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Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

New York navy yards that it ap-
peared some heavy pairing must be
done or both capital ships may oe
constructed in navy yards. The
Vinson-Trammell act requires naval
construction TO be divided evenly
between private and navy shipyards
but authorizes the president, in
his discretion, TO award all con-
struction contracts to navy yards.
The Philadelphia navy yard sub
mitted an estimate of S36. $50 800
for construction OF hull and ma
chinery of a $4,000 ton battleship.
The New York navy yard estimated
S37 PCS. .843.
In sharp contrast with these es-
Inmates, the Bethlehem Shipbuild-
ing corporation of Quincy. Mass,
submitted a flat price bid of S59.-
100000 for the same ship.
The Newport News Shipbuilding
and Drydock company of Newport
News Va, which built the last cap
ital ship, submitted a conditional
bid of $46,2l2, 500.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
Fingerprints of
Prisoners Give
Crime Histories

The long arm of the federal iden-
tification bureal reached two I'm
perial County prisoners Friday by
providing fingerprint records show
ing ther previous activities. In each
instance the men were wanted by
authorities in other states.
j. H. Hoffman, alias Jacob Har-
ris, 80, arrested in Calipatria June
II, and sentenced TO 80 days on q
drunk driving charge is wanted for
escaping from Mcneil Island prison
october 1881. A teletype message
to the Imperial County sheriff'S Of
flee confirmed the information on
the fingerprint record.
Eugene Robertson. alias w. w
Collins and George Stevens, arrest
ed June Ia in Ell Centre on a bad
check charge brought by a hotel,
has a long record of arrests, the
'fngerprint record set forth. He is
wanted for passing checks in San
Francisco, Sacramento, and Olym-
pia, Wash.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

They sat upon a dais in the magni-
ficent chamber OF the house ways
and means committee. a Windowless
room of blue and white and gold,
brilliantly illuminated-and cold,
colder even than a tax collectors
heart. The trouble seemed to be
that the capitol air conditioning
system had gone on spree and
was blowing a half gale from off
the frozen, mechanical trundsas
in the cellar below.
The committeeman hunched down
in their flimsy coat collars and
paid the strictest possible atten-
ton to the testimony of treasury
officials about folks who had made
corporations of their yachts and
their farms.
The room was vast. Three hun
dred blue leather chairs for spec
tators were grouped on either side
of the blue carpeted aisle. About
half of the visitors were women.
Some of the lucky ones had fur
neckpieces around their chins. The
rest shiyered like The committees
men.
Between the latters' platform
and the public seats were rows OF
tables for the press, where 60 cor
respondents also Shivered. These
writer's noticed that Secretary Of
Treasury Henry Morgenthau, jr,
reached for the official blue and
gold pitcher and poured himself
q glass of ice water.
Hardy man that he was, he gulp-
ed it down without tremor. The
spectators were suffering a sympa-
thetic rigor at that, when Rep.
Robert l.. Doughton, d., N. C., made
what at first appeared to be a sur
reptitious effort to take a drink
OF something which wasn't water.
In his hand he held small glass
of the size that bartenderS use
for whisky sours 1t was filled to
the brim with a golden liquid,
which looked in the artificial light
like an old fashioned remedy for
frost bite.
Quickly Doughton held it to his
mouth, took a sWig, and placed
the glass back on the table, oe-
hind the rail, where it was invisible
to the audience. Then he Smacked
his lips. The cold wind whiStled
from out Of the golden gratingS in
the wall and Sen. Walter F. George,
D., Ga, sitting beside Doughton.
took a look around the room. Ev-
erybody seemed to have his eye on
the witness. Sen. George also tok
sip of a yellowish liquid. Soon
all II Of the committeeman were
drinking from their whisky sour
glasses.
What were they quaffing? For
long hours of dull testimony this
question worried the press corps
Never before had they seen a
congressman on official duty drink
ing anything but water. The ses-
sion adjourned. TO the dias darted
an investigator. He picked up an
empty glass. He shifted it-and
he announced in an emotionleSs
voice:
Orange juice.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
Imperial Valley Press

Published every afternoon except
Saturday and Sunday Saturday
afternoon issue now succeeded by
The Post-Press, Sundays) by the
Imperial Valley Publishing Com
pany, 625 State street, El Centre.
California.
Entered at FL Centre, California
post office as second class matter.
Paul Jenkins, publisher; A. c.
Johnston, vice-president and gen
eral manager; E. A. Fltzhugh,
secretary and managing editor.
West Holiday Co, Inc. National
Advertising Representatives
NJ e m Der California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
Subscription Rates: &c per copy.
In conjunction with the Post
Press (Sundays), per month. Coo;
Paid In advance; 3 months. Sl-65;
6 months. 1926. one year 5000.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
WIFE OF FIRED
ENSIGN WILL
MAKE APPEAL

BALTIMORE, June 10. UP)-Mrs
Beulah K. Nash, Jr., said today she
plans to 60 to Washington to plead
with navy officials to reinstate her
husband. whose commission as al
ensign was revoked because he mar
ried before completing his course
at Annapolis Naval academy
Mrs. Nash contended that her
marriage TO the midshipman was
not legally binding.
She revealed her marriage 70
Nash shortly after the latter was
graduated from the academy last
week. Nash's commission as an en-
sign was promptly revoked under
the nayy's strictly-enforced ruling
that midshipmen must not marry
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

Illumination Planned Typhoid
immunization is scheduled to be Of
fered men, women. and children at
Imperial dam Friday, according to
Dr.. Warren F.. Fox, county health
officer While no cases Of typhoid
have occurred at the dam Fox said,
the season makes immunization
wise.
Townsend Radio Talk. KXO, Sat,
June l9, pm. II f. Woods. GJl9
Shippers Service, Seth and Ell Ca
jon. San Diego. 6 blocks west of old
location Richfield products. CJl9
Complaint Filed-Eleanor Preece,
through her guardian Lloyd Preece,
filed suit for divorce Thursday
from Alton Preece on the grounds
of Wilful desertion. They married
in Yuma June 10, 1888, and sep
arated September IS, the same year,
according to the complaint. She
accused her husband OF falling to
contribute to her support for more
than a year and forcing her to
desert him by ordering her out
OF his house.
French Chicken or Steak dinners.
La BOrde'S. Yuma Hi-Way, near
Bonds Corner. (J20
Jacumba, Live Oaks and Pine
Valley Campers. Weekend truck
service for campers. supplies. and
household goods Phone l, Pioneer
Truck and Transfer Co. (Jl9)
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
Loyalist Ship
Explosion Kills
IS CreU Members

VALENCIA, June 10 U.P)-An eX-
plosion aboard tie Loyalist battle
ship Jaime Primero killed Is OF her
crew and injured 100 others. it was
announced officially Thursday.
The explosion, which occurred at
3:25 p. m, was OF unknown origin,
Loyalist officials said
The Jaime Primero, only battle
ship in the Loyalist navy, is a sister
ship Of the Insur2ent battleship
Espana which sank in the Bay OF
Biscay April -.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
Townsend Clubs
Will Send SIS to
Assist Leader

Seventy-fiye dollars will be sent
DR.. Francis +. Townsend by the
Townsend clubs of the valley to
help him in his present difficulties.
This sum was voted at the meet
ing Of the Associated club Thursday
night in the Ell Centro city park,
the group voting a resolution of
confidence in DIR. Townsend.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
Blum Will Amend
Taxes Dictatorship

PARIS, June 13. WPJ-Baon Blum,
Premier of France, agreed tonight
to amend his project for dictator
ship on taxes in an effort to have
it passed without overthrow Of the
government
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
VATE BIDS ON BATTLESHPS FAR ABOVE NAVAL ESTIMATES

Joe Schwartz, arrested in Fl,
Centre at the request of Colorav
authorities for alleged theft of COM
putting machines in that state, was
released from the county Jail Thurs
day by order Of the Colorado Off
GERS. A fugitive complaint against
Schwartz in Imperial County was
dismissed.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
Prison Fugitives
Captured i'm Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz, June 10. WP)-T'he
sheriff's office said today three
of the four long-Jerm robbers who
escaped from the state prison yes
terday were captured near Oraccle
Junction, Is miles north of here,
shortly after one pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

Need of travel funds often pre-
sents an awkward problem when
an occasion arises making a sud-
den, unexpected trip necessary.
If you face such an emergency, or,
if it appears that a long-planned
trip must be deferred for lack of
funds, come see us, and let Us
help with a friendly Cash Loan.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
LAWMAKERS NEED SOMETHING
BESIDES WATER TO KEEP WARM
AS COOLING PLANT RAMPAGES
OO-

WASHINGTON, June 18 WPTweve sfiveng gentlemen slipped
blue
linen the Arctic weather the sheers
investigating committee
derng charges preferred treasury
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
BUILDING FIRMS
BOOST UP PRICES

WASHINGTON June Is UPNavy
dertook the difficult whiting $2000OOO
submitted by private shipyads
bateps 10 be started this Proposals
ship Philadelphia
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

Held in Jail-Martin Prieta, &c,
Indian, was arrested in San Diego
county and returned to Imperial
county Thursday to face a charge
Of grand theft.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

and Saturday with occasional clouds
near coast. No change in tempera-
ture. moderate NORTHWEST winds
off coast.
Los Angeles and Vicinity: Fair
tonight and Saturday with occa-
sional morning clouds; continued
rather warm with little change in
temperature; gentle to moderate
southeast to southwest wind.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18
M|'khat!M:
Local Temperatures

LUVdI Temperatures
data compiled by Howard Em4-
mons, observer for the official
United States weather bureau sta
ton at Ell Centro.)
Maximum Thursday .................. 104
Minimum Friday -.....................-.. 68
Reading at Noon Friday
Temperature Observation-Disclosures. 100
Humidity ...................................... Z
Reading at am. Friday
Temperature OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. rs
Humidity 81
Reading at pm. Thursday
Temperature ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100
Humidity ......................... 16
Sou+bar,, Tolifo,,,ia. Elair +n,,iolo-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

Is Serving Sentence--Will Lundy,
AZ, was transferred from Winter
haven Jail Thursday to the county
jail to serve a 30-day sentence for
disturbing the peace in the river
community.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

New Bulletin Board - County
Clerk w. j. McClelland Friday
morning established a new two
faced" bulletin board at the Main
street entrance at the county court
house to be used to post public
notices. The new board replaces
the one half as large which was
moved from the old court house
when the new building was COM
pleted. =.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

Taken to Jail-Norman r. Henry,
20, is serving 80 days in the county
Jail after conviction on charges OF
disturbing the peace at Imperial
dam.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-18

Townsend Radio Talk. KXO, Sat,
June l9, pm. H. E. Woods. (J19
Evening star., 1937-11-22

Know the comfort Of these 0096 wool and 2oo6 silk
tiohts-thot como in such cruising eosoEs Of
royol blue emerald green, Sponish gold, and so
block. Small, medium or loroe-----
KNIT UNDxRwIAa, THIRD FLooa.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE
BY GOVERNOR H. w. NICE
Seven Justices of the Peace Are
ReappOinted in Garrett County

Seven of the eleven justices of the
peace in this county were reappointed
to two-year terms Tuesday by Cover
nor Harry w. Nice when he sent their
names to the Senate for confirmation.
The re-appointments were Enos L.
Folk, Grantsville, third district; Fred
Hoye, Sang Run; sixth district; Silas
Arnold, Bayard, W. Va, eighth dis
trict; Wilfred Chadderton, Deer Park,
tenth district; j. B. Emory, Bittinger,
twelfth district; George B. Brown,
Avilton, fifteenth district; Charles F.
Hammond, Oakland, fourteenth dis
trict.
Others appointed included Aubrey
Custer, Friendsville, second district,
succeeding Percy S. Friend; DR..
Archibald Moore, Oakland, seventh
district, succeeding E. Friend; Charles
H. Hart, Kitzmiller, thirteenth dis
trict, succeeding George ]. Poole;
Robert C. Townshend, Oakland, four
teenth district, succeeding Charles F.
White.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
Weather Takes Turn To Winter
Side Of The Chart

Weather this week turned decidedly
to the winter side of the chart, with
one unusual event, never before occur
ring in the memory of a number of
older residents of the community.
During a heavy snow storm on Sum
day night vivid flashes of lightning
were seen and the distant rumble of
thunder heard. No damage was caused
in this county but in other parts of
Maryland a tornado destroyed several
barns and other buildings.
There was lowering of tempera-
ture last night, the thermometer at
the government station at Weber's
early this morning reading 12 above
zero. At ten o'clock this morning four
inches Of snow had fallen and strong
wind was whipping the fakes about
and making travel along. the highways
dangerous.
The snow of this week followed a
steady rain on Sunday and there have
been furries every day this week, with
thawing during each day, however.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
Orphans Court Proceedings

At Tuesdays session of the Orphans
Court the will of George Shevel was
admitted to probate and record and
letters testamentary were granted his
son, Henry Shevel, Friendsville.
Letters of administration was gran
ted Anna Lemon Of near Selbysport,
on the estate Of her deceased husband,
William H. Lemon.
James A. Cover, Friendsville, execu-
tor of the estate of George w. Cover,
settled his second and final account.
Clarence Loechel, Grantsville, was
granted letters testamentary on the
estate of his deceased father, Samuel
C. Loechel.
The will of William S. Sharpless,
late of Swanton, was admitted to pro-
bate and letters testamentary We're
granted his son, Hollie C. Sharpless.
Wade H. Lohr, Jr., administrator
C. t. a. of the estate of his deceased
father, Wade H. Lohr, Sr., settled his
first and final account.
The first administration account of
the estate of Charles Savage, late of
McHenry, was settled by the executor,
Arthur C. Savage.
Vincent L. Blocher, Grantsville, was
granted letters of administration on
the estate of his deceased sister, Mary
E. Blocher.
Sue E. Steiding, Swanton, executrix
of the estate of her deceased husband,
Herman Steiding, settled her first and
final account.
Letters of administration on the es-
tate of Jane Margaret DeBerry, late
of Oakland, was granted her son,
William P. DeBerry.
An order was passed by the Court
relieving Harry H. Hone as co-admin-
istrator of the estate of William F.
Hone. The administration of said es-
tate will be completed by Edith R.
Friend as sole administrative,
The Republican., 1937-02-25
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 8
Official Notice Appears In The
Republican On Page Six To-Day

Official notice of the coming NUM-
cipal election is published today in
The Republican on page six.
The election is called for Monday,
March 8, and the polls will be open to
all qualified voters of Oakland from 8
a. M, until 6 p. M, at the Council
Chamber on Third street.
Three councilmen and a treasurer
are to be elected. The councilmen will
serve for period of two years, while
the treasurer is elected for one year.
Party affiliations have been forgot
ten during the past several years and
a citizens meeting is usually held
prior to the election, in which a num-
Der of candidates are nominated. It is
expected this procedure will be carried
out again this year.
To Vote On Movie Question
There will be added to the ballot
this year a place to decide whether
or not Sunday moving pictures shall
be allowed in Oakland. A bill to this
effect, requiring a referendum of the
voters of Oakland, was recently passed
through both houses of the Legislature
and signed by Governor Harry w.
Nice.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
Catholic Classes Organized

For the benefit Of the children who
found it impossible to attend Sunday
school classes regularly during the
year at st. Peters Catholic church,
Oakland, because of too great distance,
special instruction units are being
Organized, it was announced this week
BY Rev. FIR. William F. Sauer, pastor
These classes are to be conducted
at Crellin, Deer Park and Hoyes. The
unit is already established at Crellin
under the direction Of Miss Bridget
Maroney. The class at Deer Park
will be in charge of Miss Margaret
Browning. The instruction started at
Hoyes by the Holy Cross summer
Students here, will be continued by the
ladies of the McVeigh Holy Cross club.
The purpose of these special classes
will be to prepare the children for
their first Holy Communion and the
Sacrament of Confirmation. Children
Of St. Peters school are instructed
daily in fundamentals of their religion.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
Farm Loan Group Elects John NJ.
Franklin President

At a special meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Garrett County
National Farm Loan Association held
at the office of Stuart F. Hamill, secre-
tary-treasurer, on Saturday, February
20, 1887, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
John M. Franklin, Oakland, presi-
dent; L. M. Bernard, Mt. Lake Park,
vice-president; Stuart F. Hamill, Oak
land, secretary-treasurer.
Bert C. Scott, John M. Franklin, and
Jasper w. Riley were elected members
of the Loan Committee, and L. M.
Bernard, Albert o. Riley, and Paul M.
Friend We're chosen as alternate men,
bers Of the Loan Committee.
Mr.. Hamill, secretary-trasurer, was
reelected as investigator for the Loan
Committee.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
Civic Club Hears Talk On Mexico
BY Mrs. /. r. TrimbIe

The regular monthly meeting of the
Oakland Civic club was held in the
home economics building of the high
school Tuesday afternoon.
Following the usual routine bust
ness Mrs. /. R. Trimble gave an ad-
dress on Mexico. About a year ago
Mrs. Trimble, son and friend went
on motor trip to that country. She
spoke of the political situation with
its socialistic and communistic teach
ings and pointed out that one of the
surprising moves is the exodus from
Mexico of foreigners and outside capi-
tai. Mrs. Trimble compared Mexico
to Spain in which country she has
travelled.
Mrs. Trimble had a number of arti-
cles on display which were made by
Mexicans, one of them being hand
woven blanket typical of the Indian
work.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
ASKS RIGHT TO TRAVEL
GARRETT COUNTY ROAD
Says Forestry Department Built
Road Over Old Public Way

Hearing on a motion to dissolve an
injunction sought by Bert C. Ream, of
Swallow Falls, against the State For
estry Department, to have it open a
road to his use, was heard yesterday
in the Garrett county court by Judge
David A. Robb.
After the plaintiff had presented a
number of witnesses, endeavoring to
show that the road built by the for
estry department through state forest
land was built over public road, the
court conferred with opposing counsel
and informed them testimony thus far
had established that the new road was
built over an old road for all but $500
feet of its length.
Ream was permitted use of the part
of the new road that followed the old
road, but was denied use of that part,
about $500 feet, that did not follow
the old road. A further hearing will
be held March Is.
Ream sought to enjoin the state
forestry department from erecting a
barrier across the road, making it
impossible for him to transport mine
props to the state highway over the
forestry departments road.
The forestry department asserted
that the road was built originally as a
fire line by its employees and later was
improved so that CCC camp in the
vicinity could be reached. The depart
ment denied that it was ppublic road.
The case attracted a great deal of
attention in the community, as the
plaintiff produced witnesses, several
Of whom were over seventy years of
age, to testify as to the status of the
road many years ago.
William C. Walsh, Cumberland; and
William R. Offutt, Oakland, repre-
sented the forestry department, while
Walter W. Dawson, Oakland, and Hor-
ace P. Whitworth, of Westernport,
were counsel for Ream.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
IMMENSE CROWD ATTENDS
CELEBRATION OFPYTHIANS
Anniversary Of Founding Of
Order Finds Over 375 in
Attendance

The largest crowd in the history of
Pythianism gathered at Castle Hall
last Friday evening for the anniver-
safy celebration of the founding of
the order. 1t was estimated that more
than 375 were in attendance.
The occasion was the 73rd anniver-
sary of the national organization and
the 47th anniversary of the local
lodge. Ladies' Night and Veterans
night were also observed. Walter W..
Dawson presided during the program.
Attorney William R. Offutt made the
principal address and veterans jewels
were presented by DR.. H. W. McComas,
only living charter member of the
local organization. Response on be-
half of veterans was made by Grover
C. Stemple.
The program included music by the
Garrettonians, reading by Mrs. Har-
old Barnes, vocal numbers by Mrs.
Russell Brown and sextette composed
of local boys, tap dancing by local
boys and girls, an accordian solo by
r. F. Booming, a Negro lecture by
James Bell, impersnations by Emeric
Dusic and James Bell who represented
Negro characters. Group singing and
refreshments were included.
The rank of Page is to be conferred
on class of candidates on Friday
evening, February 26. All members
Of the local lodge and any visiting
members are requested to be present.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
More Flood Donations Received

More donations continue to be
turned in for relief of recent flood
sufferers, approximately $40 having
been given to J. M. Jarboe, treasurer
for the local Red Cross chapter, during
the week. The total amount raised in
this county thus far is $1,589.98.
Donations this week include the
Friendsville schools, $14.63; Friends
vile chapter, Future Farmers of
America, $5; Friendsville M. E. Sun
day school, $4.20; M. j. Forsythe, Mrs.
Silas Cuppett, Mrs. R. E. Guard, Muir
phys Confectionery, August Neil, Mrs.
Paul Friend, W. w. Savage, L. l..
Friend, DR.. w. C. Nedrow, DR.. A. j.
Mason, all of Friendsville; Miss Emma
Hamill and Ladies Bible class of the
M. E. church, of Mt. Lake Park.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
Girl Scouts To Present Inter.
national Week Program

The Oakland Girl Scout troop No
l, under Mrs. Nelson Krause, captain
will present program in the base
ment of the Lutheran church this even
ing at 1880, in celebration of Inter
national Week. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend.
Guest speakers will be E. K. Downe1
and Corporal Thomas Currie. Candy
will be on sale before the program
the money to be used for scout needs
Mrs. Russell Brown, Mrs. Nelson
Krause and Miss Nell Compton will
sing a trio, "Sundown," and there will
be other features on the program.
The Republican., 1937-02-25
Kitzmiller LegiOnaires Have
Large Attendance At Open
Meeting

Sixty visitors and members attended
an open meeting of the Kitzmiller
American Legion Post last Thursday
at Kitzmiller. The meeting was open
ed by ]. C. Myers, vice-commander and
then turned over to Thomas H. Con-
Ion, state vice-commander, of Cumber-
land. Those attending from Cumber-
land included Harry Bolger, W. Earl
Brooks, R. A. Hanley, Joseph M. Frad-
iska, w. Pagell, John Robinette and
John B. Kelley.
Rev. FIR. w. J. Russell, St. Mary's
church, Cumberland, and Rev. Earl
Carlson, Kitzmiller, delivered ad-
dresses. A lunch was served and music
was rendered by Mrs. Joseph Arnold
and quartet. The next meeting will
be March II, at 1880,