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Evening star., 1937-08-19
ADDITIONS END TONIGHT
IN QUEST FOR TALENT
Winners of Competitions Among
Federal Employees in Finals
Next Week
TODAY'S PROGRAM

next w eek.
Additions in the quest for talent
contest among Government employees
staged over the last six weeks at
the Wardman Park Hotel will close
tonight with representatives from
seven Government departments taking
part.
The winner of tonight's addition will
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
SUPERVISORS
ARRANGE NEW
YEAR SETUP
Schlatter Renamed
Head of County
Board

|. Schlatter. supervisor of
the Calexico district, was re-
elected chairman of the I'M
perial county board of su-
DervisorS at the reorganiza-
ton meeting Monday afternoon and
all county employees were reappoint-
ed for another year. County Clerk
Wallace j. McClelland Immediately
began administering oaths of office
Mrs. Lois p. Cosand of Imperial
was appointed acting county librar-
ian to take the place of Miss Muriel
Mitchell. who resigned to take a
position in the city library at Wat
sonville, Miss Cosand is a graduate
Of Riverside library school and
will be permitted to obtain the re-
quired two years experience while
serving as acting librarian.
The list of county employees foil
ows; Charles Nice, veterans service
officer and INDECENT commissioner;
Dr.. l.. G. House, county physician;
Marvin Moore, court house custo-
dian; George Tally, court house
grounds custodian; DR.. John Pace,
livestock inspector; Jesse Campbell,
superintendent of the county farm
and hospital; H. r.. Caradine, su-
perintendent of the county garage;
Mrs. Dozier Dawson, information
clerk; w. Pitt Hamilton, court house
Watchman; Ralph Carmichael, in
terpreter; and Rance Baker, pur-
chasing agent.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
WAVE OF COLD
WEATHER HITS
MIDDLE WEST

CHICAGO, Jan. 5. W,P-Zero cold
swept over the middleweSt and into
the east today to end unreasonable
weather blamed for a nation wide
outbreak of influenza and pneu-
monia.
Chicago counted 500 dead in two
weeks from respiratory infections
resulting from warm, wet weather.
Denver had 100 deaths, Detroit 48,
Pittsburgh AZ.
Government forecasters predict
ed a severe cold wave" for the
north central states, with tempera-
lures around zero in Nebraska,
Minnesota, the Dakotas. Illinois,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and
Indiana. Much colder weather
was predicted for New York. Ohio,
Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsyl-
vanla and New jersey.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
WALLY LEFT OUT OF
NOTED WOMEN LIST

Los Angeles, Jan 5. gU.P)-Mrs.
Wallis Simpson was left out today
i'm one mans choiceof Americas
ten "women of the year" for 1886.
The man is Durward Howes, edi-
tor of American Women"
Evangeline Booth, general of the
International Salvation Army.
Margaret Bourke- White, interna-
tionally-knOwn photographer.
Hortcnse Dominici, president OF
a large New York department.
store.
Lillian NJ GiIberth, America S
outstanding industrial engineer.
Helen Hull Jacobs, outstanding
woman athlete.
Mildred Helen McAfee, president
of Wellesley College.
Margaret Mitchell, author of
Gene With The Wind"
Jo1ephine Roche, assistant secre-
tary of treasury.
Norma Shearer, outstanding per-
formance in the motion picture
Romeo and Juliet"
Frances Eleanor Smith, selected
a. the typical American mother for
Mothers Day, 1896.
After all" Howes explained,
''this selection was based on. actual
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
ERBAL BLAST
LET LOOSE IN
DISTRICT MEET.


A verbal explosion that threat
ened momentarily to become more
violent rifted the Tuesday morning
session Of the Imperial Irrigation
District board of directors, when
P. C. Johnson complained that his
water had been shut off.
Johnson attributed his loss of
water to revenge for his political
activities in the district election
campaign, but was told that the
district only followed the general
policy observed with all water users
when land has gone delinquent and
the landholder has not requested
an extension.
A threatened TRADE OF oratory
between johnson and Superinten-
dent M. J. Dowd was averted when
President Evan T. HeWes explained
the district policy to Johnson, de-
claring that he was accorded the
same treatment as every other
water user.
The incident closed with approval
of Director Mark Roses motion re-
quiring the district to give 30 days
notice TO delinquent landowners,
in order that they may arrangesex-
tensions TO avoid shutdown of their
water
johnson stormed into the board
room, evidently in fighting mood.
His water had been shut Off he
charged, because he was active in
the prediction campaign. He
shouted at Dowd TO keep your lip
out of this" when the superinten-
dent explained that johnson was
delinquent.
Hewes outlined the districts pol
icy of refusing water TO delinquent
land unless an extension has been
arranged. Unfortunately he said,
Johnson had nos requested an ex-
tension. Rose then introduced his
motion. ending the discussion.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05

awaiting the actual release OF tne
boy before trying to trap the man
or men who abducted him from
his home nine days ago.
If the kidnaper is located he
will be seized for fear an accom-
plice holding the boy at some hide
out may kill him and flee, they
said. 1t was recalled in the W'eyer-
haeuser kidnapping, William Mahan
was seen placing signals to lead
the boys father to the place where
the 100000 ransom was to be
delivered. but he was not stopped
Safe return of the boy is the
primary interest of DR.. w. w.
Mattson, he declared in public
statement. Since law enforcement
officers Monday ceased their open
hunt for the kidnaper, DR.. Mattson
said he had spent his most peace
full day"
New contact between DR.. Matt
son and the kidnaper was believed
imminent and exchange of the
ransom near if the kidnaper can
prove he has the boy alive and
well.
Mattson at the same time, re-
vealed that he has been carrying
on communication with the alb
ductor through channels unknown
to investigators in ths case.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
Peace Officers of
County Will Meet
Friday Evening

Imperial county peace officers will
assemble at Calipatria Friday night
for the first association meeting of
the new year and will start business
for 1887 by holding election of Off
GERS.
Judge r. d. McPherrin of the I'm
perial county superior court and
John Kepley superior court report
er. are scheduled to speak.
One of the features Of the eve
ming will be maverick edition of
"The Turnkey" which is in process
of publication without the aid or re-
sponsibility of the regular editorial
staff.
Proposed changes in constitution
and bylaws will be discussed by the
members.
, The session will be held in the
Veterans Memorial hall in Calipa-
tria and dinner will be served at
7 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
Signed
In Fatal Hit-Run
Driving Accident

A complaint charging Harley
Pressnall of Heber with hit and
run driving in the death of Fer4
nando Carrillo in an automobile
accident January l, was signed
Tuesday by Captain Frank Oswalt
of the California Highway patrol.
The complaint was prepared in
the district attorneys office by
Deputy District Attorney r. I.
French. Pressnall was arrested
January 2, and lodged in the county
Jail He refused to testify at the
inquest when 'coroner's Jury was
investigating the cause of Carrillo's
death. The prisoner will be ar
raigned in Calexico Justice court.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
z ESCAPE AS
CAR UPSETS
ON HIGHWAY


A Mexican territorial Official and
his party narrowly escaped death
Monday night when his automobile
overturned beside the highway IL
miles west Of Ell Centro after the
driver swerved sharply to avoid
horse on the road.
Higinio F.. Sanchez, fish and game
commissioner at Ensenada, was the
driver. The car struck a soft
shoulder beside the highway when
he swerved, he said, and overturn-
ed. Three children, the Oldest five
years Of age, were uninjured.
Sanchez suffered cuts and bruises
on his face. Sonora Clara Sanchez,
MS wife. was not hurt, nor was
esus Lopez, another member of
NE party Sonora Josephine Lopez
suffered minor injuries.
n The party was given first aid
treatment in El Centre and escort
ed to Mexicali by members of the
police force here. Their car was
towed to an Ell Centre garage.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan.
5. (UP) - The California
State Chamber of Commerce
warned today that unless
an early settlement of the
maritime dispute is reached, the
effect on the future welfare and
prosperity of the state will be
devastating.
with the strike now entering its
third month, the market flow of
California products by water, nor
mally valued at more than $75,000,- :
600 per month, has virtually ceas-
ed and such products as are being
moved are being transported at
much higher, COSTS the chamber
said.
Costs to consumers, producers
and distributors are mounting at
an alarming rate, and while ex-
penSes are increasing, markets are
being lost, some of them perma-
nently. Employment in agriculture
and industry is also being seriously
retarded by the long continued
paralysis of water borne commerce
through California ports.
Throughout California, indus
tries dependent on water transpor-
tation are curtailing operations or
closing their plants until the strike
is settled Wage earners, who have
no share in the maritime dispute
are being deprived of employment.
In the Fresno district the shipping
strike caused the dried fruit plants
to close a month earlier than usual
throwing 1850 employees out of work.
The Sun Maid Raisin Growers as
sociation estimates the loss to date
resulting from reduction Of distri-
button at approximately 10000 EN-
ploye hours. The California HaWa-
iian Sugar company, with 1000 en-
ployeS and a payroll of $250,000 per
month, suspended operations on
Oct. 16.
Reports received by the state
Continued on Page 6, Col. a.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
JUNIOR G. OF G.
HAS SESSION

Junior chamber of commerce
members had Joint session Mon
day night with the Yacht club at
the California hotel to discuss plans
for the Salton Sea speed boat races
Jan. % and "a. The mile trials are
set for Jan. % and the races for
Jan. "a. Ample hard surface park
ing and improved roads have been
provided by the Junior chamber
for the convenience of spectators.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
SIGNAL AWAITED TO
START BIG MANHUNT
MAN INJURED
IN AUTO CRASH

j. B. Graham Of FL Centre Suf-
fered broken shoulder in an auto
mobile accident at the intersection
of Ross avenue and the Dogwood
road at 10 o'clock Monday night.
The other car involved in the
accident was driven by Carl
Vaughn. 16. of the Calexico area.
according to California Highway
Patrolman Paul Brown.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
LEGION GROUP
HOLDS MEETING

imperial County Council of the
American Legion met Monday night
in the El Centre Veterans hall with
MikenZavala, county commander, in
charge.
Max Brents. twenty-second dis
trict Commander announced dis
trict meeting Jan. II. l y. m. II
Holtville. delegates from Imperiai
and San Diego county posts attend
ing
Holtville will also be Headquarters
for the county council meeting Feb.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05

Automobile Workers of America
met at international headquarters
to discuss the terse General Mo-
tors denial of their right to repre-
sent $4,000 of the corporations
employees.
Observers predicted the next
move would either precipitate the
threatened general strike or pos
sibly bring the first move toward
settlement of strikes and walk
outs in II General Motors plants
now affecting approximately 10000
workers.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. U,P)-
An official of the committee for
industrial organization said today
a general strike order against the
General Motors corporation was
"a virtual certainty" unless the
automobile company swiftly chang
ed its policies.
unless they change their atti-
tude with respect to their enun-
ciated policy there will be nothing
left for the workers but to fight
for their rights" this official said.
He said the order would be issued
by Homer Martin, president of the
United Automobile Workers of AM
erica, if it is found necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
Rail Leaders Will
C0nfer on Pensions

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. U.P) -
President Roosevelt today had as
surances from both railroad execu-
tives and labor representatives that
they will confer this month in an
attempt to reach solution to the
railroad retirement pension law,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
NEUTRALITY
LEGISLATION
1ST ON SLATE
BankheadFOrmally
Elected Speaker
I'm House

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.
(UP)- The 18th congress
top heavy with Democrats
in both Senate and House
assembled at 12 :02 p. m. to-
day.
With traditional horseplay and
confusion in the House and more
formal routine and ceremony in
the Senate, the nations legislators
inaugurated a session expected to
adjourn some six months hence
after enactment of the framework
of President Roosevelt's second
New Deal.
Majority Leader Joseph T. Rob-
inson advised the Senate that neu-
trality legislation will be the first
important action in the new seS-
sion.
Galleries in the upper house were
crowded as Vice President John
Nance Garner. garbed in ordinary
blue business suit. raped TO order
the Senate, comprising rs Demo-
Gratis, 16 Republicans and minor
party members.
In the House fewer spectators
than usual watched initial pro-
ceedings. Galleries were sparsely
filled as the session was called to
order by Clerk South Trimble un-
der the glare of movie Kleig lights
Principal business of the House
was the formality of electing Will
liam B. Bankhead as speaker.
The vote for speakership was
announced as: Bankhead 323, Smell.
"a. Schneider 10, Fred l.. Craw-
ford. r, Mich. 2
Two members voted present"
making a total of 421 votes cast.
The Senate adjourned at 1928
P. M. until 1890 p. m. tomorrow.
At that time both houses will con-
vene in joint session TO certify
President RooSevelt's election and
hear his message on the state of
the nation.
The initial session brought two
pronouncements of minority poll
cy-one by Minority Leader Ber-
trand Smell offered in behalf of
the Republican group and the
other by Rep. George J. Schneider,
Prog, Wis, for the bloc of prog
ressive and farmer-labor members.
Smell pledged his party to
policy of constructive progress
under the constitution" and said
opposition based merely on op-
portunity stirs neither fear nor
| admiration"
Schneider called upon the major
parties to meet the supreme court
issue which, he charged. was block
ing realization of farm-labor OBJ
jectives
WASHINGTON. Jan. 5. dJp --
Supreme court sanction of the
Ashurst Summers Act regulating
transportation OF prison made
goods today spurred congressional
drives for measures to replace the
outlawed NRA.
Bills differing i'm detail were pre-
pared giving the federal govern
ment licensing powers over cor
porations which they believed
could be used to establish wage
and hour standards and outlaw
child labor.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 5. 0Pl-AnA
immediate meeting OF the senate
munitions committee was called TO-
day by Chairman Gerald p. Nye.
r., N. d., to discuss the issue OF
neutrality legislation which prom
iSes to be the number one item on
the calendar of the ne-vv congress
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
POPE SPENDS
GOOD NIGHT

VATICAN CITY. Jan. s. Wp FL
Vatican officials said today that
Pope Plus spent as good a night as
could be expected. considering his
illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
Authorities Withdraw in MattsOn
Kidnap Case, Pending Release of
Boy; Safe Return Expected

TACOMA Wash, Jan. 5. (UP)-Federal and local law
agencies ready today for instant action
toward capture of the kdnaper of Charles Matson
soon as the 10-year-od boy is released.
While ready to launch giant manhunt, officers
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
AUTO PLANT STRIKE
CRISIS NEARS BREAK

DETROIT, Jan. s. (UP)-Automotve capital and
ganzed labor held separate conferences today to plan
strategy the tense General Motors shutdown situation
which threatens burst into widespread strike warfare
with the Officials and directors the United
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05

accomplishments, not romantic ac-
complishmentS. And what else has
Mrs. Simpson done?"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
Something Wrong I-cre--

Elmer w. Heald, when he's not
non-partisan district attorney, is
\ an ardent Republican, as you may
now. Thet skeleton in his closet
this: his full name is James
Wilson Heald. Wilson was Demo-
crat OF no mean standing, wasn't
he?
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05

SACRAMENTO Cal, Jan. s. (UP) = ORGANIZATION
mneuVers neared completion in the state legislature to-
day with Democratic assembymen continuing their deer
mined drive to control the show"
In power for the first time the Bonrbons swept out
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
The First Winner

Two tickets TO the theater, please
GHerb. Here's Russell Blaine, with
e whopper that wins the ducats
e6day.
MY uncle" says Russell, was
the most truthful man l have ever
known, and as l love him dearly
I was rather heSitant about send
ing in a true story to be printed
as lie. l know he shall revolve
in his grave
And here it's
my dear Uncle Mac was an en-
gineer for the c. B. & G.. r. r. and
often hauled freights SO lengthy
the engine would be going between
SO and go miles per hour while the
fireman, still playing checkers with
the station agent, knew he had
about five minutes to catch the
caboose, which was still standing
still"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
This L. The Truth

You have only To look westward
to know that this one is made up
of whole truth-but clip it out, put
it away, and look at it next July
if you wish TO convince yourself
that it is the grandest lie Of them
Ill. SnoW-capped mountains rim
nperial Valley on the west, pro-
sViding sight that's not seen in
the valley very often, even in Win
ter.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
A HOthouse Olcander Here

One of the best of the oleanderS
goes to Mr.. and Mrs j. S. Briden-
slime, who celebrated their Golden
Wedding anniversary at Holtvilie
Monday. He was Holtville post
master 10 years, part of the time
before Holtville was Holtville-
when it was only Eastside. And
the first Holtville Sunday school
was in their house. Many more of
them to you both!
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
Bourb0ns Strengthen
Grip on Lower House
Former Officials Swept Out of Office as
Demos Install Own Candidates;
May Make Concessions

SACRAMENTO CAL JAM s. UP9-Democrac gave in
TO Republican demands today the leaders repoed
when they Fred Wood chief
the legislative ecounse bureau
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05

all lower mousse officials who
mad handled important legislature
In the past ana replaced them with
candidates of their own choosing.
The only important contest re-
mained before bills start flowing
over the desks of both houses was
the selection Of a chief of the
legislative counsel bureau.
Because Republicans were forced
to sit back and watch gleeful Dem
ocratS celebrate complete control
OF the lower house, there was some
feeling that the Bourbons today
would give in one point-they re-
fused all attempts at arbitration
during the opening day-and per-
init the retention of Fred Wood
as legislative counsel.
Wood is experienced in a diff
cult job. Republicans and others
believed his removal would handi-
cap the smooth preparation and
flow of bills.
This consideration, however, ap-
piled also to Arthur Ohnimus, vet
eran chief clerk of the assembly
Tor III legislative sessions. And the
Democratic Steamroller showed OH
minus out of his job, replacing him
with James Smythe, San Francis
CO.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 5. U,P) -
Three important state appointments
were announced today.
The shifts:
Ray L. Riley, state controller for
the past past Is years, was appoint
ed to the state railroad commission.
Ray c. Wakefield, Fresno attor-
ney. Was appointed to state railroad
commission.
Harry B. Riley, former state as
semblyman and Long Beach city
councilman, was appointed con-
troller to succeed Riley.
Ray Riley-unrelared to Harry
Riley-will succeed w. J. Carr, LOS
Angeles. Wakefield will replace M.
B. Harris. The commission jobs
draw salaries of $4,000 a year. Riley's
salary as controller was $4,000.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. S. W.p9 - A
resolution asking President Franklin
D. Roosevelt to use his offices to
bring about a settlement of the
waterfront strike was introduced in
the state senate today by Senator
Walter McGovern, San Francisco
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
COAST STRIKE.
TAKING TOLL.
FROM STATE.
Costs Mounting at
Alarming Rate;
Marts Lost
BULLETIN

BULLETIN
SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. 5. U.p)
Gov. Frank F. Merriam moved
into the waterfront strike situation
today with statement criticising
Ioaderz Of both sides cf the con-
troversy.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
General AfflictiOn--

A General AfflictiOn--
RR was all set to bemoan the
human frailties, ct cetera, until
along came definite proof that the
cold is felt elsewhere than in the
human frame. Big Bertha, the
fire siren, apparently joining the
rest of us in throat infections,
broke out late Monday with a
blast that sounded as if the whole
town were in flames. An automatic
valve stuck-and Fireman jersey
Birchfield had to scale the tower
to perform a tonsillectomy on Ber-
tina, before it could be stopped.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
Jekyl And Hyde

Jekyl And Hyde
Dave Roberts is by way of be-
ing somewhat upset about this
matter of identities. Opposing him
in a conciliation commission hear
ing are two men, one named David
and the other Roberts.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05
MARKETS IN BRIEF

Butter; Los Angeles 32I.s; Butter.
fat, Imperial valley fob. ranch,
iDlirade ~ i2c; manufacturing milk,
1ci route gathered cream, BE.
~. A. Hay-I. s. No. I extra ienfy,
/ S22-23i u. =. No. I S1S-I9; u. s. No
z leafy. %1s-17.5O; L. =. NO, 2, $I6.
1850; Minneapolis flax $2.22-2.35.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-05

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5. 0.Pl-An
immediate meeting OF the senate
munitions committee was called TO-
day by Chairman Gerald p. Nye.
r., N. d., to discuss the issue Of
neutrality legislation which prom
ises to be the number one item on
the calendar of the new congress.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-01-04
CONSIDER YOUR PROBLEMS

The average person at times, stops to
ponder on the problems of life and very
often arrives at conclusion that would
lead to considerable Improvement if it was
logically followed through.
We hasten to advise all readers of The
Citizen not to give too much attention to
the perplexing mysteries of the universe
and the manifold misbehavior and it is
more sensible to give such thought as you
have available to the solution of the prob
lens affecting your own life and within
the range of your own capacity to cor
rect.
There are many men and women who
swing through life with the idea that there
is nothing to bother about, that what is
will always be and that somehow the
family will take care of itself. While this
philosophical calm might be comfortable
it is not entirely sensible. 1t would be
much better for people to concern them
selves with the development of their own
personalities, the solution of questions
raised in their daily touch with others and
attempt seriously to fit themselves in the
day and age in which they live.
There is no magic formula for accom-
plishing this. Each man and woman, each
boy and girl, have different problems and
must arrive at the goal through various
methods. Your method might not be the
same as that adopted by another and yet
both may seek the same destination. Try
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