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Evening star., 1937-02-12

3463 l4th ST NW-Large, comfortably
furnished room, semi-private bath; gen.
Evening star., 1937-02-12

FULLER d d'ALBERT. no,
el6 10th st NV Phone National a.
Evening star., 1937-02-12
RABBI METZ TO SPEAK
''Eternal Road" Is Topic at Adas

Israel Synagogue.
Rabbi Solomon Metz will speak on
sThe Eternal Road" at the Adas
Israel Synagogue. Sixth and ! streets,
tonight at o'clock.
Following the services Miss Goldie
Bachman will talk on "The Status OF
the Woman in Jewry." Miss Belle
Schwartz will preside,
At the junior services tomorrow
at II am. Rabbi Metz will speak on
"Abraham Lincoln, the Soul OF
America"
Evening star., 1937-02-12

250s CLIFFBOURNE PL 1sth and Col.
rdl-Clean, nicely furnished room. near
bath cont hot water Adults
The Washington times., 1937-07-30

Latest developments:
/. New artillery duel between
Chinese apd Japanese batteries
rocks Peiping, after which Chi
nese resistance crumbles.
2. Peiping quiet as peace COM
MISSION holds first meeting. For
eigners return to their homes.
3. Japanese estimate unoffi-
cially 300 Japanese and 1900
Chinese killed in yesterdays
battle in Tientsin.
4. Nankng fears more serious
situation may develop with re-
ports Chinese government troops
are headed north to battle Japa-
nese.
S. Generalissirno Chang Kai.
Shek rejects local" settlement
of north China dispute.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30

Whatever the cause of the
blaze, the fire is still burning
in the fore part of the ship,
where witnesses said it
started, and firemen believe
that it will continue to
shoulder for several days.
A Baltimore fireboat is dashed
alongside and continues to
pour water into the charred
hull of the vessel.
Tide Moves Hulk
Ironically enough the tide
swung the vessel around, and
now the bow points toward
Baltimore, where just an hour
The Washington times., 1937-07-30

of the measure there is attached
the Tydings fair-trade practices
rider. .~
The report of the conferees will
be made first in the House and
then in the Senate.
The bill in most respects follows
the language agreed to by the
House, and no difficulty is ex-
pected in its passage.
Senate Proposals Dropped
The income tax provision and
the per cent land tax sponsored
by the Senate were discarded as a
matter of political expediency in
order to get the bill through at
this session.
District Commissioners are
given an additional so days in
which to revise the real estate tax
upward. Heretofore 1t has been
collectible September /.
The gross receipts tax provi-
sion is limited to one year. Dur
ing this time it is expected that
the survey provided will disclose
a new form of taxation if the gross
receipts tax is found to be unde.
sirable.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
CAMP SPRINGS
SITE DOOMED

The death warrant for the pro,
posed airport at Camp Springs,
Md, was written today by Repre-
sentative Andrew ]. May CD, Of
Kentucky, acting chairman of the
House Military Affairs Committee.
At the same time, the commit
tee chairman promised immediate
action on his bill for the extern
sion and development of the Wash
ington Airport. ...
Representative May killed the
Camp Springs proposal, for this
session of Congress at least, with
the announcement that because
of the lack Of time this session,
his committee will skip over the
Norton bill for construction of a
Federal airport on the Maryland
site.
Consideration Out
The bill, introduced by Repre-
sentative Mary T. Norton CD, of
New Jersey, a member Of the
Washington Airport Commission,
was referred to Mr.. Mays COM
mittee because Of the fact that
the War Department is authorized,
under terms Of the measure, to
construct the airport. Mr.. May
said:
81 don't see how it will be
possible to take up the airport
bill at this session. Therefore,
my committee will not take 1t
up at its next meeting on Tues
day."
The Washington times., 1937-07-30

The million and half to be
raised by the auto-weight tax
will 90 into the highway fund
while 100000 expected returns on
the inheritance and estate taxes
will not come in until 1889.
Other Taxes Approved
The other methods of raising
the revenue and the estimated re-
turn included in the bill are:
/. Insurance premium tax,
100000.
2. Increase in real estate
levy from $1.5O to $1.75 a hun
dred, $S,125,OOO.
8. Tightening of the intangi-
bIe.tax return, $25O,OOO.
4. TwO-fifths-Of- one per- cent
gross receipts tax, $S,OOO.OOO.
In connection with the gross re-
cepts tax the $4,000 exemption is
carried along with the credit for
the tangible property tax.
lid City May Borrow
The bill also includes a pro-
vision allowing the city to borrow
from the Federal Government to
meet current expenses.
Another section sets aside $4,000
for a tax survey, while on the end
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
COPELAND Sees LaU Need

Senator Royal Copeland D of New York. chairman Of
the safety subcommittee of the Senate and author Of ega
ton pending said he had been informed by the Coast Guard
of the the alcohol and sugar the vessel open
deck stressed the need Of legislation that will forbid such
hazards.
of automobiles slowed away the main deck Of the
steamer which had been driven board short time be-
fore by their
Under existing regulations is not necessary drain the
gasoline tanks of the and this that hundreds of gall
Ions gasoline the tanks These later exploded
ing blasts that showered flaming wreckage down those
struggling in the water and nctng painful burns of
the survivors.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30

before the disaster struck, the
vessel left, crowded with va
cationists.
The boat rests on a sand
bar, about two miles off shore,
Is miles from Baltimore, and
rocks gently in the waves that
are stirred by a fresh wind off
the bay.
On the shore are hundreds
of persons, gazing at the
wreckage of the steamer.
The water is dotted with
small craft, some of them
CONTINUED ON Page z, Col. u
The Washington times., 1937-07-30

shortly after dawn, when the
firing ceased, with the Japanese
apparently in full control.
A few hours later Chinese
militiamen began returning their
arms to the armories-an act
taken as a sign that they have
given up the fight against the
Japanese as lost.
Everywhere there were signs
that Chinese resistance has been
virtually abandoned. A strong
Continued on Page 6, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
B. B. CLUB SAFE
IS ROBBED =

Approximately $3.50 in silver was
stolen from the vault in the office
of the washington Baseball Club
last night, it was reported today
by John F. Morrissey, manager OF
the ticket sales division, who dis
covered the robbery when he went
to the office this morning. The
hinges on the door of the vault
had been removed.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
Artillery Duel
Rakes Tientsin

TTENTSIN, July 80 d.N.S).
A new artillery duel between Chi.
nese and Japanese batteries
threw the Chinese quarter Of
Tientsin into another frenzy Of
fear today after large sections Of
the city had been laid waste by
japanese bombs and shells.
Guns within the Japanese con-
cession and at Chinese stronr.
holds roared and Numbered until
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
! DEAD, 7 MISSING,
SCORE INJURED;
CREW PRAISED
List of SURVIVORS Page 3

BALTIMORE, July 3O.-Possibili-
ty that the fire on the steamer City Of
Baltimore was caused by sabotage will
be probed when the steamboat inspec-
tion service investigation of the
tragedy opens here tomorrow. It was
rumored that an incendiary fire might
have been started in the cargo of gaso-
line and sugar as an aftermath Of the
recent steamship strike.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
By CARROLL PEEKE

BAY SIDE, Md, July 3O-With smoke still
pouring from the hulk of the steamer City Of
Baltimore, swept by fire last night, efforts
were being made today to determine the cause
of the tragedy that cost the lives of at least two
men.
One theory advanced was the fire started in cargo
Of alcohol and sugar carried the vessel It claimed
fumes from the barrels of alcohol might have been gnited
by carelessy tossed cigarette from an upper deck.
This would account for the rapdity with which the
blaze spread for within three minutes from the time the
fire alarm sounded the entire ship ablaze with
Of passengers and jumping overheard,
not even having time to put on life belts.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
WASHINGTON FORECAST

Generally fair tonight and tomorrow; little
change in temperature; light variable winds,
CWeather Details on Page 49,
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
Groom Jailed; Bride Waits

NEWARK, N. j.. July 80 GIN.
SO.-Mrs. Charlotte Starner, 43,
of New York, learned today why
Charles Meyers, SO, failed to- show
up to marry her last Saturday.
Meyers was found in jail here
charged with burglary.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
COnferees in Accord
On District Tax Bill

An $s75o00 omnibus tax bill agreed to by House and
Senate conferees shortly before today The bill is de-
signed to raise additional taxes to meet deficit for the
present fiscal year estimated $7ooOO0o All of the
taxes will not be directed toward the general fund.- however,
where the deficit was expected.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
Chiang's Best Troops
Move to Engage Japs
International News Service

Japanese troops after blasting Tentsn and forcing Popping
into virtual submission apparently held the upper hand in north
China today.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
Watch The Times
Monday

Get set for rare treat when you receive
your copy of The Washington Times next
Monday. You'll find it 100 per cent more
attractive newspaper.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30

COME HOME ALL IS FORGIVEN.
Pick up bag of Gobbles-delicious cheese.
coated popeorn-on way. Al food stores
Advt.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Juniors Hosts to Seniors at
Annual Banquet at Hotel

Central Juniors entertained the
graduating class at the annual Ju-
nior-Senior banquet Friday night
in the Barbara Worth, banquet
which was exceptionally successful
Hawaii formed the theme for the
attractive decorations and for the
series of short toaSts made at the
banquet.
Bill Dunn, Junior class president
and student body president-elect,
was toastmaster, giving the address
of welcome. The response was made
by Warren Rhodes, senior president.
Charles E. Sones of the high school
board of trustees, spoke briefly, as
did Guy A. Weakley, principal.
An entertaining program was Civ
en- which included a reading by
Kenny Bowles, "Brotherly Love;
one by Mary Westmoreland, Mrs.
Simpson and Duke; songs by Tonic
Sue McChristy, Lorna Hamerson,
Rita Fabares, and solos by Miss
McChristy, Miss Hamerson, L. A
McCarty, and Miss FabareS, all be-
ing Hawaiian in theme.
After the banquet the students
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Home Department
Schedule Named

Home department meetings for
the week have been announced
as follows by Miss Florence Glenn,
home demonstration agent.
Acacia will meet Tuesday for an
all day meeting at the Commune
ty club house with better break
faSts as the project.
Alamo-Verde will meet WedneS-
day at the r. H. Williams home,
1880 o'clock, to study the same
project.
. McCabe Eucalyptus will meet
Thursday with Mrs. George Witch
er with the mothers or prc-school
children as special guests.
Rose Mesquite is also to meet
on Thursday at the home of Mrs.
w. I. Fifield with consumer buying
for the days study.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Elizabeth Lambdin Announces
Enuaqement to Bob Erskine

Announcement of the engagement
of Miss Elizabeth Lambdin of Braw-
Icy to Robert Erskine of Ell Cen
tro is one of wiespread interest to
valley residents.
The news was made public Fri
day night at a delightful open house
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Morrow 236 street, BraW-
Icy. with Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow, Miss
Jessie Morrow and Miss Pauline
Bolt as the hosts.
Some rs friends of the popular
young couple dropped in during the
evening and the announcement was
written in clever verse on the nap
kins presented each guest.
In compliment to the alma mater
Of the two guests of honor, the
table appointment was in cardinal
and gold, the use. colors, since
both arc graduates of that univer-
Sity.
Mr.. ErSkinc was a prominent
athlete and we'll known football
star so at each end of the table
miniature goal posts were erected
The marriage will be Solemnized
carly in August in Virginia, Miss
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
NeU Officers OF
Los AMIGOS Club
Elected Friday

Los Amigos club of the Presby-
terian church, and their guests, the
Two BY Two group of Calipatria,
enjoyed a swim and picnic supper
Friday night at the FL Centre
plunge.
Mrs. Merrill Cole, president, pre-
sided Guests were introduced and
reports were heard from the Sec
retary and treasurer.
New officers were chosen AS fol-
lows: Roy E. RamSier. president:
Mrs. Norbert Tester, president
Miss Margaret Cummings, secre-
tary; Merrill Cole. treasurer.
Short talks were given by the
Rev. Irving T. Raab of Ell Centre
and by Newton Swain, president
of the Calipatria club.
Next meeting of the group is the
third Friday in June.
Guests of the club were the Rev.
and Mrs. Irving T. Raab, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elon Berkman, Miss Kathleen
Stevens of Ell Centre; Mr. and Mrs.
Robert FiShburn of Holtville; Mr..
and Mrs. Newton Swain, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Corn, MI and Mrs.
Franklin Garrett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Bennett. Vic PanoSh of Cali
patria.
Members of tn" club present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Cole.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Adams, Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond c. Reeder, Mr..
and Mrs. Roy E. RamSier. Mr.. and
Mrs. AL Shaller, Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
McKenney. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Roberts. Mr.. and Mrs. Harof1 E.
Bauer, Miss Margaret Cummings
William Youtsler. Donald Dyer, Vic
Smith of FL Centre; Miss Meta
Frances Lord Of Heber, Miss Jane
Reed and James Simons of Braw-
lev
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Legislation Asked
Curbing Sale OF
Motion Pictures

CORONADO, Cal, May % U.P)
Legislation to abolish block-book-
ing and blnd-Selling of motion pic
turc films WAS demanded by tho
California division of the American
Association OF University Women
Is their annual convention here
today. ~
The two-day session of the con-
vention is scheduled TO close with
banquet meeting tonight, after
the 500 delegates vote ON series
OF resolutions during the. after
noon session.
Members of the convention also
voiced opposition today to any leg
iSlation which would make mill
tary training in secondary schools,
colleges and universities compul-
sorry.
Freedom in thought and speech
is to be the keynote of the Or
ganizations work during the next
two years, it was said.
Liberalism is the only possible
attitude toward life" Mrs. Earl
Cranson, Redlands, told the women
in an address which condemned
what she referred to as minds
closed towards the problems OF
the present day"
The mind is ladder, it is not
q rationalizing agency out the
means by which we climb to truth"
she said. Learning is not a store
house of facts, and it is not what
we believe but the way we believe
it that is important"
A two year program, designed to
present opportunities for women
with similar backgrounds" was
outlined to the convention and 1T
was said the plan is based on a
desire to produce more informal
leadership among women.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Wilson P.-T.A.
Installation On
Friday Night

Mrs. Warren E. Sage was install
cd as president of the Wilson Par
ent-TeacherS association at the
meeting Friday night in Wilson
school.
Mrs. S. l.. McCrory, affection
ately known as the mother of p
TIA. work In Ell Centro since she
organized the first group, Harding
was installing officer
Other officers installed are: Mrs
Russell Graves, vice president; Mrs
Frank Console, secretary, and Mrs.
Glenn Kieffer, treasurer. Mrs. Sus-
man acted as proxy for Mrs. Con-
sole who was unable to be present.
E. l.. Hiteman, district super
intendent for Calipatria, lead a
panel discussion on The Curricu-
lum and the Community Miss
Ruth Asbury, Calipatria teacher,
Mrs. J. M. Adair of the elemen-
tary school board, Ell Centro Leo
DeCelles, principal of Wilson,
and Mrs. Sage all participated. Ac-
tive discussion on the part of p
TIA. members and guests was fea-
tured.
Music by the string choir was
played during the refreshment hour
Mrs. Kieffer, retiring president
was presented with a corsage from
her board and in return presented
gifts to Mrs. o. Tipps and Miss
Ruby Lewis for their cooperation
in the monthly dinners which the
P.-TA. gives for the 20-30 club.
The meeting was changed to an
evening session so that the fathers
might attend and Miss Frances
Bartee's room won the attendance
prize for the largest representa-
ton of fathers present.
Mr.. Decelles welcomed the fathers
Mrs. Kieffer gave an able sum-
mary of the years activities and
thanked her officers, the room
mothers and her chairmen for their
work and cooperation.
The harmonica band presented
program numbers, Jimmie Scho-
field playing an accordion number
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
McCabe-EucaIyptus
To Study Child
Guidance

CohosteSSsS for McCabe home de-
partment's meeting next Thursday
are Mrs. f. Q. Roscnbaum. Mr..
Mary Anderson. Mrs. Violet Farmer.
Mrs. Fred SunStrom. Mrs. Mildred
SpraGuc.
This meeting is to be held at the
George Whitchcr home and the
mothers of pre-School children arc
TO be special guests
The meeting will begin at 10 am.
and will be devoted to a general
discussion Of child guidance prob
lens in the morning, A pot luck
luncheon will be served at noon.
with the mothers who bring chill
drcn as guests. In tho afternoon
Miss Edith Eicke, school nurse. will
talk. Arrangements have been
made to care for the children while
their mothers attend the meeting
Directions for reaching the
Whitcher home are: go to Heber
and at the corner next to the dance
hall will be white flag on an electric
pole. The Whitcher home is the
ninth house south of this corner
on the west side of the road.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
MT. Signal Home Department
Enjoys Annual Heart Party

Opal Townsend, Buna Carr. Har-
riet Downing, Lula Kimberling,
Viola Peterson, Lula Springer
Goldie Laughlin, Pearl Waggoner,
w. P. Mills, Cora Willoughoy, Dali
sy Dearborn, D. E. Green, Alice
Pollard, E. Furrier, Esther Sum-
derman, Marguerite Arner, Mar
guerite Graham, Olive Wolf, j. Z.
Stuart, Billie RUSSELL Birdie Fish
er, L. K. Madsen, c. H. H. Small,
S. Hammett, Ralph Downing, Rol-
lie Clark, George L. Winwright,
Sue Robertson, Alex McRae, Elton
B. Christian, l.. c. Fisher, Rosa
Burton, Mary Cook. Myrtle Havens,
Mildred King, Lucille Luckey, the
Misses Florence Glenn, Florence
Yarnell, Dorothy Dundas, Anna
McManuS, Enola Peterson, 1mo-
gene Peterson. Eugenia Branden-
burg, Marie Dearborn; MessrS. H.
Lee Landerman, j. P. Fairbanks,
Harold Strickler, Elton B. Chris
tian.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Society
Clubs
St. Joseph's Church
Sponsors Barbecue
For Sunday

st. Joseph's church of Holtville is
sponsoring a bic barbecue for Sum
day to be held at pm. at the
Swiss club, ~ miles north of Holt
vile.
BarbecuCd beef and pork, pre-
pared and cooked by masters of
the art of barbecuing. is to be
served with accompanying dishes,
and refreshments and cold drinks
have been planned.
A program of entertainment has
been arranged and the after the
barbecue dancing will be featured.
J. Connolly has donated a 100
pound calf as first prize; j. Sum-
mers, a 1870 pound hog for the Sec
ond prize, and M. Zumstein, a 60
pound hog for the third prize.
Good food and good time arc
promised and the barbecue is open
to the public.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23

One of tn highlights of the year
for Mt. Signal home department
is the heart party held each spring
at which members learn the iden-
titles of their hearts the mys-
teriouS friends who have done SO
much for them during the year.
This years party took place on
Friday at the home of Mrs. Daisy
Dearborn, $50 Orange avenue.
The day began with business
meeting and a talk on air condi-
tioning and desert coolers by j.
P Fairbank, extension specialist
in agricultural engineering. Fair
bank brought demonstration
cooler with him and left it there
for the day so that the women
might enjoy its benefits.
Pot Luck Luncheon
A pot luck luncheon was enjoyed
at noon, after which the members
drew the names Of their hearts
for next year. Presents were then
distributed, each bearing the name
of the heart" who had befriended
the recipient during the year.
Mrs. Dearborn had decorated her
house beautifully for the occasion,
carrying out the theme OF the
party. Refreshments of ice cream
and angel food cake were served
by the town members who were
hosteSscs to the county group for
the day
Next meeting is to be June 2
at the home OF Mrs. Lula Kimpcl-
ling where foods, facts and fads,
will be the topic. Miss Florence
Glenn, home demonstration agent.
will be present.
Many Present
Those attending Fridays meet
ing were: MesdameS Jim Nelson,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
ssSsy sas.y .ooOf Interest to Women 90. cAorsAs.
Social Calendar

SATURDAY
Recreation dance, $3.50, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Dance, Q, Veterans hall.
SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches.
Elks picnic, Mccain ranch.
Barbecue, 6, Swiss club, HOltville.
MONDAY
Masonic Iuncrcon. 1915. Barbara
Worth.
Troop 7, B.S.A., 4. Scout hut.
Auxiliary installation, s, Veterans
hall.
Pack 3, 4, Harding school.
Carter recital, 8, Presbyterian
church.
Troop 6. B.S.A., 7:30, Scout hut.
El Centre lodge No. 3Sd, II. and
AM, 1880, Masonic temple.
Junior chamber of commerce,
California hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Colonial Drill
Team Supper

Colonial drill team of the Past
Matrons and Patrons association
met at the Ell Centro Masonic tenn
pie Friday night for delicious
pot luck dinner and meeting.
Plans were made for the trip to
Ramona on May 20 when the group
will exemplify the colonial chap
ter work.
Entertainment for the evening
was supplied by Mrs. Margaret Rau
and Miss Helene Niles of Imperial
who presented excellent accordion
solos and duets.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Ruby Sweeten and Sylvester Ladd
Married Thursday in Yuma
EDITED BY ANNE HARDY DAVIS

Miss Ruby Sweeten and Sylves-
ter Ladd, popular Calexico resi-
dents, were married Thursday af-
ternoon in Yuma, Arizona, by Judge
Wynne.
The ceremony was witnessed by
Mrs. w. M. Ladd, mother of the
bridegroom; Miss Florence SWeetln,
sister of the bride; Mr.. and Mrs.
Dell StinSon.
Gowncd in smart yellow frock
with brown lace jacket and hat
to match, the ioride made charm
ing picture.
After the wedding the party mo-
tored to Calexico where a party
was given at the Lee Burchard
home in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ladd.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Seniors Leaue On
Ditch-Day Party

Seniors left at $50 Saturday
morning for their annual ditch day
picnic at Cuyamaca. In spite of
staying out late for the junior-senior
banquet Friday night, the seniors
were looking forward to an exciting
weekend The buses stopped at
JaCumba for the treasure hunt. Sat-
urday night a program around the
campfire was planned by Calvin
Aaron. various members of the class
and chaperones taking part. The
seniors will return Sunday after
noon between five and six The ac-
tual day to ditch will be Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
County Clerks Staff
Guests At Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Christian en-
tertained the members of the coun-
ty clerks office, their husbands
and wives, at a delightful supper
party Friday night at their ranch
home cast OF Ell Centre.
The guests enjoyed swimming in
the attractive pool and also the
tempting dinner cooked out OF
doors on the barbecue pit.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. w. J
McClelland, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
A. Kenyon, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore B. Reynolds, Mrs. Eleanor
McGirk, Miss Citha LamSon, Mrs
Lcta Mac Bryan, John Kepley.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-23
Scout Troops Hold
CarniUais Friday

Two Scout troops. those of Heber
and McCabc, sponsored carnivals
Friday night in their respective
schools to earn money for troop
activities.
Troop As of Hebcr had series
Of carnival stunts for which each
boy was in charge. Home made ice
cream was sold and the boys earn
cd enough to pay for their pup tents
to be used at camp.
McCabc troop 25 also had its
carnival with box social and a
series OF sports events including
some excellent boxing matches.
Both carnivals were well attend
cd by the residents of their respcc-
tive communities.