gen.
eral assembly, Gardner said.
eff DR.. Mcdonald is as opposed to
the sales tax as he says he is, can
not understand why he voted to apply
the sales tax to coffee and sandwich
es which those who work in stores,
offices, shops and other places must
buy during their lunch hour" Gardner
said. For the application of the sales
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-23
Fight OUer
Tax Bill On
InCongress

Washington, April 23.-(AP)-After
weeks Of skirmishing, opposing
forces moved into major engage
ment today over the tax bill, designed
to raise some $8OO,OOO,OOO.
AS the house gathered to begin de-
bate on this measure, described by
Democratic proponents as a needed
reform and by Republican critics as a
threat to business, the Senate Finance
Committee also began consideration of
the bill.
Word went out that Secretary Nor
genthau would appear before the lat
ter body, crucial testing ground for
all tax legislation.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-23
McRae, Gubernatorial Can
didate, Was Guest Speak
err for Event Last
Night
SANDY GRAHAM TO
RE. PRESENT TONIGHT
Miss Frances Harrison Won
First Prize Amateur Con-
test, John r. Baker, Ok
ford, Second; Last Nights
Dance Was Best Had So
Far; Novelty Numbers
Given by Band

Rain and cold weather failed to
dampen or chill the festive spirit at
Tho American Legion Auto Show, Mer-
chants Exposition and Indoor Circus
hast night in the Big Henderson
warehouse as another large crowd
tanned the hall to take part and wit
ness the events transpiring.
Visiting speaker, the second of the
gubernatorial candidates to appear on
the program, John A McRae, of Char
lotte was one of the main attractions,
his talk coming just after the anna
teur hour.
Candidate McRae led his short talk
with humorous remarks and paid his
respects to the principles as set forth
BY Thomas jefferson and the Revolu-
tionary fathers. The speaker stated
that tn ideas that those men gave us
liberty today, and the right of each
individual TO work out his own saliva
ton and to his own happiness. They
founded the sound principles of gov
erhment that are most important to
people. Using these principals, peo-
rle of the country could work out
their own salvation.
Amateur Winners
Miss Frances Harrison, this city,
COPIED first honors In the nightly
amateur hour under the directiin of
Sam Afford. Her prize was SIS. John
r. Baker, of Oxford, singer, won Sec
end prize, IS. Both of the winners
will compete on the Saturday night
program OF winners.
Graham To Speak
The third of the candidates for the
Democratic nomination for Governor
of North Carolina, Lieut.. Governor A.
H. Graham, of Hillsboro, will be pre-
sent tonight for a short speech.
Graham was here recently at the
Lions Ladies' Night" event. Wheth-
ar the fourth candidate, Clyde r.
Hoey, of Shelby, can be here or not,
was not learned today, but D. c.
Loughlin manager of the exposition,
invited him to.
Dance Enjoyable
Last nights dance to the music of
Bubbles Becker was most enjoyable
one of the series Dancers called for
N"NNHoiOil VI udllOAlS LlIIlc, SuCCccOlIlS
IN having it run until o'clock in the
morning, one hour overtime
Becker's orchestra gave several
hovelty numbers during the event, all
OF them very pleasing. His talented
singer Miss Arlene Hilton, proved
very popular again with her rendition
OF popular song hits of today.
One of the largest crowds of the
present show is expected to be present
tonight and attendance will con-
tlnue to climb during the remainder
of the show.
merchants are adding a great deal
Vi interest by giving away attractive
PrVes' showing educational pictures
ana passing out souvenirs.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-23
Miss Eva Spruill
Fatally Wounds
Herself Today

Raleigh, April 23.--(AP)-Miss Eva
Spruill, IS, fatally wounded herself to-
day in her room In st. Luke's home
here, Coroner L. M. Warning said after
an investigation of her death.
A sister of c. P. Spruill here, Miss
Spruill formerly lived in Durham and
Henderson.
Miss Spruill formerly lived here, be-
ing seamstress. She was well known
and liked by all who knew her.
She has two brothers in the county,
s. o. Spruill, Rowland street, and F..
D. Spruill, of Cokesbury community.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row with interment at the old family
home three miles from Franklinton on
the Louisburg highway.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

MIAMI BEACH, FLA
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

MIAMI BEACH. FLA.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
Checker Wizards
Seek World
CrOU11

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, Dec.
17.-Hundreds of spectators were
assembled here today for the open
ing games of the world champion
ship checker match being played
by Asa Long of Toledo, Ohio, and
Edwin F. Hunt of Nashville, Tenn.
First contest of it's magnitude
to be held on American soil in SO
years, the play was being con-
Quoted under auspices of the
American Checker Association at
the Miramar Inn. A series of 40
games, at the rate of four day,
were scheduled for purse of $500.
In case of a tie, which experts de-
clared was not at all impossible,
10 extra games will be played. In
a previous encounter Hunt and
Long each won two games, while
20 more went to a draw.
Among acknowledgement checker
masters here for the games was
Newell w. Banks, former Amer
ican blindfold champion. Banks,
it is said, has played 10 games at
one time, blindfolded, and later
recited from memory the detailed
moves Of each game without error.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
Virginia Beach
Draws Visitors

VIRGINIA BEACH, Dec. IT.
The 1s-hole golf courses Of the
Cavalier and Princess Anne
Country Clubs will be open for
play daily throughout the winter,
it was announced today by Roland
G. Eaton, managing director of
the Cavalier. Guests of the hotel
enjoy the privileges of both
clubs. The climate at Virginia
Beach is mild and equable
throughout the winter.
In order to encourage winter oc.
cupancy, Eaton is offering re-
duced residential rates at the
Cavalier. Many guests visit the
hotel frequently over week-ends
during the winter and benefit by
the sea air and indulge in golf
and riding, trapshooting, hunting
and other sports, there are others
who engage rooms or apartments
for several months.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
F0RESEEN
BY FAMOUS
RESORT
Bv ART KEEL

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla,
Dec. II. A quarter-million
visitors will be entertained in
West Palm Beach during the
next few months, according to
travel experts who are predict
ing a record breaker" for
Florida this year.
This democratic resort city Of
IS, 1000 residents, with a New Deal
all its own for Florida's winter
visitors, was prepared today to
resume its place in the front rank
of sunshine resorts.
Living Costs Drop
Relieved of domestic debt
troubles through a $20,000,000
bond settlement, West Palm Beach
officials have adopted an aI-in-
elusive program Of entertainment
and recreation designed to interest
visitors from all sections Of the
United States and Canada.
Hotel, apartment and home &C.
commodations have been aug
mented and living costs, because
of the increase space available,
will be even lower than in other
similar resorts. Settlement of the
city debt has resulted in resuma-
ton of real estate activity, home
building and business improve
ment, so that the city has thus
been put in a position to again
furnish top notch entertainment
for its winter guests.
Almost every game played under
the sun is being scheduled for
promotion by the city recreation
commission while the cultural and
entertainment slate has been aug
mented by a number Of unusual
attractions.
Checkers Tourney
One of the outstanding early
season events was the World
Championship checker match be-
tween Asa Long, of Toledo, and
Edwin F.. Hunt, of Nashville, at
the Miramar Inn. First tourna-
ment of its kind to be played on
American soil since 1900, the
match called for a series of 40
games with 10 more in case of
tie. American Checker Associa-
ton is sponsoring the play.
The third annual Silver Sailfish
Derby sponsored by the West Palm
Beach Fishing Club, is expected
to be one of the highlights Of the
Florida sports season. The derby
entry list of $500 Sportsmen and
women of 1886 will probobly be
doubled, according to club offic-
ials, who are again offering more
than $4,000 worth of prizes and
trophies, headed by the famous
silver Derby Trophy given by Mrs.
Henry R. Rea, of Palm Beach,
and Sewickly. Pa.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
AUTO ON BOAT
IS EASY WAY

Begin your vacation motor trip
south right here in Washington!
BY taking the historic Norfolk
& Washington route to Norfolk or
Old Point Comfort you can elm
mate 200 miles of road hazards,
dust and strain. Drive your auto
on board one of the Norfolk &
Washington huge floating hotels at
Seventh Street Wharves. Forget
all the rigors of auto travel and
danger while you and the family
(and your automobile) enjoy 200
miles of smooth sailing down the
Potomac and Chesapeake Bay.
Stateroo accommodations
singly or en- suite. All rooms &C
commodate two or more persons.
All are equipped with hot and cold
running water, reading lamp and
other conveniences. Many have
double or twin beds and private
bath with tub or shower.
Spacious decks, comfortable
lounge, writing rooms, radio, and
ships library are provided. And
seldom have you been offered such
tempting cuisine. The chefs of the
Line are noted for their magical
skill in arousing the most jaded
appetite.
The magnificent Chamberlin
Hotel is open in Old Point Comfort
and the Cavalier Hotel at Virginia
Beach. where you may tarry for a
few days.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

miles off the highway to beautiful
Wakulla Springs, in the adjoining
county, is worth while.
Jungle Cruises
A swim in the crystal clear water
of this giant spring, a jungle cruise
by motor boat down the Wakulla
River or a ride in one of the glass
bottom boats is worth while. The
underwater wonders of the worlds
largest and deepest spring unfold
to the visitors gaze while the lee
turing Negro boatman recites le-
gendS of Indian lore, marshals
schools of giant catfish to make
them march like soldiers" under
the transparent boat floor, orders
Henry, the pole-vaulting fish,"
to do his stunt.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

GQe OLdJS CdPlGOI dG 4dudLldSoCc
along the placid and clear green
waters Of the Gulf of Mexico to
the thriving western Florida
metropolis Of Pensacola.
During much of the 244-mile
drive, the smooth pavement of the
new highway skirts the Gulf Of
Mexico and traverses a coastal Sec
ton of Florida that differs in
topography from every other part
of the State.
Miles Of Dunes
Miles of sand dunes, tossed by
the Gulf breezes into fantastic
forms that resemble miniature
mountain ranges border the high
way, opening every now and then
to permit an entrancing view of a
crescent-shaped, white sand beach
that borders the upper Gulf of
Mexico. Beach cottages in groups,
beach camps, refreshment spots,
quaint waterfront settlements,
fishing camps are located at fire.
quent intervals along the route.
quiet Gulf Coast villages invite
the motoriSt to halt.
Starting at the State Capitol
building with its silvered dome
cleaning in the sunlight the motor
traveller proceeds southwark along
Monroe Street, rolls along the level
concrete, over the hills Of Leon
county toward the coast line of
West Florida. A side trip of two
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

ands Of youngsters who register
yearly from the 48 States of the
Union and a score of foreign
countries. Registrations to date
are 10 per cent ahead of last year,
according to James T. Wilson,
supervising principal.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
Gulf Coast Highway
MOtOriSt Paradise

For scenic beauty sheer enjoyment Of motoring through
succession of surprise panorama drive in Florida exce
the comparatively Gulf Coast Highway extending from
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-02
FareweH Reception
Held for Dr.. Castor

Farewell reception for DR.. j. l..
CASTOR. pastor Of the Second Bap-
tist church who is leaving the val
ley this week to take up his duties
as pastor of a Los Angeles church,
was held Wednesday night in the
church.
w. A. Payne, principal of the
East Side high school, presided,
introducing the speakers and musi-
Clans a fine program being given.
DR.. Norman E. Dupont expressed
his appreciation for the splendid
work DR.. Castor had done in as
sisting relief agencies and in caring
for the needy. praising his abilities
as an organizer.
The Rev. A. D. Buffers for the
city ministerial association paid
tribute to DR.. Caston's work in
the community as did Mrs. Irving
T. Raab who was called upon for
an impromptu talk.
Various pastors from other city
churches spoke expressing their
appreciation of DR.. Caston's CO.
operation as did members of his
own board and heads of the or
ganizationS within his church.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-02
JAPANS STAND
IN BORDER FIGHT
UNDER FIRE
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those that preceGed il, a warming
that Soviet Russia has completed
army equipment which it has been
preparing for four years.
Regarded here as attacks by Rus
sian-inspired Mongolian forces in
Manchukuo, the latest Of the in
cidents was taken by many to mean
that Russia is taking a challenging
attitude.
There was apparently no dispos-
ition TO accept the clashes as be-
tween outer Mongolians and jap
anese- -Manchukuoans alone. The
belief seemed to be that Russia was
back of them because it felt that
the far eastern army it has been
building ever since the Manchurian
incident of 1882 was ready.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-02

MAY 2 SET FOR
HOMECOMING
OF PIONEERS
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(COntlnueu fTOln rage -
Barbara Worth hotel. T. d. Nc
Call of Imperial president, appoint
ed the following preliminary COM
mittees to make recommendations
at the next board meeting.
Mccall himself is on the COM
mittee on arrangements. assisted
by Dan Grumbles and E. Forres-
ter; Harvey Hastain Of Brawley
is in charge of arrangements for
water; Mccall, J. d. Huston oil
Imperial and Dan West are ap-
pointed to investigate and report
on possible plans for writing the
history of the valley and the lives
of the pioneers.
Funds for this work were start
ed by means of the Pioneers par
ty this winter and the group plans
to assemble all its historic docu-
mentS and TO collect information
on the first days of the valley be-
fore those who made its history
are gone.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-02
RESOLUTION
PASSED FOR
WPA MONEY
o.

Continued From Page II
Ell Centre at the fire also was eX-
pressed by the council. The men,
bers ordered letters of appreciation
sent to the Calexico fire depart
ment and to the Calexico city coun-
Gil
Phillip w knights. city engineer
presented to the council plan ao-
vanced by County Supervisor Hugh
T. Osborne for constructing a road
mix pavement on Ross avenue.
The pavement is proposed for
Ross avenue from Eighth street to
Fourth street. The city was asked
to furnish the necessary oil while
road district No. 2, would furnish
the gravel, machinery. labor and
equipment.
The matter was referred to H.
w. FaWcett. street commissioner
and he was asked to report at the
next meeting.
The state highway asked the CITY
TO consider a plan for widening
Main street paving from New StreeV
to the east city limits. The pave
ment at this point now IS 20 feet
wide and it is proposed to widen
it by adding three-foot shoulders on
each side of the present paving
This would give the block in front
of the school full paving from curh
to curb.
AS the city's share of the cost, the
highway department asked the city
TO approve expenditure of approx
imately $4,000 from its share OF the
gasoline tax allocation. The depart
ment agreed to furnish the remain
der of the cost.
Authorization for the city engi-
need to obtain bids for increasing th'
capacity Of the Ventura water metei
at the water plant, was voted. The
! increase will raise the capacity oi
! the meter from 4.700000 gallons
daily to l050O,0O0 gallons daily
Knights explained that at peak
load. the city pumps at the rate o.
$500 900 daily during the hot sum
mer months.
The Ventura is the master mete
which measures all the water which
flows into the water mains Of thu
! CITY
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-02
QUNTY1BRIEFS

Former Resident Hcre-Mrs. Mar
garet Bradbury Wagner of Glen
dale, former Ell Centran, with her
sister. Mrs. Gray Golf. visited FL
Centre recently. Mrs. Wagner is
planning a trip to New York via
the Panama canal.
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Brought To Jail-Two prisoners
were brought from Brawley We'd
nesday and lodged in the county Jail
The prisoners were: Ruth Herman
deZ. 33, and Ruth Ybarra, 35. They
are to serve 25 days each for vag-
rancy.
Return To City - Mr.. and Mrs
Henry L. Loud returned to Los An
geles Wednesday after spending a
few days in Ell Centro.
Lodged In Jail-Threc prisoners
were brought to the county Jail
Wednesday by immigration officers
after they were arrested in Calex-
leo. The men were: Carlos Ruiz
Timotco Juarez, and Marcelino Do
natl.
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Marriage License Issucd-A mar
riage license was issued at the coun-
" clerks office Wednesday to Sid
ney T. Curtis, AZ, and Ophelia
Northern. 45, both Negro residents
of El Centro.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Bailiff of
Los Angeles were over night guests
Monday of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Ball.
Imperial Valley Sciots will meet
Friday at 8 pm. in the Eagles hall
569 Broadway, to make plans for
a ceremonial dance to be given in
the near future.
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Kinks Barber Shop open for bus
mess at Stag Barber Shop.
CA2P-A4A)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-02

!. Womack brought back figures 10
/ back up his opinion-figureS which
/ show in one branch of industry the
/ trend which has become general
throughout the country-but the
/ figures and the things he learned
served only to increase WomaCk >
confidence that Imperial Valley
is among the nations most for
tunate communities.
There is a great deal of op-
timism in this country of ours,
Notwithstanding that floods and
dust storms have harried some
communities" the automobile deal
er declared.
Here are some OF the reasons
why we know that business is bet
ter"
He listed them.
The Chevrolet Motor company
from March l to March 20 this
year enjoyed the biggest 20 days
in its history, making $4,000 re-
tail sales as against $1,000 sales
in the 20-day high for 1929, the
banner year of the automobile
industry.
In the same period this year,
Chevrolet retailed 10000 Chevro-
let radios a luxury item.
The Chevrolet company itself
is very optimistic. demonstrating
this optimism IN a schedule calling
for production OF l.250,000 units
in the coming year.
The production schedule will be
backed up by a newspaper and
advertising campaign calling for
expenditure OF $4,000. .000
The Chevrolet company spent
s23 .000. 900 for new machinery while
dealers were in Detroit-tWo days.
Womack, who was one OF nine
dealers from the western half OF
the United States at the confer
ence to map Chevrolet's program
for the coming year, described
Imperia. Valley as amon3 me
leading communities in the surge
back TO prosperity. Any resident
of the valley who travels east
ward, he declared. will return with
the same conviction.