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Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
CONSTRUCTION GAINS
IN FARMING DISTRICT

Not reflected in any such Off
cial barometer as IS offered by
building permits issued in the towns
of Imperial Valley, construction and
improvement in the rural areas Of
the valley -the-leSS is keep
ing pace with the strong upward
surge in urban communities, sur
vey Of building industries showed
last week.
While no definite check is avail
able on the value or extent of the
rural development, it became ap-
parent from contacts with hard
ware stores and lumber yards that
a large amount of building is under
way in almost all rural areas.
Pointing out that the work is
largely that Of remodeling and i'm
provement. one building executive
remarked that the trend is the best
indication yet given OF the perma-
nent quality present in this years
upward surge. It proves, he argued,
that farmers Of the valley have re-
neWed faith in the future. and are
preparing for greater prosperity.
In the cases Wnere new construc-
tion is planned or under way, dwell
ings and other buildings are of a
permanent type intended to serve
for many years. They are planned
not only for convenience, but for
beauty and comfort, reflecting the
resolve of the owners to remain as
permanent residents.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
CENTRAL WEST
HAS SHARE OF
PUBLIC POWER

OF the 1865 municipality owned
and operated lighting systems in
the United States in 1888. nearly one
half were located in seven mid
western states, according to a census
report issued in 1884. While this
report showed each state in the
Union to have two or more such
plants within its borders, most Of
them were concentrated in these
seven states.
Nebraska leads with 1863 munic-
ipal plants; then in order come
Kansas, $50; Iowa, 1919; Minnesota,
1876; Ohio, Ill; Wisconsin. 81; and
Indiana, "a. Among the New Eng
land states, Massachusetts leads
with Al plants North Carolina with
65 among the South Atlantic group;
Georgia. with 54 the Southern
states; Oklahoma leads the south
western states with 10 and Colo
RADIO the far western with 90.
Since the publication of this re-
port a number of other cities start
ed proceedings toward the acquisi-
IlOn Oh Ine tleCIrlC uIlllIy serving
their communities or the construa-
ton of new systems, states the bull
letin which commented on this re-
port. It adds that at present the
trend of municipal ownership of
electrical and power systems is de-
cidedly upward.
Not all OF the apoye recorded
municipality operated plants retail
power to domestic consumers but
a small number of these systems
were inaugurated merely for the
purpose of street lighting, water
works operation and other munic-
ipal purposes leaving the diStribu-
ton of power to domestic or in
dustrial consumers to other agen-
cieS.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26

ditions and within the reach OF
everyone in price. the new home
viii have cedar grained asbestos
siding shingles on the exterior and
decorated one-inch celotex through
out inside.
Attention Of prospective builders
is called by the company TO the fact
that the home is being constructed
for Merle Sones, a member of the
organization.
Merle has been in the building
business for years" Charles Sones,
president of the firm. said. so he
knows just how to get the most for
every dollar in constructing a home
Another factor which should in
terest the average prospective home
builder in this particular home is
that Merle in watching every de-
tail of cost has selected a home
that is within the reach of prac-
tically every home builder"
Full insulation with rockwool
throughout the house will prepare
it for ir-conditioning if the owner
wishes to install it at any time in
the future
"Termites have ruined many
homs needlessly." Sones continued.
However, that is a danger that need
occasion no worry to the owner OF
this particular house. as It is so
constructed that termites haven't a
chance TO damage it at any point;
either in the foundation. or any
part of the exterior or interior"
After completion the home Will
be open TO the public for several
months. as well as during the en-
tire period of construction. Sones
concluded.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
SEARS
SPEEDS JOB ON
LOCAL BUILDING

With the date for its opening set
at May d. the new Sears. Roebuck
and company store at 737 Main
street was among the busiest scenes
of operation in the El Centro build
ing picture last week
On the lot just west of the build
ing which formerly housed the
Montgomery Ward store. builders
were at work setting foundations
and preparing to erect a roof over
what will become a battery servic-
ing shop, part of the Sears. Roe
buck tire, battery and auto accessory
service
In the building itself, construction
work was almost completed. giving
way TO interior decorators. Counters
and shelving were being moved in
to prepare for business. Painters
were busy during the latter part of
the week On the exterior of the build
ing.
The building is owned by Mr.. and
Mrs. Lazard Lippman, San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
TINIEST MODEL
DWELLING NEAR
FINAL TOUCHES

El Centro's smallest model home
will be completed within a short
time by workmen employed by c.
L. Collins of the FL Centro Lumber
and Trading company to erect the
structure on a lot next to the firms
lumber yard on Adams avenue.
Planned to cost from $1,000 TO
s120O. the tiny home is made up Of
a combination living and bedroom,
a kitchen, bath and garage in con-
nection. The garage is so construct
ed that the owner can step from it
into the house without going out
doors.
Complete electrical wiring will be
installed throughout, with adequate
provisions for all other necessities.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26

A cottage of this type is
adaptable to nearly every sec
tion of the country. Construc-
ton costs would vary in differ
ent parts of the country, but
the simple design offers a max
imum amount of living space at
a minimum cost, every square
foot being utilized for q definite
purpose. in Anderson, Ind, this
house was appraised by the
Federal Housing Administra-
tiOn's valuation department at
$3.50. This included S1,52O for
the land; $500 for the main
building; $3.50 for the garage,
and 5000 for landscaping. out
buildings. and other improve
ments. The combined living
dining room is a feature of
the plan and should appeal to
those who like spacious living
quarters.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
LAST RITES FOR
PIONEER TO BE
HELD MONDAY

Last rites for Lyman Leroy Bon
ham. Il. will be conducted from
the 3. E Lemons funeral chapel
in FL Centre at 9 o'clock Monday
morning. The pioneer resident
died IN an El Centric hospital
Friday morning. Interment will
be made in Evergreen cemetery.
Bonham. who had made his home
at 208 North Third street. Braw-
ley, was a retired rancher. He
had been in i'll health for several
months prior to his death.
He is survived by two sons, Jess
and Frank Bonham, both resi-
dents OF the Brawley area.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Goodrich Company
Gives Away Devices

The B. F. Goodrich company
is giving away, through its dealers,
a special safe-driving emblem with
a red crystal reflector to pr otect
motorists from rear-end collisions
if their auto tail light happens to
go out. 1t can easily be attached
to the rear license plate.
Any motC"ist can have one of
theSe free em.blems by simply
asking his Goodrich dealer to get
one for him There is nothing
to buy and no obligation. 1t is
given away as part of the Safety
League safe-driving movemest
sponsored by the B. F. Goodrich
Company. This offer is open
only to car owners.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
PauIson Appointed
Manager of Concern

T. Russell Paulson, who has been
acting manager of the Los Angeles
office of the J. Waiter Thompson
Company, today was appointed
Manager by Lynn Baker, vice
president. Paulson, who has been
with the Thompson organization,
largest advertising firm in the
world. for the past twelve years,
has been resident of Los Angeles
for the past four years. and is
well known in advertising circles.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26

in arriving at the key to the crime
Keye Luke whose comedy is good,
George and Olive Brasno, Francis
Ford Maxine Reiner, John Nc
Guire. Shirley Deqne, Shia Jung.
J. Carol Nash and Wade Boteler
are seen.
Miss GayrGr is well cast as Kay
Brannan, whose drab life suggests
only rebellion to her mind. One day
is just like another in the New
England village where she lives,
consisting of serving patrons at a
grocery store, preparing dinner,
hearing the same things said by
the members of the family. and
even by the chap who processes
to be interested in her.
Miss Gaynor gives Z. sensitive per-
formance, and Taylor makes a tell
ingly agreeable impression Binnie
Barnes, Lewis Stone, Andy Devine,
who is highly amusing; Elizabeth
Patterson, Frank Craven James
Stewart, who is especially good;
Isabel Jewel and Willie Fung in a
splendid performance are others.
It's one of Miss Gaynor's best pic
lures.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Whiting>Mead to Finish
Modern Residence Soon

This week will see completion OF
the model home constructed by the
Whiting Meade Lumber company on
West Main street, Everett Miner
announced Saturday.
The home, first model dwelling
started in Ell Centre, needs only
the finishing touches to be ready
for furnishing, he added, Furniture
will be moved in, probably this week,
by the Imperial Valley Hardware
company, and drapes will be fitted
by Ell Morado Drapery studio.
The public will be invited to a
formal opening when the entire
home is complete. Thereafter the
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26

Some of today's BEST news is
in the advertisements
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26

model will be open to the public
afternoons and evenings for about
a month. It will be sold and moved
to the property of the purchaser
after that time.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
GROWERS DISCUSS
FAIRLY APPLE DEAL

Hoping to obtain more orderly
marketing of their fruit this sea-
son. transparent apple growers OF
the valley met Monday evening 10
discuss plans for the shipment OF
their fruit.
An agreement was reached that
the growers would pool the SNIP
ment of the early apples and de-
mand a suitable price for their pro-
duct. It is estimated that from III
teen to twenty cars of transparents
will be shipped from here this sea-
son. commencing the latter part OF
next month.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
DATE
CHANGED TO MAY q

Because a speaker was unavall-
able for the previously announced
date. May %, the White Bluffs high
school commencement exercises Will
be held Wednesday, May ~, one
day earlier.
The graduating class consists OF
Raw Broughton, Fred Gilhuly, Lor-
eta GrifatIs, John Real, Irene Lar
sen, Helen Meeker, Max Richmond,
Aileen Stoddard, Alma Walker ana
Robert Westling.
The program is as follows:
Professional march, Mrs. Ben
Moede; invocation, Rev. NJ. J.. An
derson; salutatory, Irene Larsen;
vocal solo, Mrs. F. A. English; com
n1encement address, Charles L
Powell; valedictory, Helen Meeker
piano solo, Mrs. Alex Parke;; pre-
sentation Of diplomas, Supt. e. +
Austin; chorus, high school boys
occasional march, Mrs. Ben Moede
Baccalaureate services will be hell
Sunday evening, May "a, at elgh
o'clock, in the Presbyterian church
Rev. M. T.. Anderson will dellve
the message and special music ha
been arranged.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
*
And
Foster Travel
To State Meet
Picked For Outstanding
Performances at Dis
trict Meet

Honored for their outstanding
in the district track
and field meet at Yakima Satur-
dav. Ray Broughton of White BUTTS
and Guy Foster of Hantord were
selected as two of the three extra
bows the district is entitled TO seno
to the state iI1terscholastlc TRACK
and field meet at Pullman May Is.
Broughton placed second IN the
shot put and second in the discus
events. Foster took fourth place III
the mile and put up pretty race
in the 880-yard run but was as
qualified for cutting in too soon
after passing another runner.
Contestants at the annual state
meet are the first place winners III
the eight districts of the state, plus
those boys who, while not winning
a first place, are outstanding per
formers.
This marks the first time that
a,ny boy from this valley has al
tended the state meet and also the
hest; showing that the two schools
have made in the district meet.
The district meet was captured
by Yakima high school, WHICH
scored 80 is points. Gle Elum was
second with % points and Ellens-
burg third with % 1-5. Other scores
were: Wapato, 1871; KenneWlck
sh: White Bluffs, 6; Sunnyslde
So: Pasco, S 1-5; Granger, 5; COLO
endale. 4; Hartford, 2 1-5; GRAND
view, 2; Tieton, IN, and Naches
l is.
All of White Bluffs points Wer
won by Broughton Hanford's poht
were made by Foster and by Wnl1
wer, who tied with four others 10
second place in the pole vault.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
TO HAVE GIRLS
DRILL TEAM HERE;

A girls drum and bugle corps, to
work in conjunction with tht White
Bluffs band, was organized here
this week. Fourteen girls turned out
Wednesday evening for the frst
practice of the organization, which
is being trained by Mrs. Ann VIII
liams, who has had much previous
experience with drill teams OF the
Masonic orders. More girls are
needed in the group before much
work can be done, however, as at
least eighteen are required to form
complete team.
The girls will spend the summer
months in learning the marching
formations and maneuvers and Ia
ter several functions will be given
in order to raise money for their
eo,1ipment. The following girls form
| the corps:
| Yvonne Ponsat, Pauline Leander
Betty Austin, Nina Griffith, Jean
sigurdson, Elizabeth Keal, Alice
Roberts, Peggy Broughton, Dorothy
Parsel, Jerry Matteson, Florence
Barnes, Clarene Anderson, Betty
Meek and Kitty Hall.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
CHAPTER rs HOST
TO GRAND MATRON

Mrs. Agnes Gehrman, Worthy
Grand Matron of the Eastern Star
Of the state Of Washington, visited
Mount Gable Chapter, No. 2Oo,
Thursday evening. She was accom-
panied by Mrs. Ida May Williams
of Longview. The initiatory WORK
was demonstrated and Mrs F. A.
English was appointed Grand Rep
resentative to represent the state OF
Arkansas at the Grand Chapter
held in Tacoma in June. She Will
serve three years in this position
Preceding the meeting, the v1slt-
ing guests and other members were
entertained at dinner at the Plant
ers' hotel. Out-0f-t0wn visitors were
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Picatti Of va
kima and Mrs. e. F. Newton OF
Walla Walla. Mrs. Gehrman and
Mrs. Williams were guests OF Mrs
English while here.
Friday, a meeting Of the Past
, Matrons' and Past Patrons Club Of
the Yakima Valley Federation Of
| the Order of the Eastern Star me1
| in Hanford. There were about
hundred present. A luncheon wa.
served by the Rainbow girls in tllt
| dining room of the Masonic hall.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
Heideman Brings In
First Ripe Cherries

This valleys claims to being the
earliest fruit district Of the North
west were strengthened Tuesday
when Arthur Heideman brought IN
ripe cherries, shipment of which
will begin in few days.
The cherries are of the Duncan
variety, of which there are six trees
on the Heideman ranch. They are
used primarily for pollenizers, but
bring nearly the same price on the
market as better known varieties.
Last season, says Mr.. Heideman,
they were shipped to market at the
same time as the Bings, but this
year have ripened much sooner.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
RAND INVITED TO PLAY
AT SUNNYSIDE FETE DAY


The White Bluffs hand has re-
ceived an invitation to play at the
Sunnyside Fete Day, June 5, and
pep band of Is members Will be
taken to the celebration, according
to F. A. English, leader OF the or
ganization. The band has also re-
ceived invitations to play at Fourth
of July celebrations in both Rich
land and Kennewick, and in all
likelihood, if either invitation IS &C
cepted, they will play at Kenne-
wick. Plans are also being made to
take the band to the big White
Pass. White Bluffs highway picnic,
to be held at Sunrise Park July Is.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
COOLING MOTH CAN
RE STOPPED EARLY

That the codling moth must pc
controlled during the first brood II
II is to be controlled at all prevails
in the minds of many investigators
and successful orchardists, say
state College Of Washington hortl-
culturists. Second brood sprays can
not generally be relied upon LOT
anpreciable aid. The need OF late
SPRAYS in recent years is in many
cases evidence of ineffective flrst
brood sprays or supplementary mea-
sures
Second brood applications are not
only less effective than first brood
applications but they also compll-
cate the problem Of spray residue
removal. Applying second brood
sprays is attempting to do what
should have been done at an earlier
date. say the horticulturists.
Regardless of the severity OF IN
festation, any grower in central
washington can secure control by
first brood sprays provided he uses
suitable equipment, applies salts
factory spray mixtures properly
times his applications with suf1lcl-
ent frequency and follows recog-
med methods of orchard sanitation
assert the horticulturlsts.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
HANFORD SENIORS
GRADUATE FRIDAY

Judge M. l.. Driscon of Pasco WILL
deliver the commencement address
FRIDAY evening, May -, in the Han
ford auditorium when ten seniors
receive their diplomas from the
Hanford high school. The class IS
composed of Inez Bell, Herbert
Crimson, Peter Calza, Raymond
Clark, Margaret Cox, Thomas Grim
er, James Purdy and Edward Wor-
by.
The commencement exercises con-
sist of the following program.
Invocation, Rev. John Pate; vocal
solos, Lovely Melody" and In the
Garden of My Heart" Margaret
Anglin; salutatory, Thomas Gr1ner'
violin solo, "Humoresque," Gwen
dolyn Harris; valedictory, Margaret
Cox: vocal solos, Just a-Wearyln
For You and Without A Song,
Robert Crimson; commencement ad-
dress, Judge M. L. Driscoll; pre-
sanitation of senior class, Supt. Johr
| S. Harris; presentation OF diploma
and awards, G.. #. Wooten.
I; Monday evening, May %, TIT
Hanford grade school will hold II
graduation exercises in the auditor
] iun, a very attractive program nav
! ing been arranged
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
COOLER. WEATHER KEEPS
COLUMBIA AT STANDSTILL

The Columbia river was almost
two feet above the stage a week
ago. the recording at the Coyote
pumping plant this, Thursday,
morning showing a stage OF 52l.o
feet. The cool weather of the past
few days has resulted in less run
off from the watershed, the river
having been at standstin Tor
three days, and reports from other
sections indicates drop soon.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
Red And Whites
Beat Locals, "a

In a wild contest which was al
most a comedy of errors, the Red
and Whites of Yakima took an o-4
decision from Hanford-White Blu11s
leaving the locals deeper IN
the league cellar. Four players were
spiked in close plays on the bases'
the un1pire's decisions drew lusty
boos from the crowd and the LOCALS
made a number of misplays ASIDE
from their four credited errors 10
add to the afternoons entertain
ment.
The Red and Whites made four
scores in the first inning when NC
Maui tripled and the next four pat
tiers pushed in runs With SNORT
bunts. Another score came IN the
third and in the fourth two runs
came in on three errors.
With the score 80 against them,
the locals started the ninth INNING
with a double by Montgomery and
a single by Griner which scored
Montgomery. After striking out
Weber, who batted for GAIA,
Smith. Yakima hurler, gave Two
walks, and it looked like the locals
rally might even the score, but NC
Phee. Yakima first baseman, went
, behind the cars to nab Syftords
foul and then threw home to caJcI
Hartman, who tried to steal IRON
third.
Griner. who got two hits in fou1
times to the plate, batting IN tWf
; runs and scoring one himself, ant
Davis, with three hits out OF lou
!. times to the plate, led their team
!; in hitting.
: In ether league games SUNDAY
=. the Nippons downed sunnyside,
!; to 8. and Goldendale, strengthene
?. by the addition of eight player
d from Portland and vicinity, trounce
it Prosser, Is to 4.
, Meet Goldendale
r Sunday, the classy Goldendal
IS team, the talk Of the league tn
season, comes to the Hanford d1s
mond for the last game OF the hr
half. Goldendale holds a vlctol
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
Euents Of the Week
Friday, May 20

Friday, May ~
Comm encement exercises, Hanforc
high school, pm.
Picture show, Liberty hall.
Saturday, May 70
Cleanup day, White Bluffs cemetery
Sunday, May "a
Baseball; Han.-WB. VS.. Goloenda.e,
Hanford diamond, 2:30 pm.
Townsend meeting, White Blu11s
Grange hall, 200 pm.
Baccalaureate services, White BluHS
Presbyterian church, 8 pm
Monday, May rs
Hanford grade school graduatlon
exercises, auditorium, pm.
Wednesday, May ~
-Women's Club business meeting, Luz
theran church.
Commencement exercises, White
Bluffs high school, pm.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
General Rates

For seedlings of perennial grasses
or pasture mixtures of grasses and
leglunes the rate is $500 an acre
for irrigated land and So an acre
for non-irrigated land.
Green-manure crops, if seeded on
crop land between the fall of 1885
and July 1, 1886, and grown in 1886,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21

j. Rockford and E. E. Cisnna Will
speak at the Townsend meeting, to
be held in the White Bluffs Grange
hall Sunday, May "a, at 2 pm.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-05-21
Soil Conservation Payments
And Requirements Announced

The rates Of payment Washington farmers may earn TOT
acifc soil building 1896 agricultural conVa1o
were F. Balmer state extension
following approval the practices and rates by sec
follow general he
made committee for Washington ana are
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THE WEATHER

Temperatures during the past
week, as recorded at the Hanford
weather station, were: