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Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07

For three seasons FL Centre high
school has sponsored a basketball
tournament at the Spartan GYM
nasium with little success the
games played in the tournament
were interesting right enough j..
but the turnout was disappointing
The tournament was scheduled
originally to stimulate interest in
the game of basketball but
the poor turnouts. the lack of en-
coura cement from other towns in
the valley forced El Centre TO
abandon the tournament idea this
season
This seasons basketball race
promises TO be the most closely
contested IN recent years -. games
in the past have provided more
thrills per minute than any high
school sport Yet fans refuse
to come out Seating arrange
ments have been boosted at the
gym Better and more games
have been scheduled by the Junior
colleges and high schools, and
high school officials are looking
forward TO a banner year But
without the support of the school
students and OF the valley busi-
ness men, the sport is due for an
other poor season
Commercial basketball leagues
have been formed in Brawley and
Fl Centre in recent years and To-
cal loop leaders are already making
plans for a schedule this season
IL might be good idea to start
the industrial league earlier this
year in order to stimulate interest
81 commercial league play
In past years commercial league
schedules have been delayed until
late in the year and as a result
the attendance is almost limited
to the players themselves
Formation of the commercial loop
early in the season may aid in the
stimulation of the sport in the
valley And it's a cinch it won't
hurt Do We hear an offer TO
start the ball rolling?
Bob Elliott. Imperial Valleys
contribution to professional base
ball. Sunday climaXed his sensa-
tional play in winter league base
ball with a home run smash to
win the second game Of a double
header with Farley's Clothiers
Elliott has been hitting the ball
consistently this season and though
he has not the high average OF
some of the other players he has
batted in more runs.
Bull Mateo and Frankie Jack
son. who put on one of the seasons
classic boxing matches at Calexleo
last Thursday night, will meet in
rematch next Thursday
Mateo defeated Jackson but the
Ei Centro Negro had just finished
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07

SClNCo Will Hlttl DldWlcy 1llSll
school, will start at 7:30
The Arabs reserve team boasts
a strong lineup and the reserve
Brawley high game may over
shadow the feature tilt of the night
Brawley high won the valley
league championship last season
and apparently has a better club
this year.
The Naval hospital quintet will
present an accurate shooting team
that is slated to be the class of
San Diego commercial league teams
this season, and will be a splendid
test to determine the strength Of
the junior college quintet.
The Arabs have no outstanding
players this year but have a club
that is rapidly rounding into a
smooth working unit. r. r. Taylor
anticipates a more successful sea-
son than was enjoyed last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
Hank at 1t Again,
Scores "a Points

PALO ALTO, Cal. Dec. 7. CUP)
Hank Luisetti scored "a points TO
lead Stanford University's Pacific
Coast championship b sketba a IL
team to 80 to 81 victory over the
Olympic club of San Francisco
last night Stanford meets San
Jose State tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
Jackson, MateO
Head Fight Card

frankie Jackson and Bull Mateo
will meet in the main event Thurs
day night in Calexico.
Ramon Burns, Jimmie Allen, Joe
Padilla, Bob Pacheco and a host
OF other leading valley battlers will
feature the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7. CUP)-
Chapman college, led by two fast
breaking forwards, Roger Slater
and Benjamin Sherman, defeated
the transforming Chico State col
lege basketball team Al to &c at
the Chapman gymnasium last
night. Slater, responsible for l6
points, was high scorer, and Ben
iamin, with 10 was second.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Markets At
A Glance
ny United PRESS

Stocks irregnlary hlsheT III hhii
trading. .,
ment Issues lower.
Curb stocks irregular and qulet.
Foreign exchange easy In rela-
tion TO the dollar.
Wheat q to lower; corn closed
u to x lower.
Rubber lower.
Silver unchanged in New ofork
al 44A cents a fine ounce; up l-lo
penny in London at 49, pence
fine ounce
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
TO
PLAY IN BOWL

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. 7. (UP) -
Auburn will represent the south
in the Orange Bowl football game
here New Years day against Michi-
gan State if southeastern confer
ence permission to participate is
obtained
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
WOMEN TO HOLD
LADIES DAY.

Feminine golfers will hold their
weekly Ladies Day Wednesday at
the Barbara Worth club. If suffi-
cient number appear, a sweepstakes
will be held
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
1AGERS MEET NAVY FIVE
Arab Reserves 70
Tackle BrawIey Hi
In PreIin1 Contest

A fast moving Ell Centre junior college basketball
team will its regular of play Wednesday night
in the Central high gymnasium against an undefeated
Naval Hospital cage team from San Diego
preliminary game, in which the junior college re-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
JOHN ROBERTSON
PLACES FIRST

John Robertson with 4 up on par
was first in the match play VS.. par
Sunday N. c. Jones of Yuma and
Nolan Smith tied for second
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
=. a. CHAINS
T.. a. HAY

a. ....... s20. 90
81 : teaf,, $500
4. =. Ne. . and mixed Sl4.oo-l4.oV
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
l.. A. LIVESTOCK

Los ANGELES, Dec. Z tUP) =
Hogs 500. Steady TO IS cents lower;
grain fed 8.4o-S.s0; locals s.25.
Cattle 1,l0o. hoidovers 2O42. Slow
early sales Is to 25 cents lower for
two days; medium steers 1907 .s5
fed Mexieans 7; few stockers 5.50-
ESQ. heifers els; cows 1905; cut
ter grade 310-4.50; bulls to 6.25
late Monday good 10 choice steers
s75-9.10; fed heifers 7.S5; CALVES
500. holdover 1870. Slow, yealers
staedy; calves 25 cents loWeF,, bulk
calves6-7: few vealers lO.50t stock
calves 5.75-7.25.
sheep 100 steady; medium ypoled
lambs s. -
L. Al. BANKS
LOS ANGELES. Dee. 7 UP) -
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
COTTON
NEW ORLEANS. Dec: 7 UP)-
CHICAGO GRAINS

Spots steady; middling SO2; sa
4.002.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07

Bull Mateo and Frankie Jack
son. who put on one of the seasons
classic boxing matches at Calexico
last Thursday night, will meet in
. rematch next Thursday
Mateo defeated Jackson but the
Ell Centro Negro had just finished
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-07
L. A. BANKS

LOS ANG ELEs. Dee. 7 UP)
Transamerica ............. 1OA II
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

scribed the financial crisis and de-
clared: "The nation asks for action,
and action now"
Echoes of that earlier speech were
heard in the Presidents peroration:
eff we would keep faith with those
who had faith in us, if we would
male democracy succeed, l say we
must act-now!"
To Speak Again
Last weeks speech was the first of
two or more in which the President
plans to take the court issue to the
public by radio, as he has done with
many another issue in the last four
wears. A fireside chat was scheduled
for last Tuesday night. The Senate
Judiciary Committee was expected
to begin it's hearings on the Judici-
airy Bill Wednesday.
Points to Court Hindrance
Recalling the verdicts against the
AAA, the NRA, the Railroad Retire
ment Act, the Guffey Coal Act and
the Ned York State Wage
Laws, and pointing to lower court
decisions hindering the operation of
the IVA and the Wagner Labor Re-
lations Act, the President raised the
question whether ''this session of
Congress" could fulfill his party's
promises to labor and agriculture
without fear of notification.
The President reminded the party
leaders assembled before him, and
the nation which listend by radio, of
the promises he had made at Madi-
son Square Garden in the challeng-
ing speech which ended his last
campaign. 1--WE gave warning last
November" he said, that we had
only just begun to fight. Did some
people really believe we did not
mean it? Well, l meant it, and you
meant it."
Telegrams received at the White
House in response to the Presidents
appeal were reported as running
seven out of eight in favor of "judi-
cial reform" One echoing message
said simply, "Now." Another read:
''You would get 100000 kilograms
on tonight's speech but to many OF
your followers kilograms are a
luxury"
In the Capitol the immediate re-
action was to confirm both propon-
ents and opponents of the bill in
their convictions. Senator Norris, a
follower of the President, said it
was 'the best speech Mr.. Roosevelt
ever made" On the other hand, Sen
ators Burke, Wheeler and others
made pointed criticisms. Admins
tration leaders were content to wait
the speech, they said, was intended
as "cushion shot Roosevelt tC
the country, the country to Congress
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11
Some Bills Introduced Relating
to Ashe County

The following are some bills intro
duced in the House in Raleigh that
are of interest to Ashe county read
ers. No check has been made as to
whether the bills have passed both
the House and the Senate or not.
The bills are:
H. B. $3.50, introduced by Repre-
sentative Hash: To amend chapter 33
of the public-local laws of 1885 and
to ratify the postponement of sales
of land for taxes in the county of
Ashe and to authorize the issuing of
alias summons in foreclosure pro-
ceedings. It extends to January 1,
1888, the time to foreclose certifi-
Gates of sales of land for 1923 to
1885, inclusive, and provides that
sheriff or tax collector shall not re-
ceive any commission on taxes and
certificates collected subsequent to
settlement, but commissioners may
employ and compensate any person
to collect delinquent taxes. It fixes
the attorney fees in tax cases as fol-
lows: $3.50 if taxes paid after COM
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11
PUBLIC INVITED TO N.Y.A
MEETING in COURTHOUSE

The public is invited to attend an
open meeting at the courthouse in
Jefferson Thursday, March II, at 7
p. M, for the purpose Of enlighten-
ing those who are interested in the
purpose and use of the NYA, or Ma
tional Youth Administration.
The district director of the NYA
will be present to explain the pro-
gram and the help it is supposed to
give to the youth of the nation.
So far this county has not had
many NYA workers and Mrs. w. J..
Ray, new head of the work in the
county, is anxious to stir up added
interest in it and in that way get
more money for the young people
here.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11
I resident Asks Action
Now on Court Reform

plan. State Legislatures, bar associa-
tions and civic bodies have adopted
resolutions for and against.
But for a month the President held
his fire, permitting others to debate
publicly while he conferred private
ly with advisers and Congressman.
Last week he spoke out, carrying his
plan to the people in speech as
vigorous as any made in the 1896
campaign.
T6e~setting was a Democratic "vic-
anniversary of his first Inaugural
tory" dinner on March 4, the fourth
ton. Mr.. Roosevelt's earnest, unsmil-
ing delivery, contrasting with the
merry mood of the Democratic din
ers and with his own usual style, re-
minded many listeners of the in
augural four years earlier when,
stern-faced and grim-voiced, he de-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11
AGED RESIDENT DIES
Jacob A. Goodman Dies on Beaver
Creek at the Age of 81

Jacob A. Goodman, one of Ashe
countys oldest residents died at his
home on Beaver Creek Tuesday fol-
lowing brief illness from pneu-
monia.
Funeral services will be held at
the home today, Thursday, at eleven
o'clock. Reverends Roby Burket and
Ezekiel Sexton will be in charge.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah
Goodman, and the following chill
dren: Mack and Otto, of Fleetwood;
James, w. Jefferson; Reeves, South
Carolina; Mrs. Arbie Edwards and
Mrs. Annie Houck of Baldwin.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11
FAW-AMOS WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Faw announce
the marriage of their daughter
Lenna, to Cyril F. Amos, of Newton
N. c., on Saturday evening, October
"a, 1886, in York. S. c.
Mrs. Amos is a graduate of New
ton High School. She attended the
Carolina Business School in Char
lotte. Mr.. Amos is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. F. w. Amos, of Newton
and graduate of the Mebane Bust
ness School, in Newton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos will make
their home in Newton where Mr..
Amos holds a position with the
government.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11
Chief Executive Uses Victory
Dinner to Deliver Seriously
Unsmiling Speech
FOR AND AGAINST CHANGE

At noon on Feb. 5, month ago
last Friday, President Roosevelt sent
to Congress his message asking pow
er to appoint six justices to the SUI
preme Court if those now over sew
enty did not retire Thereby he
brought to an abrupt close the era of
political tranquility that had follow
ed his reelection.
The controversy which followed
has cut across party lines more jag
gedly than anything since the begin
ming of the New Deal. Many Demo-
Gratis have opposed the Presidents
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

plant filed and before further ac-
ton; SIS if paid prior to final judg-
ment, and $40 otherwise.
H. B. 869-Hash-Permit WarrenS-
vile aldermen to fix salary.
H. B. 870-Hash-Regulate quad
rennial assessment in Ashe.
H. B. 223-Reference to Ashe
elections.
H. B. 604-Reference to Ashe jury
list.
H. B. 905-Hash-Amend 1888 act
relative Ashe bond issues in NUM-
cipalities.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

HORSE FOR SALE-Will sell Den
mark stallion horse that John
Henry May rode last season at pub
lie auction in West Jefferson Satur-
day March Is at p. m. near
Smithey's Store. Description: color,
black; smooth mouth. j. c. Remine,
Meadow View, Va. p
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

WANTED take orders for fruit
trees, ferns, shrubs and flowers for
Stark Brothers Nursery Company,
one of the oldest and most reliable
firms in America. Stark's have ex-
elusive rights to all of the late
Luther Burbank products. Mrs. J. C.
Gambill, Beaver Creek, N. c. C
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

FOR SALES hp. gasoline engine;
1O-year-old mare; 1880 A model
Ford truck, short couple. Priced
cheap for quick sale. Jack Rhodes,
Warrensville, N. G. c
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

EDWARDS BUS will leave West
Jefferson on Sunday, March 18th
at a. m. for Bel Air, Md. Special
rates. For information or reservation
call at West jefferson Hotel or write
w. B. Edwards, Darlington, Md.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

FOR SALE-Small farm of 81 acres,
good house and barn about IL
mile from Jefferson. See or write
j. w. Wayman, West Jefferson. p
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

Perfume is made from the fiddle
wood tree of Bermuda, from the
Pride of India flower and from Eas-
ter lilies, oleander, sweet peas, gar
denias, freesia, and passion flowers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

Russian peasants wear sheepskin
coats the year round. In summer
they wear the skin side next to the
body and in winter the fleece side in.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

MEMS AND BOYS new spring
suits for Easter at mOney-saving
prices. McNeilPs Store, west JEFF
ferSOn, N. G.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

FOR SALE-Team of four-year-old
horses, well broke. See the Hafer
Chevrolet Co., West Jefferson. C
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

WANTED-Three furnished rooms
or an apartment. See L. D. Gather,
Hotel Tucker, West Jefferson. c
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

WANTED-A few truck loads
of curley maple logs. For
prices see B. w. Jones, Of
Lansing, N. G. Alp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

Michigan has a coast line of 1889
miles on the Great Lakes, Florida
has $3.50 miles on the Gulf of Mexi-
co and 1921 miles on the Atlantic
ocean.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11
Want Ads
Twenty-Five Cents Charged
for Each Want AID

FOR SALE-Corn and fodder. See
or write j. F. Neal, Jefferson,
North Carolina. q
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-11

A building in Charlotte, N. c. is
built entirely of coal.
Evening star., 1937-11-15

large part Of it, run out. Just where
that leak Wss he was on his way to
find out. All that was necessary was
for him to follow the current that was
caused by the leak. The nearer he
got to the dam the faster the current
became. So he was led straight to
the hole that had been cut in the
dam. All the way he had kept under
water
Close to the dam he put his head
above water for breath OF fresh air
and hasty but keen glance all
around. That look, brief as it was,
told him what he wanted to know.
There WAS hole in the dam, but it
was near the top and it wasn't a very
big one. 1t had been newly cut. He
remembered the sound Of choppins
that he had heard
Paddy sank below the surface and
straiehtway swan back TO join Mrs.
Paddy at their house. He told her
what he had discovered.
1T isn't big hole" said ne. We
can fll it easily and stop the leak.
The thing l don't like about it is
that We will have to show ourselves.
II the leak was down low we could
repair the dam and stop it without
having to show ourselves at ALL Were
it night instead of day. l wouldn't
mind so much. But it isn't. and we'll
have to make the best of matters.
The dam must be repaired right away.
Well show ourselves as little as pos
sible."
DO vou think that hole was made
Evening star., 1937-11-15

by one of those two-legsed creatures?'
Mrs. Paddy asked
Il know it was" Paddy replied. Il
saw how some Of the sticks were cut.
No teeth could cut like that"
Together they swan under water
over to the dam. They put their heads
above water and quickly surveyed the
break. Then Mrs. Paddy remained in
the water and Paddy climbed out on
the dam, waddled across TO the other
side. all the time making careful
examination Of that cut, but also ell
the time testing the air for scent Of
an enemy and keeping his ears open
for suspicious sounds. Then he re-
turned and slid into the water beside
Mrs. Paddy. They put their heads
together. Then they dived.
A moment later Paddy came out
with stick. He carried 1t across to
the other side of the dam and care
fully placed 1t In the cut where 1t
would do the most good. Back he
waddled and there was Mrs. Paddy
with another stick for him. She
showed no more than her head. 1t
was perfect corporation. Paddy TAX
ing the real risk, for a Beaver out OF
Evening star., 1937-11-15

water always runs some risk. In this
case Paddy had no means Of knowing
how great that risk might be.
They worked fast. those two. They
worked fast and without waste Of
effort. Had you been Watching you
might have thought that those
sticks were placed haphazard. Then
when you saw in how short 4 time
that hole was plugged with sticks and
mud you would begin to doubt that
Those clever workers were too skilled
for their work to be ha phazard.
(Copyright, 1872
Evening star., 1937-11-15
ADVERTISEMENT.
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Asthma-bronchitis
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Sold in Conodo

Two or three doses of the Famous
RtCKJ.EY'S MIXTURE in sweetened hot
va er and slipped slowly Just before retiring
usually ensures restful nights sleep.
Asthma Bronchitis sufferers enjoy
roughlesS night you'll sleep sound and
wake refreshed if YOU will be lust wise
enough TO take > or 3 doses before you
40 80 he'd.
RUCKLEY'S MIXTURE is sold by all
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Ruckley's out-Sels all other Cough and
Cold remedies in cold Gintry Canada. Feo-
pies Drug Stores
Evening star., 1937-11-15

The honest workman always will
Take pride In what he does with skill
Paddy the Beaver.
THERE is no work that does not
require 4 certain amount of skill
if 1t is to be done ~ it should be done
As simple job as digging . hole may
be done skillfully or otherwise. The
honest workman. no matter how hum
BILE his task. will take pride In doing
it with as much skill as he can COM
mand. The trouble with the world
today is that so much of labor takes
no pride in what it does.
Paddy the Beaver is not that kind,
nor is Mrs Paddy. They work hard,
but whatever the job they have to
do, they do it as skillfully As they
know how. They lake honest pride
In their work and in doing it the best
way that they can.
Paddy had discovered that there
was leak in the dam that made the
pond in which was the splendid house
that he and Mrs. Paddy had built, 4
house that Wonld be useless because
unsafe should all the water, or even a
Evening star., 1937-11-15
Turkey Dinner Wednesday.

Delta Circle OF the Church Of St.
Stephen and the Incarnation will
hold turkey dinner Wednesday from
5 to Z pm. at the parish house, Six
teenth and Newton streets NV.
Candy and fancy articles will be sold.
Evening star., 1937-11-15

Egypt to Buy Wheat.
The Egyptian government will buy
= portion OF that nations surplus
wheat.
Evening star., 1937-11-15
Bedtime Stories
By THORNTON w. BURGESS.

The honest workman always will
Take pride In what he does with skill
Paddy the Beaver.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-20
KNIVES FLASH,
 CLUBS SWING,
 FOLSOM PRISON
One Guard, Two Convicts Die in Disorders
 Sunday WARDEN SUFFERS
 12 STAB WOUNDS
Dea dly But Unsuccessful Attempt Is Made in
 Break for Liberty

s FOLSOM, Cal, Sept 20. =. One Folsom State prison guard and two convicts are dead and eight others including Warden Clarence Larkin were wounded in a brief and deadly but unsuccessful attempt to break prison yesterday
 The warden is in a hospital with twelve stab wounds in his body.
 Two guards and five convicts were also wounded in the melee in which flashing knives and swing ing clubs were used.
 The melee climaxed the Warden's usual Sunday interview with in- mates.
 There was 20 minutes of furious lightning which began when seven long term inmates stepped out of line and rushed Warden Larkin in the office of the Captain of the Guards. I The trouble ended with all con- victs being beaten prostrate.
 Guard H. E. Martin was stabbed to death.
 Convicts Clyde Stevens and Ben ny Kucharski are dead.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-20
Rebellion Breaks Out On PaImer Colony School Front;
 They Won't Co to Wasilla

the Palmer school. Legal opinion had been given by Attorney Gen. eral James s. Truitt pointing out that the Board of Education has full and complete authority to designate what school the children shall at tend and that the parents will be subject to penalty if they do not send their children to school as pro- vided by law.
 The Board of Education has in- structed Commissioner Karnes to see that the children attend the proper school. No late news has come from the Matanuska battle front.