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Evening star., 1937-10-03
Miss Gertrude Padgett
Wed to Mr.. Marvin Cave.

MISS l.. GERTRUDE PADGErT,
daughter of Mrs. Teresa A..
Padgett of Washington, became the
bride of Mr.. Marvin Houston Cave,
son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Cave Of
near Luray, Va, Wednesday evening,
September 22 The Rev. DR.. J. H.
Jeffries off1ciated. The wedding took
place in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
LINN M. Cave, brother and sister-in-
law of the bridegroom, in Baltimore
The bride wore gown OF blue with
navy accessories, and corsage bou-
quet of orchids and lilies Of the valley.
Her only attendant was Mrs. Kath-
leen Francis, who wore a gown of
dubonnet with navy accessories, and
she wore corsage bouquet Of tails
man roses. The brother of the bride,
Mr.. F. Mahlon Padgett, acted as best
man.
After the ceremony the bfide and
bridegroom left on q wedding trip
through New England.
Evening star., 1937-10-03
Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Welch
And Mr.. Lemuel T. Seabright Wed.

IN ATTRACTIvELY arranged we'd
ding took place Saturday after
noon, September IS, at o'clock, in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Odus
Kephart on Observatory place when
their niece, Miss Dorothy Elizabeth
WEIGH became the bride of Mr.. Lemuel
T. Seabright. The windows in the
living room, where the ceremony was
performed by Dr. A. S. Mowbrey. we're
banked with palms, gladioluses and
lilies. The ceremony was preceded by
a program of music played by Mrs.
George Rosenfeld, aunt of the BRIDE
groom. Miss Marjorie Welch, sister
of the bride, and Mrs. Thelma Mills
Rector. solost of the Brookland M.
E. Church, sang.
The bride wore a gown of royal blue
velvet and black accessories and .
corsage Of gardenias and lilies OF the
valley. Mrs. George Max Kelley, sister
of the bridegroom, was the mAtron OF
honor and wore gown of brown vel
vet with brown accessories and a cor
sage Of yellow rosebuds.
Mr.. George Max Reiley was the best
man.
A reception followed the ceremony,
after which the couple left on a we'd
ding trip to Atlantic City, the bride
wearing a gray wool gown with black
accessories.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
Preston w. WEIGH, who gave her in
marriage, and Mrs. WEIGH of Washing
ton and a granddaughter OF MIR. and
Mrs. William G. Dorsey. formerly Of
Virginia. Mr.. Seabright is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Seabright and
grandson OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. D.
Hayes of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seabright are now at
home at 1924 Seventh street northeast
Evening star., 1937-10-03

Washington University She Is 4
member Of Kappa Delta Sorority
The bridegroom Is attending George
Washington University.
Evening star., 1937-10-03
Miss Virginia Franklin
And Mr.. BOgusch Wed.

THE marriage of Miss Virginia
Franklin. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howell Franklin of Madison. Va.
to Mr.. Harry r. Bogusch, formerly
of Coronado, Calf, but now of Wash
1ngton, took place in Winchester
Tuesday. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. George w. Slower
Mr.. and Mrs. Bogusch will preside
In Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
BIuebeard Slayer
Buried His Victim
In Lonely Forest

PARIS, Dec. Ia. CUPO-Eugene
George Weidmann, the "Bluebeard
of Saint Cloud burieu Mrs. Jeanne
Keller, a 30-year-old divorce, IN
lonely Fountainebleau forest, police
learned today.
Weidmann, alleged eXeoutioner
for a kidnap-murder gang, told
police the body was in a sandpit
about five minutes walk into the
forest from the main road. He map
ped the location.
I'VE know the exact spot where
the killer buried his victim in a
sand pit in Fountainebleau forest
near Barbizon and the body will
be dug up as soon as the magis-
trate arrives" the announcement
said
Mrs Keller was Weidmann's
sixth known victim.
Weidmann confessed yesterday
that he killed Mrs. Keller-"the
woman in green pajamas" known
as "Janine"-on October 4 and
buried her body in the forest.
Paris new "Bluebeard' already
has confessed killing six persons,
including Miss Jean DeKoven
Brooklyn. NJ Y, dancer whom he
strangled to death.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
WOMAN, BABY
INJURED IN
CAR WRECK
Unidentified Mans
Death Raises Auto
Toll to Al

Three traffic accidents on
Imperial county highways
Monday night brought death
to an unidentified hitchhik-
er, injured a woman and her
baby, and wrecked. three automo-
biles. The death brought the an
nual traffic total to Al.
A white man hiking along high
way No. SO mile west of Kane
Springs was killed instantly when
struck by truck driven by Lu-
, ciano villapando of Somerton, Ari-
zona. Deputy Coroner Herbert
Hughes said. Villapando was order
ed held in jail pending an in
quest. He was arrested by High
way Patrolman Walter Walsh.
At the inquest villapando was
exonerated of blame. The jury de-
clared the man met death as the
result of an unavoidable accident.
The hitchhiker, witnesses testified.
was walking with his back to ap-
preaching traffic on that side OF
the highway. -
Collide Head-on
Mrs. K, Tsuchiyama, 35. and her
two-year -old baby, Toshiko, were
injured slightly when a car In
which they were riding collided
head-on with another machine, east
of Ell Centre early Monday night.
Highway Patrolman Paul Brown
said. The cars met on top of the
bridge over the Alder canal which
rises six feet above the roadway.
The accident occurred where, Ross
avenue crosses the Alder canal a
mile and a half east of Fourth
street. Jesse D. Phillips. At. III
Centre, and K. Tsuchiyama, 38.
Holtville, were the drivers of the
cars involved.
Frank Spangler 35-year-old Los
Angeles book salesman, is in The
Brawley jail on a charge of drunk
driving after he and his automo-
bile starred in two. or1e-car crashes
or the Brawley -Holtville highway
He escaped 'uninjured after turn
ing his car over three miles east
of Brawley. He overturned when ie
failed to make turn in the high
way. Passing motorists, Walsh said,
helped him right his automobile
drove five miles to obtain gasoline
for him, and then started him on
his way again.
Six miles east of the scene OF
the first crash, he drove ms new
car into Listen rail-
way sign. This collision demolish-
ed the sign and completed the de-
struction of the automobile, Walsh
declared.
Two cents comprised the none
tary contents of the unidentified
traffic victims pockets, Deputy
Coroner Hughes said Tuesday. He
had in addition, a razor, shaving
material, cigarettes, toothbrush
and hamburger.
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14

600 miles of lines which Will carry
current to country homes in the
valley.
The board awarded contracts un-
der specification REA /, on which
bids were opened by the board De-
cember 7th. Orders placed cover
Sections to of the specification,
including poles, cross arms, pole
line hardware, insulatorS, anchors,
main wire and branch line wire.
aggregating $261 ,07805. Two Sec
tions, 1885 transformers and 1900
meters. are not included in Tues
days awards, analysis of offers
for these items not being complet-
ed by district engineers.
I'VE expect, barring unforeseen
delays, to start actual construction
of the rural lines before the end
of next month" President Evan
L .Hewes declared II believe there
is more genuine satisfaction in at
last getting our rural system under
way than in any other phase OF
all our power program.
III human values dlu III lllc
knowledge that people who live
In the country and who have been
deprived of the comforts of elec-
tricity will soon be given all the
convenienceS of the urban resi-
dents, we realize the dreams of a
quarter century. Our people have
been so steadfast, have fought sc
faithfully for their own power, ever
when private interests have triec
in the waiting period to wean then
from their own cause, it is in tht
nature of final reward for pa
tience that at last success is a
hand"
Ben w. Creim. regional engineel
for the western division of REA
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14

which is making the 100000 loan
to build the rural system, consulted
with district engineers in analyzing
bids from 35 firms whick offered
to provide the material and equip
ment required Engineer Creim
endorsed the district engineers
findings.
Awards made Tuesday afternoon
by the board:
Section One-7,OOO western red
cedar poles, butt treated, to Ben
son Lumber company, San Diego,
$79 9,658.14.
Section Two-1O,OOO cross arms,
to Berson Lumber company, San
Diego, S7O24.6o
Section Three-Pole line nard-
ware to Electric Wholesale Mart,
Los Angeles, $32 2,292.97.
Section F'our-30000 insulators,
to Porcelain Products Inc, Park
ersburg, w. Vir. S12,487.
Section Five-2l00 concrete an
ohors, to Mcdowell Concrete Pipe
Works, Brawley, $16o1 AS.
Section Six-A-225, 900 pounds of
main wire. to Aluminium company
of America, Pittsburgh, Pa. s48,-
| 73482
Section Seven-406,00 900 pounds oI
copper and copperweld wire, tt
Maydell e. Harzell, Inc, Los An
geles, $40 9,248.07
All above bids include either
sales or use tax.
Transformers. yet TO be ordered
are expected to cost approximate!
100000 and meters about $4,000
according to M. j. 0owd. distric
chief engineer.
Engineer Creim planned to leav'
Tuesday for Las Vegas New
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14

designs for construction of a $4,000
horsepower hydraulic turbine, a
governor for the unit and a 10000
KVA generator to be installed at
that site.
Bids from IS firms for materials
and supplies to build the districts
rural lines have been opened and
orders will be p-aCeG soon.
To the General Machinery COM
pany of Hamilton, Ohio. has been
awarded a contract to build three
24O0-horsepower diesel engines, gen.
orators and auxiliary equipment,
which with a capacity of 5000 kilo-
watts will treble the output of the
present standby plant operated by
the district at Brawley. First OF
the three engines must be installed
within 210 days from contract
award date and all three units
must be completed and ready tc
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
TWO KNOWN
X | { D IN
RAID ON SHIP
s Americans Hurt
During Japanese
Attack

SHANGHAI, Dec. Ia. (UP)
Efforts to clear up the
fate of Americans and other
foreigners involved in the
JapaneEe airplane attack on
the United States gunboat Panay
and three Standard Oil tankers
proceeded with painful slowness
today.
Compilation of reports available
from all reliable quarters showed
the following situation
Known killed: Charles Lee En-
sminger, storekeeper first class,
gunboat Panay, Ocean Beach; San
dro Sandri, Italian war correspon-
dent, died of wounds.
Known wounded: j. Hall Paxton,
American embassy secretary: Lieut..
Com. James j. Hughes, Washing
ton .. c., commanding officer of
the Panay.
Lieut.. A. F.. Anders, Vallejo, Cal,
executive officer of the Panay, ma
chine gun bullet in neck and bomb
fragments in body
Roy Squires Seattle, former
Washington U. football captain.
E.'P. Cassie, clerk in the Amer
lean embassy. Leg wound.
James Marshall, writer. wound
| In neck
Aboard British gunboat Bee:
John A. Bonkoski, gunner's mate
Conshohocken, Pa; Raymond A
Browning, Elect. mate. l.. A. John A
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
JAPAN OFFERS
PREPARATION IN
SHIP BOMBING
Four Point Letter of
Apology Delivered
To Embassy

TOKYO, Dec. ID. (UP)--
Japan presented a four
point note of apology to the
United States today for the
attack on an American gun
boat and three American merchant
ships.
The note was delivered to the
American embassy jus. as Ambas-
sador Joseph c. Grew received a
note of protest from Washington.
Grew was seeking an appoint
ment with Foreign Minister koki
Hirota, to deliver his note, when
Japan's apology was received, The
Japanese government. In the note:
|. Repeated informal apologies
for the sinking of the gtnbost
Panay and the attack on three
Standard Oil ships.
2. Promised indemnification for
losses.
g. Gave assurance that the Japa-
nese aviators responsible for the
attack would be punished.
q. Promised steps to safeguard
against a recurrence of the attack.
The dispatch with which the
government sent such an all-inclu-
sive note was taken as evidence of
its eagerness for settlement, while
it awaited with apparent extreme
anxiety the delivery of the Ameri-
can protest. On the occasion OF
similar incidents, notably British
protests, there has been long de-
lay pending official Investigations.
The attacks on the American ships
were coincident with attacks on
four British gunboats and two Brit
ish tugs. But it was evident that
though Britain made no effort tc
conceal her. anger. the japanese
were more anxious about the Am
erican incident. ...t
There was no mention of a re-
ported possibility that President
Roosevelt might seek direct apol-
ogy from Emperor Hirohito. Such
an eventuality would be of the
gravest moment here because OF
the emperor's status, not as heao
of government but above the gov
ernment.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14

ana tnab. thS navy WOulu Stdy do
long as is necessary to protect
American life and property.
A japanese navy spokesman had
said previously that the United
States and Britain had been warn
ed it would be advisable to with
draw their ships for safety's sake.
Later, through the Domei news
agency. correspondents were asked
to withdraw the statement and kill
all references. ..s.-.
WASHINGTON, Dec Ia. CUP)-
The United States, awaiting a reply
to President Roosevelt's direct pro-
test to Emperor Hirohito of Japan,
today lodged new formal repre-
sentations with the japanese foreign
office over the destruction of the
U.. S. S. Panay.
Reciting facts surrounding the
bombing of the U. S.. gunboat, the
new protest demanded "a formal
apology, complete and comprehen-
sive .indemnifications." and ade-
quate assurance against similar at
tacks in. the future on American
nationals and their interests in
China by the japanese military.
New Protest
U. S. Ambassador Joseph c. Grew
at Tokyo was instructed to present
the new protest while the state
department awaited receipt OF
Japan's reply to President Roose-
velt's direct representations to En-
peror Hirohito. High administra-
ton officials Indicated that the pres
ident would be satisfied only with
an apology from the emperor per-
sonally for the destruction of the
gunboat by Japanese military air.
planes.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull
announced that he instructed Grew
by cable to present the following
note:
THE government and people oi
the United States have been deeply
shocked by the facts of the bom-
bardment and sinking or burning
Panay and the sinking or burning
of the American steamers Meiping
Meian and Mef5ian by Japanese
aircraft. .--
1.-The essential facts are that thesf
American vessels were In the Yangt.
/ Sc by uncontested and incontestablt
right that they were flying the
American flag; that they were en-.
| gagged in their legitimate and ap.
propriate business; that they wert
at the moment conveying American
official and private personnel ava,
from points where danger had de
veloped: that they had several time
changed their position, moving VI
river, in order to avoid danger. ant
that they were attacked by Japa
nese bombing planes.
With regard to the attack, :
responsible japanese naval officel
Continued on Page 2; Col. a /.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
CONGRESSME EN-
OFFER TO AID
VALLEY STUDY

United States representatives and
senators from several western states
this week had offered to help gain
approval of project to study al
kali and seepage problems in I'M
erial Valley. Scott B. Foulds, spon-
sor of the project. was notified
Tuesday by friends in Washington.
Foulds. secretary of the Imperial
county farm bureau. petitioned last
September for approval of the
project, ointing out that any Solu-
tions of he problems facing Impe-
rial Valley will benefit all other
irrigated areas in the west be-
cause the complexity of drainage
problems here offers almost every
condition found in any irrigated
area
Prepared by the farm bureau,
the petition was endorsed by coun-
ty supervisors and directors of the
Imperial Irrigation District. Chair
man Evan T. Hewes of the dis
trict board has been an active pro-
ponent of the project. correspond
ing In It's behalf with Congressman
Ed v. Izac and DIR. Fl. Il. Corey,
senior hydraulic engineer of the
soil conservation service
Among other reasons making the
project necessary. Foilds pointed
out, is the fact that Imperial VAL
ley's water table has risen 18
inches In the last two years, and
the additional fact that salt con-
tent of Colorado river water has
not decreased as was expected at
ter completion OF Boulder Dam.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
100000 US. CHECK RECEIVED
TO CONSTRUCT POWER LINES

work within 270 days. These en-
gines will provide current for the
districts 900 miles of lines In the
rural identification project, to car
ry power to country homes In the
valley.
After the canal plant begins to
operate it will take over the rural
line load
President Evan ~ Hewes an
nounced to the district board in
its regular Tuesday session receipt
of the $307,000 check.
Under the agreement with the
Public Works Administration. rati-
fled by a 8 to majority of the
voters of the irrigation district
on June 10Th, the valleys power
project receives a direct gift oi
81 ,242 900 and loan of $1,5l8,00(
at four per cent to construct the
system.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14

A check for s3o7Ooo from the
Treasurer of the United States, sec
ond payment on a 81 1,242, 900 grant
for the All American canal power
system, was received Tuesday by
Anna T. McManus, treasurer of the
Imperial Irrigation District.
First installment of the grant
from the Public Works Administra-
ton was paid to Miss McManus
Sept. 25, when she received a trea-
sury check for 1888 600, making the
total $690,000 advanced to date for
the district-owned power project,
now rapidly developing with awards
of contracts for plant equipment
and distribution lines.
District directors have ordered
giant machinery for the hydro
electric plant Drop -Four on the
canal, where contractors are rush.
ing work on power-house fourfda-
tions, Manufacturers are busy with
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
CLUB WOMAN
COMMENTS ON
FAIRGROUNDS

Does Ell Centre need q system
of supervised Fairgrounds for its
children?
One prominent Ell Centre club
woman believes IL does. and tells
why in a letter to the editor.
printed on the editorial page
today.
What do you think?
The Post-Press will be glad
TO publish y1ur letter on this or
any other subject dealing with
municipal, public or civic af-
fairs. Your name must be sign
ed. but it need not be published.
Our columns are open TO our
readers.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
u. S. Navy Refuses
ToLeaveWarz Z one
Japanese Suggestion to Order Ships Out
OF Danger Area Spurned; Tokyo
Sends Apology to America
BY UNITED PRESS

suggestions that u s. and Britain move
safe rejected and suggestion
point note to u S- apolosizns
promising and prevent
incidents as bombing.
PEIPNGJapancse proclaim government in North emma
Roosevelt insists direct apology
from Japanese officials
LONDON-Cabnct in meeting; Britain
draft strong protest note
representations to Japan bomb
headquarters at
Marking
ROME-Isy of q. S. action before deciding
death of Italian correspondent
Fanay
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
N EW ASSAULTS
DIRECTED UPON
FRS PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA. up
New assaults were launched in the
house and senate today against two
of the administrations special ses-
sion program measures.
Chairman Sam McReynolds. D.,
Tenn, of the house foreign affairs
committee suggested in floor de-
bate that President Roosevelt has
not read the house version of the
Wage-hour bill and may not favor
it. A new attack on the constitu-
tionality of the senate farm bill
impeded efforts of administration
leaders to drive the measure to an
early vote.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
FRIENDS CLAIM
EVIDENCE THAT
AMELIA IS ALIVE

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. IA tUp)
Claiming to have new evidence
purporting TO show that Amelia
Earhart, famous flier. and her navi-
gator, Fred Noonan, are alive.
group of prominent persons today
announced the formation OF foun-
dation TO sponsor an exhaustive
search. Miss Earhart and Noonan
vanished In the South Seas last
July while on a world girdling
flight.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
Stores to Remain
Open After Dec. 20

The majority of Ell Centro's re-
tail establishments will keep their
stores open until nine o'clock each
evening beginning Monday, Dec.
20, according to survey made
by the Ell Centro Chamber of
Commerce
Ell Centre retail business is re-
ported good. The pre-Christmas
rush in valley towns is attributed
to the valley agricultural success.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
LIGHT VOTE
ON CEMETERY

Balloting was light at the IL
consolidate precinc's in the
special cemetery district election
held today in Ell Centre, Holt
Vile. Imperial. and Seeley dis
trictS.
At 2 O'Clock Tuesday less than
200 persons had voted, cursOry
check revealed. A total Of 100
persons are qualified to decide
whether a special cemetery dis
trict shall be formed in the area
running east and west through
the center of the county.
Polls will be open until o.
clock tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
Council Will Meet
At Wilson School

Members of the Coordinating
council will meet at 7:30 pm. Tues
day at Wilson school, Distribution
of Christmas baskets will be dis
cussed and arrangements made to
centralize the distribution to pre-
vent duplication.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14
Copyright, 1887, by United Press

SHANGHAI, Dec. IA. (UP)--Admiral Harry E. Var
NELL commanding the United States fleet in China, de
clared emphacally today that the United States would
ignore any suggestion that it it's ships for safety
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-14

Sorry, Old Chap
Al Olson is more than little dis
appointed in the veracity of his
newspaper, as he has every right to
be. So Is the editor, RR under
stands. In the Christmas lighting
story t'othcr day. the reporter said
Al had a lighted Christmas tree in
Hhis front yard. Now, when anyone
soes to all the trouble of setting
a snow man-he really isn't, but
he looks like it--and lighting the
figure, it is bound to be a bit dis
appointing to have it called Christ
mas tree. We're sorry, Al-and it
really is darned good snow man,
too.
Behind The News
While we're talking of these out
door lighting stunts, here's a bit
of gossip from behind the scenes
among the lighting enthusiasts.
w. J. Thornberg made those two
huge, beautiful candles on either
side of his front walk at 49l Len
Rey avenue out of cardboard cores
from linoleum rolls. And Mrs. Bob
Mcnamara drew her big Santa
Claus figure by cutting out tiny
picture and tracing around it. get
ting the outside line little bigger
each time until she had it the size
she wanted Nor can we forget that
every time you pass Charlie Brat
tons house, he has added some new
touch to his lighting scheme.
A Mere Bagatelle-
Did you know that there was
$307 900 wandering innocently
around the streets of Ell Centre
Tuesday? 1t. check for that
amount, was in the pocket of a
newspaper reporter who was sup
posed to have picture taken OF
the check, and got SO busy before
he got back to the Post-PreSs Of
flee that he was all over town be-
fore he could get the valuable little
piece of paper out of his pocket.
And it was relief to get rid OF
it, too.
Wrong Stati0n!-
Rosalie Labrucherie came home
from school at Los Angeles with
Betty Benton and Irving Maymir
and enough luggage to get every
body all mixed up about its owner
ship. That is just what happened
They were supposed to leave grip
at Palm Springs for another boy
who was returning to his home
there by other routes When Rosalie
got home. she discovered that one
of the grips she had wasn't hers.
RR would have given dime to
see the face of the lad in Palm
Springs when he opened up Ros-
allies grip, which she left there
by mistake.
Hints to mixers
An Ell Centro golfer was con-
siderably startled the other night
when, returning home from the
Barbara Worth course after dark
the head lamps of his car picked
out a lonely figure standing in the
center of the highway, a golf bag
over one shoulder, industriously
thumbing a ride. Needless to say
the motorist stopped, picked up the
hitch -hiker, and discovered it was
C w. Jones. who had accepted a
ride into town" from the goll
course, only to find that the driver
turned off about halfway between
the two points.