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Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
By HENRY SUTHERLAND
HOLLYWOOD. Feb. is. (U,I

HOLLY WOOD, rep. 10. VuH) -
Newsboy enterprise cost Clark
Gable snaggle- week be-
cause his dentist took for gospel
shouts of extra -haWkers that the
burly pride Of Cadiz, O., was dead.
Fortnight ago Gable went home
with heavy cold, and a Los An
geles newspaper with garbled
account of the happening hammered
that he had collapsed on the set
and was gravely i'll.
That wasn't terrific" enough for
Hollywood Boulevard, but newsboys
drummed brisk trade by whopping
up the story: "Extry-Gable dies!
Read about it,"
Day before Gable had ordered a
set OF gold crown inlays from the
dentist, who was working late in
his laboratory overlooking Holly
foods main stem in order TO finish
them before leaving on vrief
vacation.
"Extry Gable dies!' floated
through his window, and the dem
list sighed a too bad" tossed the
unfinished inlays into corner and
went home.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
= Strolls Thru Hollywood :

of his makeup" before posing foi
newsreels, evidently under the i'm
preston it was professional film
patter, then went through his lines
without hitch.
He seemed pleased when Harlow
applauded him as "one-take RooSe-
vclt," the gal reported.
90
Airplane makeup is CLANCY stuff
as C. C. Coleman, directing Colum-
bias Honeymoon Pilot" discover
ed. Rented ships are usually paint
ed with water colors so the disguise
can be washed off and planes re-
turned to the owners in good con-
dition. Coleman had two decked
out as U. S. border patrol ships,
and was trying for shot of them
emerging from a cloud. When the
ships appeared color was a smeary
mess. 1t was rain cloud
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
LOOKING
BACKWARD
What The Press Files
tell of Imperial Val
ley for This Date in
Past Years.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
February 16, 1912

The Imperial Valley Concrete
company of Ell Centro has begun its
contract for the extension of the
Brawley sewer system. The work
is under the supervision of Perry l..
Hedrick
The Imperial Investment company
has sold al resident lots and One
five acre tract since it began its
special selling campaign a short
time ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
Editorials and Comment
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1887.
on Sol says
/, FRANK WATANABE
, BY ED HOLDEN
CUTt
BY ED HOLDEN

CUT!
Too many drinking scenery in moving
pictures.
Are what public spirits clubs are
quoting
So thinking them moving picture
makers must having this one on the
title: Drinks used in this picture are
fictitious it are not personal"
Do them reform gentmen and lady
thinking that Jack Okay, William Pow
WOW and Coro Lumber are drinking al
coholics? Not by long shot! 1t are
stained water. Because too many re-
hearsals. After all actors stomach are
human you know.
Thank you please.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
TEN YEARS AGO
February rs. 1927

According to the reports received
this afternoon by the local Auto
Club of Southern California office,
it is possible for motorists to get
to Los Angeles by a roundabout
route.
Crippled communication was I'M
perial Valleys only claim today to
connection with the big storm
which caused havoc throughout
southern California.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
TWENTY YEARS AGO
February 16, 1917

The entire front of the former
county recorders office was taken
out this morning under the super
vision of Architect Don Wells, and
a plate glass front will be installed.
A bridge across New river at
Calexico, to cost approximately $4,000
will be built as soon as contract
can be awarded.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE
APPOINTED FOR PROVING
WILL AND HEARING APPLI-
CATION FOR LETTERS TESLA
MENTARY.


WILL AND HEARING APPLI-
CATION FOR LETTERS TESLA
MENTARY.
No. 2737
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
In the Matter of the Estate of
JOHN " WEISS,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that
petition for the probate of the will
of John v. Weiss. deceased, and for
the issuance to Elizabeth Weiss OF
letters testamentary, has been filed
in this court, and that Friday, the
10Th day of February, 1887. at
O'Clock PM, of said day, at the
courtroom of said court, at the
Court House in the City of Ell Cen
tro, County of Imperial, State OF
California, has been set for the
hearing of said petition, when and
where any person interested may
appear and contest the same, and
show cause, if any they have, why
said petition should not be granted.
DATED: February 1st, 1897.
w. j. McCLELLAND,
Clerk.
BY CI1rHA LAMSON,
F.8-18 incl. Deputy Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
GRAB BAG
One Minute Test

|. Who said he could move the
earth if he had enough leverage?
2. Which is correct: Sometimes
the waves would raise tor rise) over
the pier?
3. Did George Washington sign
the Declaration of independence?
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

Plan to Wed-C. Glenn Smith,
81, and Mildred Hildreth, 10, filed
a notice of intention to wed, ac-
cording to records at the county
clerks office Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY TO SATISFY
HEN

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, c. S. VOGT, N. E.
Corner 9th and Broadway, Ell Cen
tro, California, will sell at public
auction TO the highest bidder for
cash, at Jne above named place. on
Saturday. the goth day of Febru-
airy, 1887. al IL Noon, of the said
day, the following:
FORD CABRIOLET, Engine
No. A1442860
to satisfy lien for Storage and
Expenses, under sections 427 and
428 Of the vehicle code Of the state
of California
(Signed G. S. VOGT.
Dated at Ell Centre. California.
this 9th day of February. 1887.
F.9-16
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
Thought for the Day

lie that despairS degrades the Deity, and seems to
intimate that He is insufficient, not Just to His
word; in vain hath he read the scriptures the world
and man.-Fetham.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

Engineering a screen comeback
for Glorious Gloria Swanson has
more complications than meet the
eye. as Metromen are discovering.
Still eyefilling at 3s, Swanson has
plenty OF what 1t takes at the box
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

Almost every American who visits
MuSsolini in Rome has the. same
story to tell of the entrance into II
Duce's presence. His office is a
room hung with armour, and in
size suggests the waiting room Of
Grand Central. There is long
walk from the doorway to his desk.
And always as the visitor walks
toward him Mussolini PAGES to and
fro, arms folded behind in Napo-
leonic meditation as though COM
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

The president wants to make it 10
old men," If this continues, the supreme
court will be looking like Townsend
convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
Hints on Etiquette

When they are simple, natural
and inconspicuous. gestures are a
distinct asset to good speech. Point
ing a finger and pounding on a
table for emphasis are, Of course
not considered good taste.
Tday's Horoscope
Most persons whose birthday is
today are faithful and earnest in
their every acuHty.ss They are not
ed optimists, refusing to fall into
fits of pessimism.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
New York Day by Day
By O. O. Mcintyre

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.--Age fails
to slow the dancing feet Of Bill
Robinson. Edging the COS he has
been Bfoadway's crack attraction
of the winter. He filled the old
Palais Royale corner, constant real
estate headache, since the days
when Paul Whiteman set the Ap-
plan Way agog.
Robinson also topped the salary
of cafe performers by receiving So
600 a week. With tip-top success
he is still the care free, go lightly
"Bojangles" of Harlem. The Black
Belts Mayor in cooked derby and
the most generous charity perform
er the stage has turned out.
He has the levee darkey's strut
and flair for rainbow raiment.
Nothing delights him like noisy
shirt, horse blanket suit or brilliant
tie and he averages quart of ice
cream daily. A non-boozer he likes
TO roll the bones for small stakes.
Although the biggest Garner of
his race, most Of 1t trickles away.
He has a private charity list that
includes many old time performers
and boyhood side kicks in Virginia.
1t is automatic along Lenox that
Bill Robinson is always good for a
touch"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
Words of Wisdom

He who has made the acquisition
Of a judicious and sympathizing
friend may be said TO have doubled
his mental resources.-Hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
THE FARMER TAKES
HIS PLACE IN THE SUN

The CallfOrnla Fafm bureau reQeTd-
ton. organization that vocalized agrl-
cultural opinion in the state is marshal
ing its forces for a membership drive IN
which a minimum quota of 26,27S farm
families has been set. Forty-three or
ganized county farm bureaus are ex-
nected to respond with more than $4,000
members. Secretary Alex Johnson says.
Imperial county, where farming is the
handspring of industry, knows the worth
of the farm bureau movement. 1t has
taken the farmer out of the individual
class, and placed him in the organiza-
ton class 1t has given him collective
strength to fight for the things he needs,
to protect his interests against the in
roads of other strongly organized
groups. 1t has given agriculture its
place in the sum-
In community such as this, the farm
bureau should not have to look solely
to farmers for its support. All kinds
of business in Imperial Valley are de-
pendent upon agriculture; thus they are
closely allied with agriculture. The
farm bureau should never be made into
anything but farmers organization,
but at the same time it deserves the en-
tire support of all branches of industry.
Not until all farmers in the state, and
MANY business men, are members, Will
the farm bureau federation reach the
peak of its usefulness. 1t is toward that
peak the federation is driving now
A government bureau urges that clti-
zens repair their homes. Ohio valley
residents might begin scraping off the
barnacles.
o.
An actor refuses to gaze at himself
on the screen for fear of becoming SICK
of himself And making it unanimous.
o.
The president wants to make it 10
old men, If this continues, the supreme
court will be looking like Townsend
convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

y
Alps!
David Belasco's reception OF
visitor was also an impressive jet
of drama. When the visitor was
ushered in the producer was in
variably seated at his desk in a
prop Photographic pose of detach-
ment, tugging gently at wisp of
silver forelock. while incense burn
ed in the offing. It apparently
took some time and a struggle for
him to flash back from the world
of dreaming to one of reality. For
the first moment or SO he talked in
a far-away vice. Nobody could help
but feel tremendously impressed and
relatively unimprtoant-which was
the big idea. Especially for actors
hunting high salaried Jobs.
DO
Reeves Smith, the great London
hotel man and hero of Arnold Ben
nett's Imperial Hotel" also has
disconcerting method of receiving
strangers, especially those in quest
of a job. He shakes hands but
never a word further than to say
Tell me about yourself" If the
visitor CABS too much, and he usu-
ally does under such circumstance,
the hotel man pushes a button sig
mailing secretary TO show the visit
or out, and that's that But if at
the conclusion the applicant has
made good impression he an
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

After one of my own too long
"at liberty" interludes l tackled a
managing editor in Chicago for a
berth. He was the sabre-tongued
ogre of the fiction newspaper tales
and, cycling me coldly, thundered;
What makes you think you are a
newspaperman?"
And that question every now and
then still guiltily assails me.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

pietely absorbed Then suddenly
he looks up with an illuminating
smile. Thus the visitor is complete
ly awed before being thrilled by his
welcome. A magnificent chit of
trouping. A Mansfield beyond the
Alps!
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
Tday's Horoscope
one-Minute TEST Answers

/. Archimedes. famous Greek
mathematician.
g. Rise. .....r...s. ~
3, NO.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

An actor refuses to gaze at himself
on the screen for fear of becoming sick
of himself. And making it unanimous.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

office, producers believe, and given
a good buildup should make the
grade in high. Studio won't shoot
the works, however, until Swanson
has made successful picture, which
brings them smack up against
casting problem.
Obviously if Swanson is to do a
sock return to bright lights she
must head the billing, which she
cannot do If coupled with a male
lead like Robert Taylor or of the
Robert Montgomery caliber. On the
other hand, unless the rest of the
cast is up to snuff the picture may
turn sour, and a turkey would kill
the Swanson comeback deader than
Dillinger.
Further TO complicate matters
Swanson's leading man must not
look too young. James Stewart seems
likely candidate. Although by
no means elderly he could pass for
any age from 25 to 40.
Swanson has one picture deal
with options, and will make her
bid as night club hostess in
MAIZE Kenyon" She made her
last major film five years ago.
rs my wig on straight" asked
President Roosevelt of Jean Har-
low, according to presidential gag
line brought back from the Wash
ington birthday ball by the blond
film actress. fef.6f+snsA
The president .queried the state
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

nounces You will hear from me,
and that means a job.
The most twittery moments many
experience is in presence of pros
pective boss. 1t usually means so
much. And we strain for poise and
eloquence and thus frequently ap-
pear off-center The modern en-
ployer understands that and is usu-
ally considerate, for he realizes that
the awkward, confused and inarti-
culate candidate may prove to be
an employee of exceptional worth
when he has gained equilibrium.
Carnegie liked men who were visibly
nervous on a new job.
80
was in Bob Davis's magazine
office one day when bright, good
looking girl sought post in the old
Munsey organization. Her costume
had refined but down-at-heel
look. Yet she made an impressive
talk and got the job. Then In a
sudden let-down said, Nov, you
must excuse my little cry before
/ go tell my mother, who Is waiting
in the reception hall outside" And
she had her little cry and went out
head hight
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

A government bureau urges that cltl-
zens repair their homes. Ohio valley
residents might begin scraping off the
barnacles.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
. . .

nounces You will hear from me-
and that means a job.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16

BRINGING
ALL TIE NEWS
10 NirEIiIAL
VALLEY
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
Commodity Level
Higher For Week

The general level Of wholesale
commodity prices was somewhat
higher last week, according to the
index compiled by the National
Fertilizer Association. This index
in the week ended September II
advanced to 500 from $50 in the
preceding week, the first upturn
registered by the index since the
middle of July when the years
highest point was recorded. A
month ago the index stood at 87.5
and a year ago at SO.4, based on
the 1926-1928 average as 100.
Higher prices for farm products
and foods were primarily RESPONSE
BILE for the upturn in the index.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15

wine and literally "bury the
Ratchet"
Similar feasts are being pre-
pared throughout the nation, Woo
Wing said, as he announced that
appeals will be sent to the $40 Chi
nese asking each to contribute
toward relief and Red Cross work,
Wing said no attempt would be
made to recruit troops for Chinese
armies.
China today under the lead
ership Of the great Generals
sino Chang Kai-Shek is a united
nation-united under a common
cause and all Cinnamon feel
that unity. 1t was g question Of
either unite or cease to exist"
Wing said.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
KOO DENIES FOE
REQUIRES ROOM

GENEVA, Sept. is G.N.S0.
DR.. wellington Koo, Chinese am
hassador to Paris and League Of
Nations representative, denied in q
speech before the league assembly
that an excess of population was
forcing Japan to invade China.
Over-population of Japan has
frequently been advanced by the
Japanese as an argument in de-
tense of their inroads on the
ASiatic continent.
But Koo declared Japan had a
population no more dense than
Belgium'S. He said Japan's aim
was to expel Europe and the
United states from Asia, and
claimed that China thus was de.
Tending foreign interests as we'll as
her own territory from Japan. He
urged quick measures to halt the
conflict.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
SAVE SHANGHAI,
POWERS PLEA

SHANGHAI, Sept. is Q.N.S).
American and British authorities
made a new plea to Chinese and
Japanese officials today to keep
the war out of Shanghai's Inter
national Settlement.
Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, COM
mander-in-chief of the United
States Asiatic fleet, and Sir
Charles Little, British naval COM
mander-in-chief in China, sent
notes to Japanese Admiral Hase-
gawa and Chinese Mayor o. <.
Yui, of Shanghai, voicing the re-
iterated request.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15

The fierce tong wars that once
split the ever-diminishing ranks Of
the Chinese in Denver and other
large American cities have died
down. And in their place comes
feastS of brotherhood, all united
under a common cause.-the de
feat of Japan.
Peace between Denver's two
fighting tongs"-the Bingoos,
with Chinn Mau or Willie Chinn,
one time mayor" of Chinatown
at their head, and the Hop
Sings" of which the highly edu-
Gated Woo Wing is leader, became
apparent as the two groups pre-
pared to sit together over a feast
Of shark fins, birds nest and rice
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
KLAN'S ROSTER
IN N. Y. is $4,000

NEW YORK, Sept. IS GN.S0.
J. L. Baskin, middle-aged Rich
mond CVa) lawyer, who said he
was the grand dragon of a realm
of the Ku Klux Khan covering
Virginia, West Virginia. Maryland
and the District Of Columbia, was
authority today for the statement
that there were approximately
5000 members of the hooded
order in the metropolitan area.
Frankly annoyed when his
presence here was revealed at
the campaign headquarters Of
Senator Royal s. Copeland, may
orally candidate in tomorrow's
primary elections, Baskin insisted
his order had no particular in
terest in any single candidate.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
Suspect Trapped
In Love Staying

NEWARK, N. j., Sept. is oct.
.P.SD.-A cross-country chase for a
slayer-for-love ended today in New
ark with the arrest Of Manuel de
Pinho, 80, wanted at Rodeo, Calf. :,
for the murder of his cousin,
Emanuel Sando. De Pinho was
trapped when he was lured to the
Newark main post office by a no
tice that a letter was waiting for
him there. He confessed that he
had slashed his cousins throat
and weighted his body in a creek
over a girl.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
$500 SAIL ORS
WILL GUARD SEA
PIRATES
70 Warships Stationed
In Mediterranean
BY DAVID p. SENTNER
(Copyright. 1897. by International
News ServicO)

LONDON, Sept. is ON.s).
COMMUNICATIVE htefs Of the
French and British fleets in the
Mediterranean have ordered all
British and French warships in
that sea to conform to terms Of the
"Nyon arrangement" to halt
piracy. International News Service
learned today.
Units of the two fleets are thus
under instructions to sink any
phantom submarines" caught at.
lacking neutral merchant ships Of
any nationality-except Spanish
on the high seas.
10 WARSHIPS IN ZONE
Officials estimated approximate
ly 70 British and French warshipS
were in the Mediterranean.
Under terms of the agreement,
II an American or other foreign
ship, excluding Spanish vessels,
should be attacked by a pirate"
submerSible, British and French
warships in the vicinity immedi.
ately would go to the attacked
ships assistance.
The actual Anglo-French de-
stroyer patrol scheme is not likely
to come into full force for several
days, high admiralty authority
said. Sir Alfred, Pound, British
commander.in-chief of the Medi.
terranean fleet, is scheduled to
confer with the French COM
mander-in-chief at Oran tomorrow,
STRENGTH LISTED
Once the destroyer patrol
scheme, which includes two Brit
ish and two French cruisers, is
working effectively. it is estimated
the Anglo-F French naval force &C.
lively engaged in combating the
submarine menace will total $500
men, % six-inch guns, 235 At
inch guns and 500 torpedo tubes.
Meanwhile, diplomatic reports
reached London from Geneva that
France and the Soviets had over
ruled the British wish to concede
Italy's demand for parity in the
Mediterranean patrol If she Is to
cooperate with it.
The British. however, are still
striving to pave the way for Italian
participation in the arrangement,
despite the fact that italy, like
Germany. held aloof from the
Nyon conference.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
JAPANESE OPEN
BIGGEST drive

Continued from Page u
the main section Of their army
hurriedly Withdrew.
Despite proximity Of the heavy
fighting, Peiping itself remained
unaware Of the battle.
SHANGHAI, Sept. Is UN.s).
A major offensive against the new
Chinese "Hindenburg line" in the
direction Of Chapel and Liuho viii
be launched as soon as prepare
tons are completed, a Japanese
military spokesman announced TO-
day. Both sides spent the day
consolidating their positions amid
desultory artillery and machine
gun fire.
LONDON, Sept. is GNso.
Thirty thousand Chinese and 1000
Japanese casualties are estimated
to have resulted from the conflict
at Shanghai, the London Daily Ex-
press reported in dispatch from
the battlefront today.
The same report said that when
Japanese troops launched q ter
rifle onslaught against Chinese
positions at Liuho, piercing the
ranks Of the defenders, the Chi
nese drew their "old-time two
handed swords and Topped off
japanese limbs and heads like
turnip tops"
The Washington times., 1937-09-15

Of the Khan, asserted Copeland
was given K. K. K. support in the
1928 senatorial fight, the doctor,
seeking nomination in New York'S
mayoralty race. snapped: ,
II know nothing about it. If
that is true, they supported .
good man. I despise the Klan.
MY whole connection has
been against organizations Of
that character. I fought the
father Of the K. K. K. and the
A. P. A. and I began my adult
life by fighting intolerance. If
they are seeking reprisalS now
I'll take them all on, one at
a time or in a group"
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
failing Neutrals
Laid to Paraguay

BUENOS AIRES, September Is
GN.S0-A grave situation con-
fronted Paraguayan and Bolivian
officials today after two neutral
officers surveying military posi-
lions in the disrupted Chaco region
reported they had been arrested
and held in Jail one day by Para
guayan authorities near Sante Fe.
The neutral officers were max
ing a survey in response to Bolivian
charges that the Paraguayans
were advancing their military lines
in the Chaco.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
Japanese Issue
Warning to League

TOKYO, Sept. is G.N.S0.-A
sharp warning to the League of
Nations of the danger of inviting
results other than those ex-
pected" if it interferes with the
Sino-Japanese dispute was voiced
today by a spokesman for the
Japanese foreign office.