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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Match Point Club
In Weekly Game

Match Point Duplicate club
members met Tuesday with Mrs.
B. f. Lemons, 1135 South Sixth
for their weekly game of contract.
In spite Of illnesses the club has
managed to keep its sessions go
ing, showing the enthusiasm mem
bers have for their game.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
U.C.L.A. Students
Vote on R.O.T.C.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10. U.P)-A
student plebiscite at University of
California at Los Angeles on military
training will be held today, DR..
Ernest Carroll Moore: provost of
the university, disclosed today.
The students will be asked to
state whether they favor the present
system of compulsory military train
ing, optional r. o. T. c. drill or
adjustment of all military training.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Shower Saturday

Alamo-Verde - Mrs. Lee Walls,
Mrs. Rex Ogier, Mrs. Ira Preece
were hostesses on Saturday eve
ming at the home of Mrs. Ira
Preece, giving a shower in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar BashaW'
who were recently married. The
couple received many beautiful
Gifts
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Detective Goes to
Yuma on Long Quest

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10. WP)-
Walter Monaghan, Pittsburgh de-
tective, today continued his search
for new information in the death of
Clara Westwood, Ia, in Pennsylvania
four years ago, journeying to Ari-
IONA.
The officer left last night for
Yuma where he hoped to find Ralph
Golling, war veteran who donated
blood to the girl as she lay dying
from gunshot wounds.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Robes Kidnap Case
Trial Again Delayed

TUCSON, Feb. 10. UR) - Trial
of Oscar Robson for his alleged
part in the June Robes kidnapping
case still is slated for the indefin-
tie future, it was disclosed Tuesday
when the federal court criminal
trial calendar was arranged.
Federal Judge Albert M Sames
set 20 other criminal actions for
trials, but at the request of the
U. S. district attorneys office,
passed RobSon'S case.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Alaskan Consul of
Gold Rush Killed

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10. U,p)-In-
juries received when struck by hit
and-run driver were responsible
Tuesday for the death Of Helm Ter
oller, U. S. consul at Dawson, Yu-
kon Territory, during the Alaska
gold rush days.
A visitor here from Seattle, Te-
roller had stopped his car to help
another motorist who had driven
over an embankment when the hit
and-run driver struck him as he
was crossing a highway near here.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Stun Feed viii
Precede Game

The Junior College ANS. is plan
ming a slum feed for night of Feb
25 when fathers and sons will meet in
the coaches officials basketball game
Included in the price of admission
to the feed is admission to the bas-
ketball game.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
St. Mary's Annual Carnival and
Bazaar Meets evtth Success

ct. Mary's church was the scene
of a carnival bazaar and dinner
Tuesday night which far exceeded
the expectations Of its sponsors,
the women of the Altar society,
since so many attended despite
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Literature To Be Discussed for
Ten Thousand Club Thursday

Literature, an all-embraclng sub
ject, which offers interesting posi-
bilitieS in the choice of topic,
will be discussed Thursday for the
Ten Thousand club by Mrs. E. E..
Smith, state chairman of literature.
Mrs. Smith is considered one Ct
the most fascinating of speakers by
the local club women who have
heard her at various conventions
and for this reason the Ten ThouS-
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Society Postpones
Meeting Tuesday

Due to the fact that many men,
bers, including those scheduled to
give part of the program, were i'll
from the flu, the meeting of the
Presbyterian Missionary society
scheduled for Tuesday, was post
poned.
The date for the meeting will be
announced later.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
County Y.W.C.A.
Board Meeting

Plans for the annual YW.C.A
meeting to be held the evening Of
Feb. %, and for the Girl Reserves
annual conference the following
day, were discussed at Mondays
meeting of the county YW.C.A.
board held at the home of Mrs. P. E.
Palmer, Brawley.
Mrs. H. G.. Jones was the only Ell
Centran in attendance.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Exhibits Paintings

Bonnie WEIGH, valley artist and
member of the Ell Centre branch,
National League of American Pen
Women, has a display of her paint
ingS on exhibition this week at the
Desert Inn art gallery, Palm
Springs.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Section Arrarges
Club Program

Program for the Junior Ten
Thousand clubs meeting Thursday
night was outlined at the meeting
of the clubs Arts and Crafts sec
ton held Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. r. 3. Dau9hefVy' lzoo
Brighton avenue. .
The section has planned an in
teresting program to be given
Thursday, following the business
meeting at 7:30 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Camp Fire GrOup

BraWley is organizing the first
Camp Fire group in that city, one
which will be sponsored by the
Christian church, according to an
nouncement made by the Rev.
Wilbur Hensley, pastor.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Social Briefs
OF Interest
Ill With Flu
Society
Clubs

Miss Mary Katherine Horton,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Horton, is i'll with flu.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-02-19
Club Speaker

Walter Mcdonald OF this city is
to be one of the speakers for the
BraWley Woman's Community club
Wednesday.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
Inlnlunity.

The recall of the Iranian Minister to
the United States by his sovereign as
sign of diSpleasure for the manner In
which the recent incident Of his arrest
in Maryland has been handled by the
American Government is a somewhat
novel incident in diplomatic relations.
The arrest of the Minister at Elkton was
in itself improper in that representative
of foreign government is immune to
Official detention. Both the State De-
partment and the State of Maryland
expressed regrets for that breach Of
international courtesy. No formal apol-
ogy, however, was rendered and the
absence of such an acknowledgment Of
error appears to have caused irritation
in Iran.
It is always to be borne in mind in
such cases, however, that the represent
atives of foreign governments in this or
in any other Capital are under particular
obligation to comport themselves In strict
accord with the laws and the customs
of the countries to which they are
accredited, and in the United States with
certain specific regulations adopted by
the Government. If they offend they
may not be punished as are the citizens
Of those countries, but such offenseS
initiate against their usefulness to their
own governments and eventually cause
their withdrawal. They represent the
persons of their sovereigns or other
rulers and have the same prerogative
of immunity, the very enjoyment OF
which is a reason for scrupulous care
to avoid any possible cause for complaint.
In the past troubles on this score of
indifference to and disregard Of rules Of
conduct in this country on the part OF
representatives of foreign governments
have arisen through infractions Of the
law by subordinates, who participate in
the privilege of immunity. There have
been numerous instances of this char
acter and in practically all cases the
accrediting governments have themselves
acted, usually with the removal OF the
offenders.
There is no written law on the subject
of immunity. 1t is based upon interna-
tional courtesy, and the obligation to con-
form to the restrictions that are imposed
upon the citizenship rest as definitely
upon official guests as upon the nationals
themselves.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

As we enter upon the New Year and
attempt to evaluate the incidents and
happenings that have marked the year
that is past we are bound to reckon with
both our fortunes and our misfortunes,
our successes and our failures and when
the balance Is struck there is conclusive
evidence that we have more to be thank
full for than we anticipated when the
year began. We should be in sorry
state were we to think only in terms
Of our liabilities, our misfortunes and
our disappointments. While our balances
may not be as large as we hoped for and
our assets less than we desire neverthe-
less, there are conditions and circum-'
stances that must call forth not only our
sense of gratitude. but give us warrant
to believe that there are better days
ahead. When we reckon life only in
terms of our own personal benefits and
satiSfactions without due regard for the
larger concerns of our corporate we'll
being, we are inclined to grow pessi-
mistic and narrow in our views and
outlooks In the main, our appraisal
of life is largely governed by our personal
experiences within the little patch of
ground with which we have grown IA
miliar. This insular habit Of looking at
life and of appraising its benefits or its
misfortunes is not conducive to highly
generous and consistent view OF its ad-
vantages and opportunities.
One OF the most striking examples
Of the fellowship of the worlds peoples
and of the growing spirit Of fraternity
was made evident to us in the recent
holiday season through the medium Of
the radio. Continents and seas no longer
constitute barriers to the intercom-
munication of men and peoples Of all
types and kinds in all parts of the world.
To every home there came messages ex-
pressive of the kindly spirit of men every
where Never before in the history OF the
world was there such universally OF
kindly and fraternal feeling. The king
of a great empire, speaking for himself
Evening star., 1936-01-05
THE GROWING FELLOWSHIP
Y THE RIGHT REV JAMES E. FREEMAN D. D, ILL., D. D. C. L.
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

and his people, solemnly avowed his de-
termination TO foster and promote the
large concerns of world peace The
President of the United States in his
greeting to the American people found
in the first Christmas story of the Holy
Family the ideals for which all men
should strive. A localized war and the
disquietade which it produces in the
capitals Of Europe could not stay the
worldwide longing for finer expression
of brotherhood and truer exemplifica-
ton of those principles that were ushered
in with the birth of the Child of Beth
lehem.
In the face Of all the confusions and
distractions Of life, in the face of wars
and rumors of war. despite greed and
selhshness and the inequities of life, the
spirit of peace and goodwill persists. 1t
is reasonable to affirm that, at no time
within the span of the Christian era, have
the peoples of the world been so COM
mitted to the closer knitting of the ties
of friendship than in these more recent
months. Differences Of. race and creed
and color do not affect the yearnings
Of men everywhere for the peaceful set
tlement Of disputes and differences. True
we have not attained to the ideals OF
life and conduct that came to the world
with the advent Of the Saviour of man.
kind. The problems that grow out of
selfishness and greed, irequity and
iniquity are still with us, and we shall
have to resist and combat them but let
us hope that we shall grow stronger in
doing so.
One thing is certain, namely. that we
shall hardly make progress in our indi-
vidual and corporate lives in the year
that lies ahead unless we approach it
with finer spirit of generosity, a more
hopeful attitude toward men and things,
and the determination to do our full
part in fastening that day when the
spirit of Christian brotherhood and
Christian charity shall cover the earth,
even as the waters cover the sea.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

even so, that didn't prevent him from
making a remark to newspaper men
about oil that led to repercussions as
far away as Geneva and Rome, with
Rome mentioning war.
Not all New Dealers have hat trouble
as a result of their public expressions.
Henry Wallace, Secretary of Agricul-
ture, talks more than any of them, even
including the President, yet he has man
aged to avoid disastrous incidents. The
reason may be that Mr.. Wallace has had
long experience in the business of dish
ing information up to the public. Also,
he has high grade of public relations
advice.
Henry Morgenthau, jr., Secretary of
the Treasury. started of badly in his
public comments, but, under the care
full tutelage of Herbert CASTOR, his
assistant he now is among the most
successful in dealing with the press and
the public.
Even the Supreme Court now feels
that the increased interest in its affairs
neceSsitates the appointment OF a press
officer who can accommodate newspaper
men seeking to obtain rulings and opln-
ions handed down by the judges.
Thus, in the topsy-turvy of today's
Washington, the staid Supreme Court
Is going in for public relations, while
the once publicity seeking New Dealers
are trying to pipe down.
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Evening star., 1936-01-05
A Nearby Flood Problem.

The flood at Bladensburg resulting
from the rain and snow and subsequent
thaw, which caused a blockade of traffic
for several hours yesterday, is a renewal
of warning that has been repeatedly
given of the danger of trusting to nature
to prevent disaster. For many years the
Northeastern Branch of the Anacostia
River has been overfiowing its banks
and in the course of time heavy damage
has been done. Now that important
highways, links in the Capitals COM
munications with the area north and
east of the District, traverse this section
it is highly important, virtually impera-
tive, that measure of relief be adopted
and executed. An elaborate survey has
been made to devise plan to effect the
confinement and orderly discharge Of
flood waters, but no steps have been
taken toward accomplishment. This Is
directly o State problem, not local. and
Evening star., 1936-01-05

Disregard sum mentioned in letter.
Rather have fifty thousand"
Also the ordeal of a certain Govern
ment official may be remembered. He
was requested to carry a check for a
million to a branch Office in the city.
Proceeding thither by taxi, he found
himself destitute Of change to pay his
fare. The hacker listened to his apology.
then observed: 90. K, I'll call police
man. You may have all the money in
the world in your pocket, but If you
don't come across with twenty cents I'll
have you pinched" The victim had to
ride around for dollars worth looking
for friend to touch" before he could
escape from his danger.
The very biggest whoppers, however,
never are told. Rather they are sup
pressed because of their sheer ridicu-
lousness-the very quality which would
win them universal recognition.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
The Day of Rest.

To some, doubtless, the weekly day of
rest and relaxation specified by Divine
precept has come to be sardonic jest.
There are such lot of things to do
and. strangely, the most attractive OF
them have a tendency to concentrate
in the twenty -four hour period that
briefly intervenes between successive six
day stretches of business. Also, it hap
pens that individuals frequently are "too
tired" to use Sunday for any purpose
save that of sleep-for them it is merely
series of maps.
But neither hectic pursuit of pleasure
nor groggy indulgence in somnolent COL
lapse appears to have been intended in
the scriptural injunction against labor
on the Lords day. Rather, the specifl-
cation about keeping it holy signifies
higher purpose. Perhaps attendance at
sacred service is not definitely required.
But there can be no debate about the
meaning Of the occasion so far as it
relates to freedom from commonplace
and customary routines of occupation.
The day is set apart from other days
for spiritual recreation.
1t follows, then, that it best is spent
in quiet activities which bring peace to
the soul. For many, if not for all aver
age men and women, release of that kind
is necessary. The burden which people
perforce are carrying just now is heavy.
1t would crush the bearers were it not
for the relief which they are granted
by the Sunday exemption from toll and
worry.
But conscious appreciation Of the
opportunity is wanted. Without urging
strict sapbatarianism, it may be argued
that the chance to rest the weary spirit
is a sacred privilege holiday" in the
original purport Of the word-which
merits and should receive protection.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
Whoppers.

The annual contest of the Liars Club
Of Burlington, Wis. has become an insti-
tuition of American life. Thousands
watch for the news Of its tallest tale, its
biggest whopper. Fibber MCGEE Of Chi
cago carried of the honors for 1885 with
a yarn about a rat that was pinned to
the floor by falling mercury.
But there were other entries almost
as good. For example, sober account
Of lady Izaak Walton who, failing to
catch fish with hook or net, cast snuff
on the water and let the poor things
sneeze themselves to death. A second
"runner-up" was a narrative about a
man who was freezing to death and
saved himself from that awful fate by
thinking about his mother-in-law-a
mental exercise which made him so hot
and feverish as to thaw him out COM
pletely.
Yet it may be wondered If the Liars
Club ought not to specify true stories
for its award. Actual happenings often
are funnier than fiction. Every news
paper man, every statesman could pro-
duce at least one utterly outlandish ex-
perience to prove the point. Not long
ago, for instance, there was current a
report about a Washington man who
won q considerable sum of money in the
Irish Sweepstakes. The moment his luck
was known he began to receive appeals
for financial help. People who were
absolute strangers wrote to him for
assistance. The limit was reached
when an Arkansas farmer petitioned for
i've thousand dollars and then wired:
Evening star., 1936-01-05
A Roval Peacemaker.

Belgium has no direct stake in the
italo-Ethiopian war, though the king
dom. through possession of the Belgian
Kongo, is an African colonial power OF
the first magnitude. Reported peace
activities of young Leopold III, King
of the Belgians, have an entirely different
motive from that which inspired the
Anelo-French scheme to stop Mussolinis
war by bribing him with gift OF two
thirds of Ethiopia King Leopold IS
brother-in-law of the Italian Crown
Prince. his sister, Marie-Jose, having
married Victor Emmanuel's heir. This
family relationship might explain the
Beleian monarch's zeal to bring East
African hostilities to halt before they
lead to disaster for Italy as conse-
ouence of League pressure.
But there is more logical and obvious
reason for the intervention OF the
youthful King, now in England re-
putedly on such mission. Leopoio 5
zeal springs from his memory OF what
war meant to his martyred country
twenty two years ago. He was but Lao
in his early teens then, but there must
linger vividly in his recollection pic
ture of the invading German hosts, as
they hacked their way through Belgium
because necessity knows no law ana
because in Hohenzollern eyes, the treaty
guaranteeing her neutrality was only "a
scrap of paper" The roar OF German
siege guns at Liege and Namur must
ever and anon ring in the Kings ears
in reverie, as he proudly recalls the
heroic defense offered against over
vhelming odds by patriot army gal
lantly led by his own father.
Leopold's concern for preservation OF
peace in Europe springs from the realiza-
ton that another general war is no more
likely to spare Belgium than the hoio-
caust of 19l4-1el8 did. He has especially
In mind the probability that sooner or
later Germany would be involved in any
conflict provoked by an Italy goadeo
into desperation by oil sanctions. The
King knows of Nazi lust to recover the
former German provinces Of Eupen ana
Malmedy, obtained by the Brussels gov
ernment after the World War. He does
not contemplate without anxiety the
snecter of Hitlers legions overrunning
the Belgian people as German Army
did once before.
Contentious are heard that in such
democratic nations as are left IN Europe
Belgium and Great Britain among
them-"cabinet responsibility" alone
should prevail that dynasties should
keep hands off affairs of state. Sound as
this theory may be in principle, King
1eopolds alleged activities for peace, in
order that his soil and countrymen may
escape the ravages of another European
war. in which they could again only be
cast for the roles of victims, are both
comprehensive and commendable. Pro-
yided there turks behind them no new
plot to reward the Italian aggressor, the
ruler of the Belgians deserves well at
the hands of all Europe and success
for his endeavors He may be ordained
to achieve what neither Fascist arms nor
buneling diplomacy have SO far been able
to accomplish-a worthy peace.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

as the stream that makes the trouble is
not navigable it is scarcely within the
Federal jurisdiction. But however it
may be classified in this respect, the
condition constitutes a dangerous public
menace. The engineering problem in the
case of the Northeast Branch is not be-
yond solution within cost that would
be a sound investment in public security.
Now that highway trafic has increased
to the present heavy volume the posi-
bility Of inundation making travel i'm
possible becomes a matter of serious
concetn. The blockading Of any one Of
the main travelled roads is no less a
calamity because Of the usually quick
subsistence of the waters.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
Shooting Stars.
by pHrIANDER JOHNSON.
Radioracular.

Radioracular.
My radio! My radio!
Had you existed long ago.
When men in mystery found delight,
Your voice from somewhere out OF sight
Would have seemed something all divine
Where sapient spirits would entwine
Into the rhythm of the dance
Words of an oracle by chance.
MY radio My radio!
With distant murmurs sounding slow
And now and then vivid flash
Amid some sudden thunder crash.
MY consciousness you strangely move
To prophesy or to reprove,
And yet sometimes do not know
Just what you mean, my radio.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

Ethiopians accused Of cutting of
Roman heads are presumably less in
terested in such warfare than in cutting
off supplies that might have made them
of service at meal times. Simple savages
may wonder why in attaining homicidal
purpose it is more atrocious to cut
mans head of than 1t is to gas him.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

The mixed metaphor got into action
early when the radio introduction OF
President Roosevelt's speech In the Capt.
tol referred to the glittering white dome
that has become a trade mark through
out the world. There may have been a
little trading in Congress, but 1t has sell
dom been definitely linked up with the
Patent once records.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

Agitation concerning freedom OF the
seas may, after all, be trifie premature
in view Of the fact that many able states
men continue to operate on the theory
that there is not going to be any war.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

The challenge by President Roosevelt
to substitute action for criticism was
scholarly in phrase, but quite as en-
phatic as Woodrow wilson's famous de-
mand, Put up or shut up"
Evening star., 1936-01-05

Kindly remembrance of college pro-
fessor by the President may hint at
suspicion that college professors averaged
higher in regard in horse and buggy"
days.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

As a matter of prestige at home, the
Persian Minister may point with pride
to his manifest influence IN connection
with shake-up in the Elkton, Md, police
force.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

Budget balancing is under careful con-
sideration. but there is nothing in the
program to encourage a thought that
Uncle Sam will ever again feel rich
enough to finance another European war.
Evening star., 1936-01-05

The old clock has figured in discussions
of daylight saving, but never before in
timing a political discourse to an hour
when the spotlight would be most
effective.