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Evening star., 1937-07-11
Z TAX|CAB BILLS
CO BEFORE HOUSE
District Legislation to Come
Up for Action First Time
in Month.
Star Staff Photos.
BY JAMES E. CHINN.

For the first time in a month the
House tomorrow will devote it's atten-
ton to District legislation and con-
slider four bills, two of which vitally
affect the taxicab industry. One will
require taxicahs and all other public
vehicles for hire to carry liability in
surance. The other authorizes the
Public Utilities Commission to reduce
the number of cabs now in operation.
OF the two remaining bills. one de-
signed to regulate and control real
estate brokers and agents. heads the
calendar and probably will be con-
sidered first. The final measure Is
intended to regulate barber shops
1t has been freely predicted that
passage of the taxicab bills will result
in An increase of at least cents a
zone in existing rates. Taxicab opera
tors have insisted the proposed LA
bility insurance would ruin them
financially unless rates are raised. 1t
has been estimated the insurance
would cost from $40 to $50 a month
per cab.
Might Cut Down 1900.
While the bill authorizing a reduc-
ton in the number of cabs does not
carry limitation, officials of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission have indicated
they proposed to cut the total from
4,500 to 5000. The reduction would
be made gradually by refusal to renew
licenses, and denying licenses to any
person who has regular, full time
employment"
The proposed liability insurance is
would require public vehicles to carry
policies to meet judgments to $4,000
for injuries or death to one person
and to $4,000 to meet judgments for
injuries or death to more than one
person involved in the same accident.
The superintendent of insurance is
given authority in the bill to make
all reasonable rules and regulations
relating to the writing of taxicab in
surance and to Government maximum
rates to be charged.
Barber Bill Similar.
The barber control bill is COM
panion to one providing for regula-
ton of beauty parlors which the House
passed and sent to the Senate more
than a month ago. 1t would create
a board of barber examiners of three
members which would control the
issuance of licenses to BARRIERS. The
Commissioners would appoint the
board. Two of its three members
would be practical BARRIERS. one would
be selected on recommendation OF
the Journeymen BARRIERS Union and
another on recommendation of the
Associated Master BARRIERS OF the
District.
The real estate license bill has beer
on the House calendar for more thar
a month. It, too, would set up new
board to license and regulate the mer
who buy and sell real estate in the
District.
Evening star., 1937-07-11
SECTION 213 REPEAL
FAVORED BY BUL0W
Senate Committee Chairman Joins
in Supporting Bill Passed
by House.

Chairman Bulow of the Senate
Civil Service Committee joined yes
terday in supporting the bill passed
by the House Thursday to repeal the
so-called married persons clause of
the economy act. He indicated he
would call his committee together
soon to act on the measure.
Known as section 2l3 of the econ
omy act, the clause provides that
whenever a reduction in force be-
comes necessary in Government es-
tablishment, an employe whose hus-
band or wife also is in the Govern
ment service must be let out first.
Evening star., 1937-07-11
CIGARETTE EXPORTS UP

Commerce Department figures
showed yesterday a continued sharp
increase in cigarette exports from tn
United States.
Exports during the first five months
Of this year totaled 2,433, 1872, 900 indi-
vidual pieces, valued at s4.6O4,588, as
compared with l,884823, 900 pieces,
valued at s3,490,l61 in a similar pc
riod last year. The total in the jan
uary-May period of 1885 was 1920
$4,000 pieces, valued at s3,OOOl3l.
Evening star., 1937-07-11
BIDS OPEN TOMORROW
ON 4 AlRMAIL- ROUTES
One Between Washington and
Buffalo First Section of Line
to Canadian Capital.

The Post ONCE Department tomor-
row will open bids for four new air.
mail routes, one of them between
Washington and Buffalo, N Y, the
first section of route to connect the
capitals Of the United States and
Canada.
The other routes, all advertised June
II, are from Winslow, Ariz., to San
Francisco; Dayton, Ohio, to Chicago,
and Huron, S. OAK, to Cheyenne,
Wyo.
Except for American Airlines, which
has the limit of routes allowed under
the present airmail law, virtually all
of the existing airlines are expected
to bid on one or more of the routes
and competition is expected to be the
keenest in history
A number OF new routes are ex:
pected to be advertised later under
terms Of the new appropriation bill.
Evening star., 1937-07-11

Chicago Sales Up 13 Per Cent.
Percentage changes in June and in
the first six months of this year in
comparison with the corresponding
periods year ago were as follows in
other Federal Reserve districts: Bos-
ton, a and -6: New York. IS and
u; Philadelphia, a and -: Cleve-
land, -l2 and --l8; Atlanta, 10
and Ill. Chicago, --l3 and -16;
st. Louis, 80 and -+l2: Minneapolis.
-6 and IS; Kansas City, - and
~; Dallas, and I'll; San Francisco,
p and %
Shaw felt that the Presidents
statement that the retrenchment
would not be effected at the expense
of personnel was designed to spur
business, even though seasonal re-
cession is looked for this time of year.
Uncertainty that had previously
existed, he believed, had made itself
felt.
Evening star., 1937-07-11
West Virginians to Sail.

The West Virginia State Society
will hold its annual moonlight cruise
at $50 pm. Friday aboard the City
Of Washington. The boat will leave
from the Seventh street wharf.
Evening star., 1937-07-11
WATERMELON WEATHER
Produce Stand Owner Charges
Employe Stole so.

How a colored man he employed to
watch his produce stand at Southwest
Market stole so watermelons during
the hot spell yesterday was reported
to police by Milston S. Lee, 2l03 Huide-
koper place.
Lee said he left the man in charge
of the stand and when he returned he
found it empty. Lee valued the melons
ut $25. He named suspect, who Is
being sought for questioning.
Evening star., 1937-07-11

7 per cent more for the first six
months of this year than last.
Rise for U. S. Was Per Cent.
The fifth district figures came from
So stores. Nationally. with 478 stores
reporting, the June to June increase
was per cent and for the six months
II per cent.
Shaw pointed out, however, that
Washington was enjoying prosperity
when other cities were down, and
that business here has been proceed
ing along an even keel. while other
points still were making the long pull
to more prosperous levels.
The June report from the fifth dis
trict follows, with the first figure
shown representing the increase from
June. 1896. to 1887. and the figure
to right the corresponding rise from
1885 to 1886
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10

board
Since this election year the re-
port of the nominating committee
to be given at the Wednesday
morning session will be of parti-
cular importance.
Forums for that day include in
the morning, that by the eluca-
tional group, and in the afternoon,
that by the American home divi-
sion. Mrs. James will deliver her
address Wednesday afternoon and
the emeritus dinner is that night,
to be followed by a concert under
the direction of Mrs. E. w. Stephens
Thursday, Mrs Roberta Campbell
Lawson president of the general
federation. will sEeak at the after
noon session, with the convention
banquet coming that night.
Elect Officers
Election, installation of new Off
GERS, presentation of awards of
merit, adoption of resolutions, are
all scheduled for Friday.
Junior club women have their
program Friday evening and all
day Saturday, Mrs. Tom Duer and
Mrs. Winston T. Anderson repre-
senting the Junior Ten Thousand
plub
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Recent Wedding Is
Incentiue For
Family Party

Mrs. Dozier S. Dawson spent the
weekend in San Bernardino and
Cucamonga attending a family re-
union in honor of the recent mar
riage Of Mr.. and Mrs. I. F. HarWood.
Mrs. Harwoo1 is cousin and
has been living in San Bernardino
for the past three years. Her hus-
band is from Memphis, Tenn. At
present they are planning a tour
OF the United States, beginning in
the Pacific Northwest and they plan
to make their home in Florida. Mr.
HarWood is retired from business
but his interests are with the In
ternational Shoe CO. of st. Louis,
Mo.
Saturday night Mrs. DaWson's
niece, Mrs. Dan Milliken OF Cuca-
monga, entertained with dinner
party at which the guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fox Mr.. and
Mrs. William Fleming, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Gibner, Mrs. Dawson,
Miss Patricia Cash, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harwood, Mr.. ami Mrs. Milliken
and their son. Billy.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Christian Church
Extends Call To
ReU. Latirner

The Rev. f. K. Latimer, pastor
of the State Street Christian
church, was extended a unanimous
call to remain as minister of the
church for the fourth year, begin
ming Oct. |, when the church held
its annual business meeting Sum
day.
Mr.. Latimer stated that he will
make his decision known az an
early date.
Officers elected to the church
board, we're: G. T. McCarty, r. D.
Hoy, W. H. Tyler, jr, O. F. Haun,
H. H. Tyler, J. P. Sweeney, Charles
McCalmon, E. de la Vega, John
Green, P. E. Ryerson, Wesley He'll,
j. w. Tyler, Glenn Kieffer, r. E.
Daniel, Percie Thacker.
Deaconesses elected were: Mes
danes Philip Knights, M. j. Steele,
Russell Graves, o. G. F.. Haun,
Wesley He'll, w. P. Shea, Henry
Frost, c. S. Reed.
Oth7r officers are: Mrs. Blenna
Zimmerman, organiSt: Ray We'll
lington, assistant; Mrs Nina de la
Vega, church clerk; Mrs. r. E.
Daniel, financial secretary; w. H.
Tyler, jr., treasurer; r. D. Hoy,
superintendent of the church
school.
Printed reports from all de-
partment heads are to be mailed
to the membership later in the
month.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Calipafria EbeU
Club in Session

CALIPATRIA. - Inc Calipatria
Ebel club met at the home of Mrs
Grace Mcdonald Wednesday with
Miss Ruth Asbury as hostess. Miss
Julia Riley, president. conducted a
business meeting, calling for a re-
port of the program chairman, Mrs.
Helen Williams whose outline for a
program was accepted
Two prizes will be offered next
year, one for the member who
presents the best program, and an
Other for the one who gets the
most out of the programs for the
year.
Mrs. r. l.. Sperry read a paper
entitled, The History of Our High
ways"
The next and last meeting of
the year will be pot luck supper
at the home of Mrs. w. B. Dixon,
seven miles west of Calipatria.
Members present were Mesdames
w. B. Dixon, Arthur Williams, Chas.
Mccullough. r. L. Sperry Herbert
Reedy, H. j. Ingram, j. B. Writ,
M. L. McKendry, C. A. Sperry and
the Misses Julia Riley, Ruth AS
bury, Eleanor Lechler, Loie Mont
gomery and Elizabeth DetWeiler.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Club Women of California in
Convention This Week

Club women of California are
watching Coronado with interest
this week where the annual con-
vention of the California iera-
ton of Women's clubs will be held
in the famous Hotel del Coronado.
Since the convention is so close
to home Imperial Valley will be
represented by a large delegation.
that from Ell Centro being headed
by Mrs. Warren Currier, president,
and Mrs. F. d. Jacobs, state trustee.
Mrs. H. T. Miller, county president,
and Mrs. r. l.. Glasby of CaleXico,
district auditor, will be among the
other officials who will attend as
well as official delegates, alternates
ami interested club women.
Convention Plans
The convention proper opens Of
ficially on Wednesday at 9:30 am.
Tuesday being scheduled as pre-
convention day with various COM
mittees in session, and with the
reception that night for Mrs. w. d.
James of Hanford, state president,
and the members of her executive
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
ssSSsy sasy .ooOf Interest to Women Churches
Social Calendar
Churches

MONDh1
Welfare section dinner, I.
Safety council, 1880, court house.
Hard of Hearing, 8, 725 Olive.
Ell Centre lodge No. 384, F. and
AM, 1880. Masonic temple.
Junior chamber of commerce, 1870,
California hotel.
Troop IS, B.S.A., 1870, McCabe.
Troop 6, B.SA., 7:30. Scout hut.
Jobs Daughters, 8, CalexicO.
TUESDAY
Lions club, Barbara Worth.
Acacia home department, 10, club
house.
Magnolia Mulberry, 10.
Presbyterian guild, ], church.
Court of Homer, 1880, Wilson
school.
WC.T.U., 1870, Christian church.
Aztec club, 6:45, California hotel.
Music Teachers banquet, Z, Bar
bara Worth.
Business Women, 1880, Barbara
Worth.
LO.O.F. No. 397, 8, 532 Main.
American Legion, 3, Veterans
hall.
American Legion Auxiliary, q,
Veterans hall.
Citizenship claseq 7, high school.
Troop %, B.S.A., Washington
school.
Lip reading class, Z, high school.
Bachelors, 1870.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Don't Sleep
When Gas
Presses Heart

u you want to really GET RID OF
GAS and terrible bloatin9, don't expect
to do it by Just doctoring your stom aeh
with harsh, irritating aikalles and "aas
tablets" Most GAS is lodged in the
stomach and upper intestine and is
due to old poisonous matter IN the
constipated bowels that are loaded
with ili-causing bacteria.
II your constipation is of long stand
ING, enormous quantities of dangerous
bacteria accumulate. Then your d.
aestion is upset. GAS often presses
heart and lungs, making life miserable.
You can't eat or sleep. Your head
aches. Your back aches. Your com
plexion is sallow and pimpiy. Your
breath is foul. You are sick. orouehy,
wretched, unhappy person. YOUR
SYSTEM is POISONED.
Thousands Of sufferers hay. haze found IN IN
rid their systems Of harmful bacteria.
Adi.erika rids you Of gas and ,rHn.a cleans sns
lower bowels. Give your bowels a
REAL cleansing with Adlerika. Get
rid OF GAS. Adlerlka does not orips--
10 not habit formino.
CLEMENTS DRUG STORE
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Christian Endeavor Societies
Observe Mother S Day

Judge and Mrs. Vaughn N
Thompson were hosts to the inter-
MEDIATE group at their home west
of El Centre Howard Rhodes was
in charge and special music was
provided which included a piano
solo by Helen Moore. a trumpet solo
by Billy Thompson, a vocal solo
by James Goff accompanied by
LYDIA Mae Merryman.
One of the outstanding features
was the series of short paragraphs.
On What I most Admire About
NY Mother" which each had writ
ten and which were read by How
ard Rhodes and Mrs. Irving T.
Raab. Mrs. Raab gave an inspira-
tional talk after which Mrs. Thomp7
sen and the social committee served
punch. -.
This was the last meeting of thu
intermediate group but members
are planning a plunge party for
Saturday -t4-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Mrs. Van Slyck To
Return Wednesday

Mrs. P. N. Van Slyck, Ten Thou
sand club recording secretary, has
been i'll for some days but is re-
ported as much better She expects
to return to Ell Centro Wednesday
night from San Diego where she
has been visiting her daughter.
Due TO her illness, Mrs. Van Slyck
was unable TO have a picture taken
for the Post-Press Ten Thousand
edition. Mrs. Van Slyck, said Mrs.
Warren Currier, president, has been
a loyal club member and should be
given special mention for the ac-
tive part she has played in club
affairs.
Mrs. Van Slyck has been chair
man of the club History section
during the past year.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Ranch Home Scene
OF Party Sunday

Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Waterman
of Edgewild ranch, were hosts Sun
day night to a group of friends who
met at regular intervals for pot
luck dinners and an evening OF
bridge.
The house was prettily decorated
with flowers as was the lace-coV-
cred dining table.
White elephants are brought for
prizes for the bridge game, MEM
bers choosing in the order of scores.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Rice, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Kenyon, Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Nc
Neece, Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Mack,
Mrs. A. c. Finney Mr. and Mrs.
John w. Donohue, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
E. Clements, Mr. and Mrs. Romeo
c. Smith and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10

Christian Endeavor societies Of
the Presbyterian church both Sc
nior and Intermediate, observed
Mothers Day at special programs
Sunday evening.
Senior members had their pro-
gram in the charming o. G. Horne
garden, 500 Len Rey avenue, where
an interesting evening was arrang-
ed by the young people under the
leadership of Dan Judd. Special
music was presented by James
Carter and at the conclusion of the
meeting Mrs. Horne served punch
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Mrs. Keye Leaves
For NeU Home

Mrs. John d. Keye and her two
sons were to leave Monday for
Beverly Hills where they Will join
DR.. Keye to make their home in
the future at $685. Olympic.
DR.. Keye left week earlier 10
omen his new office in that city.
Mrs. Keye has been guest OF
honor at a number OF charming
social affairs this past week m
Guiding a large bridge luncheon at
the Barbara Worth hotel Saturday
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Raab Lecture Series
Ends Tuesday

CaleXico Parent-TeacherS asso-
citation has been sponsoring a series
of lectures on sex education by
Mrs. Irving T. Raab Of Ell Centre
and recently asked her to give an
extra one for the high school girls.
This was done last Friday, 100
girls being present for the talk
on Friendship, Love and Marriage
in which much interest was evinced.
The last of the series of lectures
for the mothers will be Tuesday
night at the same place and hour
and will be on the subject of sue
ceSSlul married life.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10

a humorous reading by Dorothea
Eiler; vocal numbers by Tonne Sue
McChristy and Rita Fabares, solos
by Genevieve Moody, a tumbling
act by Otyokwa group of which
Miss Mildred Fluke is guardian;
songs by the Wilson glee club, ac-
companied by Miss Jane Tylor, who
also played Incidental music during
the refreshment hour.
Mrs. Charles B. Provence was in
charge Of the program; Mrs. Walt
er Phillips and Miss Mildred Fluke,
with a committee of girls, were re-
sponsible for the decorations; Mrs.
j. G. Matte and Mrs. G. Mcmahon
and the members Of Woape group
for the tempting refreshments
served.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Camp Fire Girls Entertain
Mothers at Annual Tea

Camp Fire Girls of the city en-
tertained their mothers at the an
nual Mother-Daughter tea Satur-
Gay afternoon in the Ten Thou
sand club house, over 100 mothers
calling during the afternoon to en-
joy their daughters hospitality.
The club house was beautifully
decorated. Low tables were placed
about the room and we're centered
with bowls of spring flowers and
lighted by candles.
During the afternoon refreshments
were served and a program present.
ed, Margaret Baxter making the
address of welcome and announc-
ing the following numbers: a flute
solo by Loris Mcconnell, accom-
panied at the piano by Ruth Riddle;
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Fifth Birthday
Celebrated

Mrs. T. J. Harris, Gas Orange
avenue, gave party Saturday cell
ebrating the fifth birthday an
niversary of her niece, little Joan
Angel.
Guests were: Jimmie NeSbitt,
Marjorie Ann Odle, Susan Odle,
Marie Dovey, Lola Jean Fort, Dick
lie Bailey, Ann Durringer, Betty
Sue Hunter Allen Keltz, Barbara
Angel, Joan Angel.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Presbyterian Guild
Meets Tuesday

Presbyterian guild members will
have the last luncheon i'll the
monthly series Tuesday at l pm. in
the church social hall. Mrs. w. A.
Scheniman is chairman of the COM
mittee in charge.
A short program will be present.
ed which will include readings by
Mrs. M. Manpix and Mary Ann
Riddle
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
NeUs Items About
Valley Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. J W. Weber and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Tenney of
Oceanside spent the weekend in
the valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Conn of Cal
exico and Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Conn
of Ell Centre with their son, Bob
by, spent Sunday in Ell Cajon,
spending Mothers day there.
Pritchard Couch, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. E. Couch, was home for
the weekend from March Field.
He is one of the aviators partici-
pating in the army war maneuv-
erS this month.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Schenk of Los Angeles will be in
terested in the news of the arrival
OF son Saturday afternoon. Mrs.
Schenk is the former Mildred
Shawley, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Don c. PauluS.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Aztec Reunion AT
Dinner Tuesday

Former students of San Diego
State college will meet Tuesday at
the California hotel for a reunion
at which DR.. Raymond c. Perry
and Richmond Barbour of the col
lege faculty will be present.
Dinner is to be served at GAS
pm. and all Aztecs are eligible to
attend. Reservations may be made
with Mrs. Charles Correll at the
county court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Desert Party Gay
Weekend Event

A desert party in the Heber sand
hills was enjoyed Saturday night
by members of the Associated Men
Students of Jaycee AMI their guests.
Barbecued steaks were the feature
of the meal. Warren Brock and
Lyle Hartzell were in charge of the
details of the party. Following the
dinner the guests amused themselves
by playino games.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Business Women
Meet Tuesday

Ell Centro Business and Pro-
fessional Women's club will meet
Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock in
the Barbara Worth hotel. The
program will consist of a book re-
view by Mrs. Earle G.. Davis.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Valley Leagues To
Meet In City

EpWorth League members from
all parts of the valley are to be
the guests of the FL Centro League
at a pot luck dinner Wednesday at
$50 o'clock in the church social
hall.
After dinner a series of games
will be played under the direction
of r. r. Taylor.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Luncheon Honors
O.E.S. Leaders

Eastern Star matrons and asso-
ciate matrons were guests at
luncheon Friday in Brawley given
by Mrs. w. L. Pennington, Jr., and
attended by representatives of the
valley chapters.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Legion Auxiliary
Calls Election

Boyce Aten unit, American Le-
gion Auxiliary, will elect officers
at the meeting Tuesday night at
8 o'clock in the Veterans hall.
Annual reports of chairmen are
to be made at this meeting also.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
St. PduL's Guild
To End Year

st. Paul's guild members are to
meet Tuesday at 2:30 pm. at the
home of Mrs. w. A Tondro, 525
Wensley avenue, for the final ses-
sion of the wear.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Music Teachers
Plan Banquet

Music Teachers association MEM
bers AMI their guests will attend
a banquet and program Tuesday
night at 7 o'clock at the Barbara
Worth hotel, the closing event in
the years activities
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Washington P.-T.A.
Meets Tuesday

Washington P.-T.A will have its
last meeting of the year on Tuesday
at 2:30 pm. in the school The Rev.
I: N. Witten OF the Second Baptist
church will be the speaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
Section Postpones
Luncheon

Arts and Crafts section members
have postponed their annual lunch
con and bridge party from Tues
day of his week to Saturday
May Is, because of the bereave-
ment suffered by one of their
members.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10

SEE THE MANY up-to-the-
minute styles, the smart details
in this group. We have most
every type of trim. In lovely
fine novelty straws and felts.
Cleverly trimmed.
Evening star., 1937-01-04
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