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Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

pipe that will carry Moccasin
Creek under Moccasin reregulating
reservoir below the powerhouse on
Hetch Hetchy, the contractors ran
across Old Timer John Mum.
On land owned by John in
Tuolumne county, they found just
the sand they wanted.
You can have it for nothing"
said Mum, IF you'll build me a
rifle and give me all the gold
that drops out when you wash out
the sand"
The first day they ran 200 tons
Of sand over the contraption and
Mum collected $125.
But the rifle didn't have the
proper slant to collect all the gold
flakes.
AT least two-thirds Of the gold
in that sand deposit will be mix
ed up with concrete and rock
said City Chemist C. L. Cook, who
was an interested spectator with
McAfee the first day. II guess you
could call it a gold studde pipe"
The iversion of Moccasin Creek
will prevent contamination OF
Hetch Hetchy water supply during
floods when vast quantities OF deb
ris are brought down stream.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
In Imperial Valley
MONDAY

Preliminary steps looking toward
eventual development of Imperial
Valleys east mesa lands were taken
when a committee was appointed to
confer with United States reclama-
ton bureau officials about establish
ing agricultural experiment stations
on the mesa. On the committee are
Evan T. Hewes, chairman of the I'm
perial Irrigation District board of
directors; Ike Schlatter, chairman Of
the county board of supervisors; and
B. A. Harrigan, county agricultural
commissioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
FRIDAY

Imperial Irrigation District Off
cials and attorneys were in Los An
geles for a conference of basin states
representatives to map a campaign
of defense against AriZonas latest
Colorado river suit, by which Arizona
hopes to obtain re-division of wat
er and power rights on the river.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
Project to Change
Climate Slightly

COULEE DAM, Wash, UP)-Cre-
alton of a great lake by Grand Cou-
lee Dam will change the climate of
central Washington about one-mil-
lionth of one per cent, says DR..
Charles Berkey, chief geologiSt of
the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
THURSDAY

Sheriff Robert w. Ware was elect
ed president of an Imperial County
Peace Officers association in its Or
ganization meeting, attended by I'M
perial and Yuma county and city
officers, federal Officers, California
highway patrolmen and special Off
GERS. Superior Judge Arthur l..
Mundo was the principal speaker.
The associations next meeting will
be in February.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
TUESDAY

Edward Everett Forester, resident
of Imperial Valley since 1901, was
buried in Evergreen cemetery while
hosts of friends paid final tribute to
his memory. Whispering Ed" died
early Saturday morning, Jan. 18, at
the age of rs years. His passing took
from Imperial Valley one OF its most
colorful figures.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

The library board and the city
council found themselves again
faced with the problem Of finding
temporary quarters for the Ell Cen
tro public library, when it was dis
covered that rooms cannot be OBJ
tanned in the Glacier apartment
building at Seventh street and
Broadway.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Mike Dias, 43-year-old Mexican.
became the second victim this year
Of a fatal traffic accident. He was
struck by hit and run driver south
of Brawley. Henry Valley, three years
old, was the first victim, killed when
a truck backed over him Jan. % at
BraWley.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
Chevrolet Plant EXPANDED

The Chevrolet Motor Company
spent more than S25 100000 in plant
expansions during 1885. 1t looks as
though this leading lcH priced car
manufacturer is confident Of the
future.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
Around the World
MONDAY

King George v of England died.
The ruler of 500 million subjects
in Britain's far flung empire pass
ed away in the 25th year of his
reign, climaXing days of anxious
waiting when the eyes of the world
were centered on Sandringham cas-
tie. With the last breath of Eng
lands monarch, Edward, Prince
Of Wales, became king.
Though the world had antici-
pated King Georges death, his
passing came as a shock. Word Cf
his death stunned the capitals of
all nations. In Paris, Washington.
Berlin, Rome high officials felt
the loss Of ruler whose inVinsible
hand had guided England through
the World War, the peace treaty,
the League Of Nations and the try
ing years of prosperity and de-
preston.
All nations joined Great Brit
ain in mourning. Thousands of
notes of coincidence poured in from
every corner of the globe. Presi-
dent Roosevelt lead the United
States in a message of sympathy
to the royal family.
90
A bill calling for an outlay of
S2,237 100000, part bonds and part
cash, as a bonus to war veterans,
was passed by the senate. The
ccilpromise measure was rushed
through by a vote OF rs to 16 un-
der heavy pressure from veterans
organizations. The house previous
ly had passed similar bill. Sen
ate action came after less than
three days debate. Bonus advocates
believed President Roosevelt would
veto the measure but were con-
fident they could muster enough
votes to override him.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Border Post 1887, Veterans of For
eign Wars, completed plans to spon-
sor a Veterans Mesa Land club, the
goal of which is to bring about i'm
mediate development under the All
American canal of desert lands on
the east and west mesas.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Damage amounting to $4,000 was
caused when fire destroyed 1400
bales of cotton at the Mexicali Com
press company warehouse south of
MeXicali in night-long blaze which
started Tuesday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Temporary quarters for the Ell
Centro city library, operated for
several weeks on the lawn in front
of the condemned library building,
were decided upon by the city coun-
Gil and the library board. Quarters
were selected in the Glacier apart
ment building at Seventh street and
Broadway.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

H. ]. Edwards was elected presi-
dent, w. H. Lorenz first vice-presi-
dent, Dave Goodrich second vice
president and Joe Lopez treasurer of
the CaleXico chamber of commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
LEGENDS OF DEATH DEFIED BY
DARING PROSPECTORS GOLD

PHOENIX, Arz. (UP)-Somewhere back in the fierce
Superstition Mountains seeking mine of fabu-
lousy rich gold undeerred by the legend that death the
only reward for those who come closest finding it.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
WEDNESDAY,

Waldo p Miles, 81, who founded
the first blacksmith shop in Imper-
ial Valley, was buried after funeral
services in MADEIRA, where he lived
for the last 10 years. He died Mon
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
OLD TIMER REAPS GOLD HARVEST
WITH SAND SEEKERS MACHINE
RU Central Press

SAN FRANCISCO-It sounds like Paul Bunyan
fairy tale but Chief Utilities Engineer L. T. McAfee stakes
his reputation for truth telling on the tale.
"We're going to carry a river under lake IN a ten
foot pipe studded with gold, says this Truthful
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

The National orange show at San
Bernardino will be held February 20
TO March !, inclusive.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Calexico citizens and merchants
sent kilograms to Secretary of In
terror Harold Ickes urging him to
speed up a decision whether the All
American canal shan be routed
through or around the border town.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Word was received in Imperial
Valley of the death at Azusa of
Wiley Weaver, rs, first county as
SCISSOR here and one of the valleys
outstanding pioneers. Weaver served
as county assessor for 20 years, re-
tiring in 1890
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

James F. Weatherbie, 10, a resi-
dent of the valley for 20 years, died
at Holtville. The funeral was set
for Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Chan Livingston, Imperial county
director Of the National Re-employ-
ment Service, announced that 200
men are working on the All Ameri-
can canal in the vicinity of Laguna
and north of there.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
TIE WEEK lN REVIEW
Here And ELSEWHERE

Sixty persons lest their lives as
a result of the winters most sew
ere STORM that swept the east
and middle west. Snow accompan-
led by sub-zero temperatures,
brought severe suffering to thou
sands in heavily populated CEN
ters. Fifty thousand men struggled
tC clear the streets of New York
of snow.
At the same time, tornadoes
caused heavy loss OF life in south
ern states. Vessels Scurried for
port as high winds swept out to
sea.
While a League of Nations COM
ilittee of 13 temporarily dropped
plans to bring peace between Italy
and Ethiopia. Mussolini's troops
in Ethiopia smashed through de-
fense lines in a new drive toward
Adds Ababa. Bombing planes
cleared the way.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
FRIDAY

Scarcely an hour after President
Rcosevelt's blunt veto of the bond
cash bonus bill reached the house
OF representatives, the house voted
324 to 81 to override him. Mr..
Roosevelt broke precedent by writ
ing his veto message in lcnghand.
My convictions are the same now
as last year." he pointed out.
The bill is scheduled to 20 be-
fore the senate Monday where
leaders predict it will be passed
over the veto.
-CO-
When questioned on a rumored
surprise change in the administra-
ton monetary policy, Mr.. Roose-
velt laughed heartily and declared
the report was Just one of those
things"
lashing out at capitalistic mon
opoly, Sen. William E. Borah po-
tential Republican presidential
nominee, warned that earnings
must be redistributed to avoid a
fight for existence between Amer
ican capitalism and Communism.
Borah Maintained the logical farm
market is to be found at home and
advocated redistribution of wealth
as a means of uncovering new
sources of buying power.
60
Rescue parties defied biting
winds and snow to bring assistance
to hundreds of children and teach
ers marooned in rural school hous-
es on the central west. Children
were found huddled about wood
stoves, fuel for which could have
lasted only a few hours more.
Earmuffs were discarded In llost
parts of the nation as tempera-
lures rose. Death, however, marked
the trail of the storm.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

James from the Mother Lode:
country or thereabouts.
And, strangely enough, the yarn
is true.
In searching for a deposit OF
sand to construct the concrete
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
THURSDAY

removal DeIOTc Iile COllllilB eleC-
tionS.
90
THURSDAY
ClimaXing weeks of painStaking
search, officers arrested Elton Stone,
ex-convict, near Fresno for the
brutal murder of Mary Stammer,
daughter of a prominent Fresno
family, Authorities declare he con-
fessed, giving a grudge as motive.
Stone was rushed to Folsom prison
to guard against mob violence. A
chance tip by telephone led to the
capture.
Marooned in isolated middle
western school houses, 400 children
and teachers huddled ever stoves
while rescue parties battled noun
famous snow drifts. Frightened
parents, carrying fireWod and food,
braved the blizzard.
90
Death toll of the record breaking
cold wave mounted to 70. Minnesota
reported the lowest temperature in
the nation, 55 below. Snow choked
highways, paralyzed transportation.
Planes were grounded indefinitely.
90
A senate subcommittee rejected
the new administration farm pro-
| gram and asked federal officials TO
draft a new program on the basis Of
individual AAA units for each state.
Death ended the playing of two
boys in Los Angeles when a wire,
flipped over a high tension cable,
sent 1900 volt current surging
through their bodies. The children
had been playing on the roof of an
| apartment.
King Edward VIII in his first mes
sage to parliament, pledged himself
to follow cut the policies of his faith
| er.
The body of King George V, borne
through the streets of London be-
| tween lanes of hundreds of thou
sands OF sorrowing countrymen, was
placed in Westminster Abbey for the
highest and lowest of his subjects to
| pay last tribute.
90
An urn containing the ashes of
Rudyard Kipling was placed in the
Poets Corner in Westminster Abb
| bey
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

S. H. Greene, manager of the Cal
ifornia Dairy Council, speaking be-
fore the annual meeting of the Milk
Institute of Imperial Valley, pointed
out that dairy herds in the valley
have been reduced from $4,000 to
10000. To buttress the economic
security of the valley, he urged great
er dairy development.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Many cotton growers of Coachella
valley averaged two bales of lint to
the acre in 1885.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Water throughout the Imperial
Irrigation District will be cut off
from the canals from Feb. l to Feb
5, inclusive, while structural repairs
are being made, district officials an
nounced.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

George Hatfield, lieutenant-gov-
ernor of California, in a speech un-
der sponsorship of the Ell Centre
Business and Professional Women's
club, warned against thoughtless
haste in any plan to revise the state
institution.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Lowell E. Jessen was elected pres
ident, Roy Thompson first vice
president, Harry Stalker second vice
president, Ted Bolin treasurer and
Carl Streeter temporary secretary OF
the Holtyille chamber of commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

removal before the coming cleo
tionS.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Frances premier. Pierre Laval,
chief advocate of gold standard,
was forced to resign with his en-
tire cabinet following resignation
of four cabinet members, headed
by Edouard Herriot. The left wing
leaders felt Laval was becoming
too strong and decided on his
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

A treaty of mutual protection be-
tween Britain, France, Greece and
Turkey was revealed by Anthony
Eden, British foreign secretary.
The agreement provides military
assistance in case of attack by
Italy as a result Of sanctions.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
WEDNESDAY,

With final agreement reached
in the house ca the compromise
soldiers bonus bill. congress sent
the measure to President Roose-
welt. The house voted 346 to SO.
The overwhelming house majority
emphasized belief the measure
would be passed, even over an an
ticipated presidential veto.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26
TUESDAY

Sixteen hours after his father
died, Edward Albert, Prince of
Wales, was formally proclaimed
King Edward VIII of England.
The new monarch, grief stricken,
flew from Sandringham to Lon-
don for the age-old ceremony. The
body of the late king lay in state
at Sandringham. Outside fluttered
the royal standard of his success
or.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

Revolving against the iron rule
of federal authorities in Alcatraz
prison, 100 cCnvicts went on strike.
The mutineers were placed on
bread and water diet and kept
under heavy guard. They demand
ed more privileges.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

In Tokyo parliament was dis
solved by the Emperor in face Of
growing majority opposition. Enc
mics Of the government charged
satisfactory agreement had not
been reached with China, and
Maintained the cabinet should
have more advantageous CONNER
cial agreements with foreign pow
ers.
Raids on anti-Long headquar-
terS by New Orleans police follow
ed opening of polls in a state
wide Democratic election. Several
men. heavily armed, were arrested.
Voters charged Intimidation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

A senate subcommittee rejected
the new administration farm pro-
gram and asked federal officials to
draft new program on the basis Of
individual AAA units for each state.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

While congress sought to remove
snags in the agricultural program
resulting from the supreme court
ruling outlawing AAA. President
Roosevelt called another confer-
ence on new farm legislation. The
house appropriations committee
reported cut a deficiency bill auth
orizing $50,000,000 fer price ad-
justments to cotton farmers. The
committee agreed with AAA wit
neSses there "is a moral obliga-
ton on the part of the government
to execute its agreement with
the farmers.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-01-26

An urn containing the ashes of
Rudyard Kipling was placed in the
Poets Corner in Westminster Abb
bey
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-07-09
OBITUARY.

Lloyd G. Sperry was born on Sep
tember Is, 1872, at Wasioga, Mimi, and
died in Spokane hospital on June 80,
1886. He thus would have been 64
years old had he lived until next Sep
TENDER.
Mr.. Sperry was graduated from the
law school of the University of Min
nesota and practiced law in that state
for several years In 1909 he moved to
Eureka where he lived for some time
In 1910 he was married to Edith M.
Sheldon in Spokane. To this union two
daughters were born, Helen and
Thyrza.
In March, 1921, Mr.. Sperry accepted
the position of undersheriff with
Sheriff F.. r. Baney and served in that
capacity upgto the time of his sudden
death following an operation in Spo-
kane.
Mr.. Sperry had served on the Libby
school board number of years and
was a member of that board at the time
of his death. He was also member of
the Masonic lodge of this city He was
known as man of integrity and
faithfulness to duty and had q wide
circle of friends who will join in ex-
tending sympathy to the bereaved
family.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-07-09
Young Forger Given
Year In rtnitcntiary

Louis Chance, who had pleaded
guilty to forgery in police court . week
ago, was sentenced by Judge J. r.
nosi--~~~~I IN DISTRICT court on TUESDAY
to one year in the sIale - .. uauay'
A divorce was granted Grace Bashafli
from Richard B;6ham
A case came into district court as an
aftermath of case in the police magis-
trate's court of Libby George Piggott
had been arrested on a charge of at
tempting to drive car while drunk.
He was fined 500 and was being held
in jail. His attorney, William Herbert,
obtained his release on habeas corpus
proceedings and took the matter into
district court where the case was dis
missed on the grounds that the con-
plant was not sufficient Piggott was
at once re-arrested on the charge OF
driving a car while drunk
No other business aside from probate
matters was transacted.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-07-09
MRS GEORGE WINCHHTEB
TO PRESENT PUBLIC RECITAL

On Friday, July II, Libby will ex-
perience q new and thrilling oppor-
tunity to attend a public vocal recital
to be given by Mrs. George Winchester.
who has been giving vocal instruction
in Libby for the past six summers.
Her annual recitals have been antici-
pated eagerly by those music lovers
who have had the good fortune to hear
them. This year. however, Mrs. Win
chester has graciously arranged to pre-
sent her first public recital in order
that her enthusiastic audience may in
clude greater number of listeners.
Anyone who is interested in the event
IS cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. Winchester resides at Piedmont,
Calf, and is the guest of Mrs. Walter
Neils of this city during the summer
months when she is teaching here. She
is one of the outstanding vocal instruc-
tors of the Pacific Coast and many Of
the noted radio and stage stars of
America are numbered among her
pupils. Libby is indeed fortunate to
be able to profit by the talents and
able direction of such versatile
woman.
The recital. which will be given In
the Junior High auditorium Of the Lib
by school at $50 o'clock will include
selection Of all types OF songs, varying
from operate numbers. old and new to
various humorous ballads. Ten Libby
people will appear in progrom which
promises to be the musical triumph Of
the summer and one Of the most de-
lightful programs that Libby has ever
had. The full program will appear in
next weeks Western News.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-07-09
New Directors Elected
By Commercial Club

At meeting this past week Of the
newly elected directors of the Libby
Commercial Club, Elmer Switzer, ST.
was named president of that worthy
organization. Mr.. Switzer accepted the
position with reluctance but was finally
persuaded to take up the work. II hope
that we can continue the good work
this organization has always done,
said Mr.. Switzer, "and the aim of the
new officers will be to increase the in
terest OF the community in this needed
organization. Such q club has a def
nita work to do in Libby and / arm
anxious to have the whole hearted CO.
operation OF every citizen
'A1hA first project to be undertaken by
the new board will be the staging of
the regular election night dance, on the
night Of July q. The directors have
decided to hold the dance in Kenitz
hall and every effort will be exerted
10 make this real social and financial
success. E. NJ. Boyes and M. D. Row.
land have been named committee to
have charge Of this affair
The newly elected board of directors
Is composed of Mr.. Swit1er, L. S.
WEIGH, A. A. Wood, James Harris, Jr.,
and E. M. Boyes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-07-09
FARM WOMEN'S CLUB
STUDY MENU PLANNING

The Libby Farm Women's Club met
on July at the home of Mrs. Nan c.
Smith with Mrs. Carroll assisting. The
guests found their places at two tables
by flag decorated place cards. A de-
liahtful dinner was served While
still seated at the table, Mrs. Herbst
read an article she had written entitled
What | see from my living
window"
The program for the afternoon was
Menu Planning Mrs. Bergstrom
read papers on I'M portance Of Feeding
Children" and DINNERS for Special
Occasions Mrs. Herbst read most
delightful paper on Needing Of Har-
vest Hands, giving us delightful pic
ture of harvest time of her girlhood
days as well as of the later years or
the ranch here.
Mrs. Martenson sang "Let the Rest Of
the World Go By, and Mrs. Williams
PLAYED several piano selections
| The July Is meeting will be witt
Mrs. Fuller The August 9Th meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. Berg
strom. Subject: Flowers in Bloom II
My Garden This Month" Each mem
Der to bring choice flower or bou-
quet.
Roll CALL My Favorite Tree
JULIA A. BEEBE,
Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-07-09
Vandals Damage Birch
Trees at Falls Campsite

One does not have to search very
far to find many proofs of the old pro-
verb that it takes all kinds Of people
to make a world
That thought was fathered by the
damaging by some unknown culprit of
a thing of beauty at the campsite at
Kootenai Falls.
At that attractive beauty spot, the
forest service and the Libby Lions club,
aided by federal relief money, have
been developing most beautiful
camping site for the travelling pub
lie as we'll as for the enjoyment of
local people. The timber has been
cleared away so as to permit an un-
obstructed view of the beautiful falls.
Tables seats and a stove haue-been
provided. Later a drinking fountain
is to be installed on the trickling stream
Of ice cold, pure water that comes
down from the mountain side above the
site.
The beauty of this lovely spot, sci
in the rugged Kootenai canyon on the
majestic Kootenai river and clothed In
the verdur Of pine tree, cedar and tam
arack, ferns and mountain bush, has
been added to by Nature dropping ir
the midst Of the greenness three or foul
silver-white birch trees. They add tina
touch Of contrast that Nature SO fire.
quently employs to produce her feat
of decoration.
And this is where the "all kinds 0
people" come in. Some unthinking o
don't-care individual has stripped cir
cles Of bark from those lovely bircl
trees and they will probably die.
All Of which has provoked the in
of Bob Byers, who has taken great in
terest in developing the site and VIII
has had charge of the work there.
Evidently some people cannot see 0
appreciate the beauty in nature, or,
seeing it, do not care whether or nc
it is destroyed.