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DERRICK FACES
KIDNAP CHARGE

BINGHAMTON, N. Y, Sept, 10
G.N.SO.-Clyde Derrick, youthful
desperate who held two johnson
City policemen captive for IL
hours, was to face formal kidnap-
ing charges today.
Derrick, who surrendered tamely
after boasting he never would be
taken alive, blamed dice games for
his life of crime"
"Dice started it ALL" he said.
"They cost me $4,000 in the last
year."
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COney Isle Plane
Dives Into Ocean

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 G.N.S0.
When boardwalk strollers at
Coney Island reported they saw
an airplane crash" into the ocean
last night, radio cars and police
launch raced to the scene at top
speed, but arrived too late to rem
der aid. The craft had gone to
Davy Jones' locker.
Investigation revealed it was a
42-inch model being flown by a
youth at the beach.
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Gun Find Blocks
Chain Gang Break

MACON, Ga, Sept. 10 QN.S).
Confiscating guns smuggled into
the prison, county chain gang Of
ficials today disclosed a daring
plot by a number of convicts to
shoot their way to freedom.
Guns are believed to have been
smuggled into the prison by con-
federateS.
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WRITER is DEAD

ROME. N. Y, Sept. Is Q.N.S0.
Richard G. S. Rowland, "a, news
paper correspondent for As years,
was dead today at his home here.
He leaves q daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Harmon, Of Chicago.
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MISS AMERICAS
"SNUB" LEAVES
JUDGES DAzED
Beauty Spurns Chance
To See Hollywood

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Sept.
10 (CTP.S).-Bette Cooper! tall,
slim 17-year-old New Jersey blonde
who was crowned Miss America
for 1887" left Atlantic City and
its beauty show promoters flat
today-the first miss America"
that ever renowned all the prizes
and other rewards of victory.
These would have included a
five-day contract at the Steel Pier,
a plane trip to Hollywood for a
movie test, at least six weeks in
vaudeville-and a chance to buy
a $1,000 Persian lamb coat at cost
price.
"COST" IS CATCH
1t was the Persian lamb coat
at cost-that sent Miss Cooper
home to Hackettstown, N. j., this
afternoon "to nurse a cold" when
she should have been posing for
news-reel cameramen and news
paper photographers and being
interviewed by the press.
THAT $1,000 coat looked pretty
good in the publicity notices." said
her father, LeBrun Cooper, "but
there was a catch in 1t. Right
here is a letter telling what q
wonderful bargain it is-at cost
price.
Besides" he added, cher
physique wouldn't stand the strain
Of public appearances right now.
She has a heavy chest cold, she
has lost five pounds and she needs
building up. Her doctor said she
ought to go home and STA there
for a week, just resting. After
that she can think of Hollywood
if they still want her.
SCHOOL FIRST
Personally, I'd prefer that
she model for magazine covers
or something like that while she
finishes her course at the
Centenary Collegiate Institute
at Hackettstown."
Miss Cooper's walkout left be-
hind a bewildered group Of page
ant promoters, city officials, and
theatrical agents who had argued
with her and her parents for
hours.
Tonight the promoters weren't
quite sure what they were going
to do about it all. George D.
Tyson, executive director Of the
pageant, said he still considered
Miss Bertrand Island" the
name under which Miss Cooper
entered the contest-as Miss
America for 1887" But the spot
light originally intended for the
comely New Jersey girl was
switched to Miss Alice limerick,
also IT, who, as Miss Texas, won
second place in the contest.
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1879 to Is % Savings on
DENTAL RESERVATIONS

| have reduced
my Standard
lied regular
dental fe e S
1919 to $50
on all dental
restora tions
until Sept. 30.
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perfect, but just the same it IS
the first step on the road to
reformation of the present So
cial and economic mess. I def
nitely believe some good is COM
ing of the C. I. o."
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TREASURY CONDITION

G.N.SO Treasury balance as
of September 10, $3,001 272,75S.40;
miscellaneous internal revenue,
$8,169,475.81; customs receipts,
$11,542655.73.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Sales Contest For
Junior Play

A contest to sell tickets for the
Junior class play THE Two I'M
posters has been arranged by the
ticket chairmen. The sellers have
been divided into two teams. the
Reds and Greens. The losing team
will have TO wear colored ribbons
to school Monday and do anything
the winning team asks of them
This contest is taking place of the
usual custom of giving free tickets
to the sellers Tickets may be
bought from any of the many sellers
or at Clements Drug store. where
they may be reserved.
Mary Ann Riddle and Ruth Nc
Climans are in charge of the con-
test between the two teams and arc
trying to create interest on the part
of students. A meeting of all sellers
was held Tuesday, when the teams
were divided.
The dress rehearsal of the play
has been scheduled for Wednesday
night. when the actors will 90
through the whole play as it will be
given Friday and Saturday in the
high school auditorium at o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
High School Art
Exhibit Attracts
Attention

An extensive art exhibit of great
MASTERPIECES opened Monday at the
high school and Junior college art
room for a weeks showing.
Sponsored by the Women's Ten
Thousand club and supported by
other active civic organizations, this
unusually complete exhibit features
reproductions of the worlds finest
paintings. including Gainsborough's
Blue Boy" two of Raphaels most
famous Madonnas, Holbein's "Mer-
chant of Gisze", Duveneck'S Whist
ling Boy. da Vinci's Last Supper
and Mona Lisa. Other MASTER
pieces include Corots, Graf, 1nnes,
Reynolds, two MaXiield Parishes,
Vincent, Amick, and Rembrant.
All together, $50 examples of per-
lection in color and design are re-
produced. Members of the art de-
partment have prepared brief &C
counts of the history of each paint
ing for the benefit of visitors to
the exhibit.
The hours are from $3.50 to 5 pm.
and 7 to 9 pm. Proceeds from the
exhibits will go toward purchasing
similar reproductions for the school,
the showing being open to the
public
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
FarelUeH Party For
J. II. Mahaffeys

Mr.. and Mrs j. II. Mahaffey,
who are leaving the valley shortly
were guests of honor at farewell
dinner party given Monday night
by Mrs. Myrtle Carroll and Mrs.
Dorothea frederick at 663 Olive
avenue.
The guests first met for dinner
at the r. r. Snow residence and
after dinner returned to the home
of Mrs. Tredenick for games and
refreshments.
Guests invited were members of
the Rebekahs' lodge, Mrs, Mahaffey
having been active in that organi-
zation. The Mahaffeys have not
decided definitely on their new
home but are considering northern
California.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Mahaffey, Mr.. ami Mrs. Herbert
Harris of Imperial; Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Flood, Mrs. Clarence Tay-
lor. Mrs. Florence Lferle, Mrs. VIII
Dixon, Mrs. Sarah Kenday, Miss
Jean Gale, Mrs. Eleanor Williams.
Jack York was also presented
as a guest.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Work of Foreign
Poets Discussed
For Pen Women

= Modern women of other countries
who are eXcelling in the field of
poetry were described for the Ell
Centro branch, National League of
American Pen Women, by Mrs. H.
J. Ingram of Calipatria when the
branch met Tuesday with Mrs. Don
c. Bitler, 535 Len Rey.
Mrs. Ingram first, in contrast,
outlined the methods and style of
Gertrude Stein and then gave brief
examples of creative methods Of a
number of foreign poets, telling
something of their lives and ac-
compliShmentS and reading from
their poems. Her program was most
complete covering writers of many
types and nationalities.
During the business session Of
ficers were elected as follows: Mrs.
Earle G.. Davis, president, succeed
ing Mrs. W. A. McFadden of BraW-
ley; Mrs. H. j. Ingram, Calipatria,
president; Mrs. Don C. Bitler,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. w. A.
McFadden, recording secretary
Mrs. Clifford Allen, BraWley, treas
urer; Mrs. Edmund Welch, Brawley,
chaplain; Miss Josie Otwell, audi
tor.
At the conclsion of the program
tempting refreshments were served
by Mrs. Bitter. yellow and orange
calendulaS made charming decora-
tionS for the table and for the house
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07

and the Elks feel fortunate in being
able to secure him for their dance,
said Deaton.
In view of the expense involved
in bringing to the valley such a
band, the admission charge has
been increased, so that tickets are
being sold not at the rate of one
per couple, but one per person and
two per couple. This announcement
is made so that there may be no
misunderstanding on the night OF
the dance.
All proceeds will go to local chari-
ty and during the past year the
Elks have made large contributions,
all work being done locally.
Those who attend the dance will
have the opportunity to enjoy the
very best music obtainable for
dancing and also the privilege OF
contributing to this relief work for
valley residents.
Dancing will begin at $3.50 p. m.
Saturday in the veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
CLEMENTS
Phone PIT 9th g. Main
HE4HEHEEEEEH
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Nh oTEQ


Estate of LENA LEEST Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned Georgiana Downs, Ad-
ministratrix of the estate OF Lena
Leest, deceased, to the creditors OF
and all persons having claims
against the said deceased that
within six months after the first
publication of this notice they either
file them with the necessary vouch-
ers in the office of the Clerk of
the Superior Court of the State OF
California, in and for the County
of Imperial, or exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers to the said
Georgiana Downs, as adm.nistra-
trix of said estate at the office of
j. E. Simpson in the County Court
house, Ell Centro, California, the
same being the place designated by
me for the transaction of the bus
ines of the said estate in the
County of Imperial State OF Cali
fornia.
Dated at Ell Centro, California,
this 18th day of March, 1887.
GEORGIANA DOWNS, Ad-
ministratrix of the Estate
of LENA LEEST, Deceased.
ml7, "a, 81, 7, IA
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Mrs. Fred Kenyon Installed as
Camp Fire President
EDITED BY ANNE HARDY DAVIS

Mrs. Fred Kenyon was installed
as president of the Ell Centre Camp
Fire executive board at the lunch
emo meeting Tuesday noon in the
California hotel, succeeding Mrs.
d. B. Roberts.
Other officers are: Mrs. j. B. Nc
Neece, Donald w Ketchen, vice
presidents; Mrs w. c. Costello, sec
retary; A. H. Keller. treasurer: Mrs.
w. N. Boyer, w. A. Scheniman,
Paul A. jenkins, Guy A. Weakley,
directors.
Mrs H. K. McClimanS will con-
tinue as local secretary for the Or
ganization.
Chairmen appointed by Mrs. Ken
yon are: Judge Vaughn N. Thomp-
son, civic: Mrs. Warren E. Sage, ex-
tension; Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong,
education; Mrs. w. J. Meagher a
wards, assisted by Mrs. D. B. Ro-
berts, Mrs. Charles p. Delp, Mrs.
Estelle Reid, Mrs. McNeece; Mrs. A.
B. Hanson, social, assisted by Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Women's Auxiliary
Elects Officers

Mrs. Forrest Ferguson of Holt
vile will succeed Mrs. Harry Hoo
per of Ell Centro as president of
the Barbara Worth golf clubs
Women's auxiliary.
Officers were elected at the an
nual meeting held Tuesday night,
at Mrs. w. A. Scheniman's office,
429 Main, and include: Mrs, Don
Rex, Ell Centro, vice president;
Mrs. j. K. Fahring, Holtville, sec
retary; Mrs. Schenlman, treasurer;
Mrs. John Tyler and. Mrs. Hooper
of Ell Centro with Mrs. William
A. Clarke of Holtville, directors.
The board made plans for the
next bridge luncheon, April 21.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Women's Council in
Monthly Session


Women's Council of the State
Street church enjoyed a program
on Overland Trails" presented at
the meeting Tuesday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. Paul Beman, 705
State street.
Mrs. James T. DeVore's group
was in chage with Mrs. Philip
knights as program shairman.
Mrs. Fred Shaw led the devotion
ais on the subject of I'm Our Racial
Understanding" A dialogue, Along
the Way was given by Mrs. E.
Frost and Mrs. Harmon Tyler. Mrs
J. P. Sweeney read a peper on the
Results of Missions in Central AT
rica"; Mrs. John Green, one on
What the Gospel Has Meant to
Women of Africa" The program
ended with biographical sketch of
the life of DR.. James Aggew, noted
African linguist, Mrs. Evalyn Boman
Westerfield presenting this part of
the program.
After the business session the
members enjoyed social hour some
20 being present.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
EIks Charity Ball Saturday to
Be Outstanding Affair

The advance ticket sales cam
paign waged by the Elks for their
annual charity ball Saturday night
has exceeded our expectations as
over $500 has been netted in the first
two days which breaks all previous
records said Norman c. Deaton,
leading knight and general chair
man for the dance.
This advance sale indicates that
the dance is to be a tremendous
success. The lodge has engaged
Ben Pallack popular and nation
ally known band for the occasion
and this Is piece orchestra will
supply the finest music and enter
tainment.
Ben Pollack is known as the
Dean of sophisticated swing and
is considered one of the finest band
leaders in the nation. lie and his
band have aided prestige to the
famous Culver City Cotton club
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
= !: \
Neu Officers of
Shrine Preside

Newly installed officers of Oasis
Shrine No 20. w. S. of j.. headed
by Mrs. Charles E. Farrell of I'M
perial, worthy high priestess and
DR.. r. L. Palmer of Ell Centre,
watchman of shepherds, officiated
for the first time at the meeting
Tuesday night in the Masonic
temple.
Mrs. Farrell announced her COM
mittee appointments for the year
and the remainder of the meeting
was devoted to routine business
after which refreshments were
served.
Prior to the meeting the officers
met for pot luck dinner, lovely
roses from Mrs. Kuhn's garden
making effective decorations.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Arts And Crafts
Section Elects

Mrs. r. C. Barter heads the Ten
Thousand clubs Arts and Crafts
section, being elected chairman at
the meeting Tuesday in the club
house, succeeding Mrs. Fred Harder.
Mrs. w. A. Swerdfeger is vice.
chairman: Mrs. Louis Wieoener, sec
retary; Mrs. T. Wise, treasurer.
Mrs. L. N. Hitchcock and Mrs.
A. M. Blackburn were luncheon
hostesses and surprised the MEM
bers by presenting each with a
corsage of lovely roses and sweet
peas. Roses also made a gay CEN
terpiece for the long table.
The section spent the day in hand
craft work.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
!! .ooOf Interest to Women 90. ch"reAs.
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar
WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY
Hard of Hearing society, 1880,
high school
Auxiliary initiation, 8, Imperial
Veterans hall
City council, 1880, city hall
Oasis lodge No. 664, +. and A.
M, 1880, Masonic temple
Eagles, 8, $50 Broadway
Troop 3, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut
Choir practice, 1880, Presbyterian
church
Mid-week prayer services, 1880,
First Baptist church
THURSDAY
McCabe-Eucalyptus, 10, G. ii.
Lampkins home
Rotary club, Barbara Worth
Rose Mesquite, Veterans hall
Rural Teachers chorus, 3:45, Will
son school
Pack 5, 4, Harding school
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, !, Elks hall
RAM. No. 1O9, 8, Masonic tenn
pie
Barbara Worth Rebekahs, 8, 222
North Eighth
2O-3O club, $3.50, Wilson school
Townsend club, 1880, Townsend
town hall
Troop As, B.S.A, $3.50, Heber
Troop 5, B.S.A., 1880, Seeley
Troop IA, B.S.A., 1870, Scout hut
Choir practice, 1880, Methodist
church
Lip reading class, !, high school
Choir practice, 7, st. Paurs
ROse-Mesquite farm center, Mes
quite Lake school
Citizenship class, !, high school
Pritchard review, 8, 10000 club
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Entertains Match
Point Club

Match Point Duplicate club mem-
bers were guests Tuesday of Miss
Alvena LaFontaine, who entertain
ed them at the studio of Oria Ke-
noh, $50 Olive avenue.
E. P. Pennebaker and A. H. Kel-
ler won high score for the evenings
play; Mrs. Guy G.. Beynon and
George Noble, second; Mrs. W. B.
SWanberger and Charles Birkhau-
ser, third and Mrs. B. E. Lemons
and r. P. Moore fourth.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Dinner Sponsored
By Heber P.-T.A.

HEBER, April 7.-Heber PIT. A.
sponsored a delicious barbecued
beef dinner Tuesday night in the
school, the affair being sponsored
by the association to raise money
for the milk fund for undernourish-
ed children.
Over 100 persons were present
for the supper, for which Mrs.
Gtorge Farmer was general chair
man, Dent Porter being responsible
for the barbecuing.
Lovely spring flowers decorated
the tables, among them being ex-
quisite liliacs from Banning.
Mrs. Claude Torrence is presi-
dent of the group.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07

B. E. Lemons: G. II. II. Small camp:
Mrs. Earle G.. Davis, Mrs. Costello,
publicity
Other business transacted by the
board included discussion of send
ing delegate to the national con-
vention but in view of the distance
and expense involved it was decided
that no delegate will be sent.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Attend San Diego
8 ct 40 Meeting

Valley ct 40 members attended
a dinner and business meeting
in San Diego Tuesday night hon.
oring Mollie Averill, chapeau ma
tional of the ct 40 Represen-
tatives from Los Angeles and San
Bernardino counties were present
as we'll as those from Imperial and
San Diego.
Valley representatives were: Mrs.
George HickcoX and Mrs. Glenn
Killingsworth of Westmorland;
Mrs. M. r. Brents and Mrs. Hazel
Sheely Dotson of CaleXico, Mrs.
Lawrence Richards of Holtville
and Mrs. R. w. Ware of Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Jasper Department
Meets Friday

Jasper home department will
meet Friday for an all day session
at the Arthur johnson home, the
morning session being devoted to
a laundry demonstration and the
afternoon, to clothing under the
direction of the project leader,
Mrs. G.. T. Steinsultz and Mrs. d.
ClaVerie.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Not Overlooked

Knit goods at Marsh's receive
sufficient pressure to insure firm
ness; but NOT flatneSs.
More and more folks are finding
that the Marsh Dry Cleaners serv-
ice is dependable. A thorough
knowledge of materials and up-to-
date equipment are assurance of
satisfaction.
Location: Barbara Worth Hotel
Building, Telephone 435. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Mckinley P.-T.A.
Session Friday
90

Mckinley PIT. A. is having its
monthly meeting Friday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock in the school. In
observance of nati'{nal public
schools week children of the school
will present a program.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Parish Dinner. is
Well Attended

st. Paul's monthly parish din
ner sponsored by the guild Tues
day night in the social hall proved
to be one of the most popular in
the entire series, large group
OF members and friends being
present to enjoy the delicious menu
served by the guild.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
AUTO RADIATORS
TAKEN RY THIEVES

Between 40 and so automobile
and truck radiators disappeared
from a junk yard on Fourth street.
Ell Centro, this week and arc the
object of a countrywide search by
deputy sheriffs and city police Of
ficerS
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
NeLUs Items About
Valley Residents

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs Carlos
Worrall of Santa Cruz are looking
forward to a visit from them next
week. Mrs. Worrall is the former
Jean Meyer.
90
Mrs. Charles C. Wood of Los
Angeles has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs Richard Hafner. Mr. Hafner
and Mrs. Wood are cousins.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-07
Rebekahs' Meeting
Thursday Night

Barbara Worth Rebekahs will
meet in regular session Thursday
night at o'clock at thu home of
Mrs. Florence Lierle, 222 North
Eighth.
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WAR ADMIRAL
NOW POINTS TO
BELMONT RACE
Will Engage June S With
Fleet Pampoon for Stakes
at New York

BALTIMORE. Md. May IL
(UP).-War Admiral, Golden
Double victor in the Kentucky
Derby and Pimlico prcakness, yes
terday was pointed towards q
third tilt with fleet Pompoon in
the Belmont Stakes ut New York,
June 5.
The longer distance of a mile
and a half in the Belmont classic
was expected to favor the little
seal-brown son of illustriouS Man
O. War. War Admiral beat Pom
pooh handily at a mile and quar-
ter in the Derby, but barely noscd
out J. II. Louchheim's juvenile
champion Of 1886 over the mile
and three-siXteenthS route in the
PreaknesS yesterday.
To many observers, it appeared
that Pompoon was q dead nose
at Saturdays close finish. He APP
peared to be worn out from the
terrific pace set by War Admira.
who won in the smart time of
1:5S-2/5.
Only one horse won the Freak
ness in faster time. That was Mrs.
Dodge SlOan's High Quest in shad-
ing the great Cavalcade in 1884.
High Quest registered 1851 D
over fast track. Saturday the
racing strip was far from its best.
Bv virtue of his second major
victory Saturday, Samuel d. Rid
dies colt made a strong bid for
the title champion thrce-ycar-old
of 1887" Only five previous thor
oughbreds ever made double wins
in the Derby and PreaknesS. Now,
War Admiral will be a heavy IA
vorite to win the Belmont stakes
and the cripple crown.
The Admiral showed all the
requisites of a champion in win
ming the PreakncsS. His time
proved speed. His power was dem
onstrated when Charlie Kurtsing-
er again broke him on top and
held him there virtually through
out. He displayed plenty of heart
in fighting off Pompoon's deSpcr-
ate challenge at the finish.
In his four starts as a three
year-old, War Admiral has gone
to the post against 81 rivals, and
the only times he hasn't led them
were for few seconds after leav-
ing the post in the Derby and
PreaknesS. Heelflv led him for 20
or 30 yards at Louisville. and Sat-
urdav Flying Scot was on top for
a stride or so.