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Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Taxpayer Likes
Nev-Cal and Is
Voting No Bonds

G. G. CRAWFORD, prominent
Imperial resident, in explaining
why he is voting against the poll
tical power bonds Wednesday point
ed out that he is well satisfied with
the treatment of Hev-Cal during
the past 20 years. and that he is
glad of the opportunity to buy a
range on the power company's long
term contract.
Crawford said CAS- a taxpayer
and citizen | am in favor of the
Ney-Cal distributing the canal
power because / think they are in
favor of the people. and their plan
will make the tax burden lighter. -
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
HER SERVICE
WAS REFUSED

l applied at the BraWley Dis
trict office and wanted to ar
range to purchase an electric re-
frigerator. I was informed by
the District employees that they
would not run lines to my house
as they would only serve the
more productive areas.
/ then asked them what was
going to do about purchasing
an electric refrigerator and the
District power boys told me to
purchase it from; the Nev-Cal.
Now as al property owner I
trust that all East Side house
wives will jdih me in voting NO
on the bond elections, June 16.
FLORENCE BROWN, 1893
S 11th ST., Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
BRAWLEY HOTEL OWNER WANTS
NEV-CAL COOPERATIVE PLAN
Urges Offer
Be Accepted

In regard to the offer made by
the Nevada California Electric Cor
poration to the Imperial Irrigation
District:
The offer seems to me to be a
very fair offer for the people o.
Imperial Valley. | am property
owner and resident of some 20
years and / wish to encourage the
Imperial Irrigation District to ac-
cept the offer in behalf OF the peo-
pie OF Imperial Valley.
ALBERT l.. MILLER, painter
Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
$35,OOO,OOO Is
Worth Much

"A bird in the hand is worth
Two in the bush" II the District can
Get s35 100000 for its All-Amerlcan
canal power, pay $50 of its debts
and make profit without voting
bonds, / am in favor OF the COOP
erative power program for oul
homes and will vote mo" on Wed
nesday.
MRS. J. l.. WARREN, SAB L
| Street, BraWley.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14

by one power system. 1t would be
just as wasteful to have duplicate
power systems as it would be TO
have duplicate railroads parallel
each other throughout the valle
Then, 1T would be much more econ~
omical for one company to distri-
butte all the power in the valley"
Mr.. Burr told reporter that he
is sorry the Nev-Cal offer of $685.
100000 for canal power was not
referred to q board of competent
engineers for a report before the
people were asked to vote on the
PWA and REA bonds Wednesday
II am not in favor of govern
ment ownership because 1t seems
that publicity owned projects are
more costly to operate than similar
projects privately owned" said Mr.
Burr.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Worker Not
For Bonds

JOE MINTER, 93l K Street,
Brawley a laborer. says that he is
against the bonds for the reasons
that IF Politicians get this money
which the taxpayer will have to
pay, it will be given to outside
PWA labor. That statement was
made at one of their meetings ant!
I feel that taxes are high enough
already. l found TO get employment
from the District was unsuccessful
even though PWA furnished funds
for their labor
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
POLITICAL PROFITS
MADE THIS WAY

When questioned last week as
TO the operation of the District
Boards Diesel plant at Brawley,
employees of the District remarked
that only by using the water diVi-
sion's payroll and equipment has
the political power system been
able to keep its head above water
financially. In other words, 1t is
charged that trucks, cars, and men
are used on the Brawley Diesel
system but their expenses and pay
are charged TO delivery of water
and maintenance of canals.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Are Politicians
To- Be HitierS?

At least one valley woman fears
the dictatorship of the District
Board in case it is given control o.
power next Wednesday
MRS. G.. ii. LAMPKINS, of E.
Centro. after hearing Mark Rose,
Director of the Irrigation District
from Holtyille, made the following
statement:
Mark Rose is quoted in Fridays
newspaper as saying that If the
people would give the Board con-
troll of power the farmers will move
into town and force the business
men to sign up with the District. -
What is this, a new kind Of Hit
lerism?
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Ranch Woman Is
Opposing Bonds

AS the owner of a small ranch
near El Centro I feel that our bond
ed Indebtedness is so much at the
present time that I do not want
to see any more bonds
| think the slogan Of the power
company in this campaign - mo
More Bonds or Bondage" - just
about hits the nail on the head
MRS. GRACE KINNE, La Solana
Aorac III Caof,.a
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Housewife Fears
Politicians And
Thus Voting No
!. BESSIE WHITNEY,

MRS. BESSIE WHITNEY, q
housewife living at 582 Broadway
in Ell Centro, does not approve o!
the District Directors blocking rur-
al electrification for nearly tive
years, nor does she like the District
politicians trying to stop the sale
OF appliances ON easy terms.
In stating why she will vote NO"
Wednesday, Mrs. Whitney further
said:
IF the District Board used strong
arm methods in getting business in
BraWley, will it not build up a
powerful political machine if it
controls the power business of the
yalley?"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Politics, Not Business,
Is Bond Record

L. L. SMITH, 1902 East B. Street
Brawley, says:
Imperial Valley has been my
home for many years and it ha,
been my observation that poll
tics, rather than business methods
have characterized the operations
of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict. l believe that it would there
fore be dangerous to turn the con-
trol Of the power business over tc
that group. I hope that my friends
will vote NO on the bond issues
on Wednesday"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Why Vote Taxes
And Be Bonded?

In a communication addressed
to the people of the valley, BELL
DANIELS, an FL Centro voter of
repute, pleaded:
"I cannot see why we should be
such fools as TO 60 ahead and vote
against the power company and be
taxed and bonded for years TO
/ come"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
DRAINAGE, NOT
POWER Is NEEDED
ROMEO c. SMITH,

rancher in the Silsbee District,
and web known political figure
in the Valley, today made known
that in his opinion the most i'm
portant problem facing the val
ley today is adequate drainage.
LET the District oard forget
about power distribution and try
TO settle the drainage problem.
They certainly have plenty TO do
TO take care of that issue and
will have the time If they sell
their power wholesale to the
power company and do not have
TO build up a competing power
business" said Mr.. Smith.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Boycott Is
Not Pleasant

L. SMITH, 929 K St. Brawley,
says: When the District talks Of
boycotting certain business houses
and farmers and FORCING them
70 use their power, that is directly
against the principles Of the Amer
ican Constitution and I feel that
is reason enough, if no other, for
all American citizens to vote NO. %
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Ranch Worker
Against Fight

1t is my opinion that the people
should vote NO on both bond is
sues Wednesday in order to stop
the political fighting over power
and secure the greatest return to
the people. More bond issues are
not needed to get the best receipts
from All-American Canal power.
WILLIE GRAY, Star Route, Box
25, BraWley.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Is Satisfied
With Service

am a property owner, have used
Ney-Cal for good many years and
have had satisfactory service and
rates. Why vote for bonds to dupli-
cate lines? Taxes are high enough
as they are. I am against bonds.
A. CERVANTES, 651 S. Tenth
ST., Brawley, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Mrs. Walters, Ell Centre,
Voting No Wednesday
Fears Politicians Record

"The politicians don't appeal to
ne very much" saws MRS. NORA
L. WALTERS of Ell Centro. THE
women have left them alone in
handling the farmers irrigating wa
ter, but when they start levying
bonds against our electrical appli-
anceS, I am going to vote NO or
Wednesday"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
HAVE FAILED IN
WATER BUSINESS

If the district has gone $43,-
100000 in debt at the present
time, running free water, down.
hill, how can we expect such an
organization TO make a success
of business in which they have
had practically no experience.
T.. o. CHAPMAN, Calipat-
ria, Resident of Imperial
Valley for over 20 years.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
FORMER ". S. CIRCUIT
JUDGE OBJECTS TO
TWO POWER SYSTEMS
FaU0rs NeUC Offer And Urges Defeat Po,oer Bonds
Wednesday,

Hon. Leslie Burr prominent attorney Democrat Imperial
i n
the yesterday
said Il believe the matter the settled
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
RANK AND FILE WILL
VOTE AGAINST POWER
BONDS WEDNESDAY
Many Give Public Statements
Like Appliance, Fear Bonds
Mean Higher Taxes and Rates

On this page printed small portion of the state
ments made during the past day by the rank and
file OF voters in the Imperial Irrigation District who
opposed TO the voting of bonds Wednesday, They
sent section Of the cities and towns There are
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
Nev-CaI Will Make Good
On Contract - President
TO THE PEOPLE or IMPERIAL VALLEY

Statements hare recently been publicly made by
Mr.. He,Oes and Mr. Rose TO the effect that the offer OF
The NeUada California Electric Corporation made May
and May 2S 1887, is not legally binding the Cor
pOrdOn but can be repudiaed after acceDtance by the
District and that if should be made be-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
JUST A SAMPLE
X. w. HAWORTH, Farmer
Rt. 2, Box 81, Ell Centre.

Irrigation District have been
grossly that bankrupt intend to
influence defeat PWA and REA bond issue tnat
passed will eventually further bankrupt the and
Imperial Valley.
Take a Valley who has observing
Valley conditions for twenty VOTE NO JUNE 18TH
WINNIE +. SPICER Apt.-HOtei Mgr.
no Heber, CaiericO.
Believing that the present rates of the NevCa nave
been
dissatisfied with the charges made for electricity do not believe
under competitive plan
Indebtedness has been shown
Cooperative Plan Vote No June
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
WINNIE F. SPICER, Apt.-Hotei Mgr.
no Heber, CaiericO.
c. YORK, Farmer. !Seeiey Dist.
Rf. 2. Box SO, IMPERIAL


FRANCES c. YORK, Farmer Seeiey Dist.
Rt. 2, Box SO, Imperial.
little time purchased appliance from from the New
seems made it possible for
many Of US I 70 % have IN me our % homes a ranges & ao @ oe g l
ably about the election coming up wednesday a and @ from my
is no reason for Competition in the electric
present treating well"
AIKO IMMURA, SaIesIady.
why liberal offer is given given
pa oea Tines s a aa pG aad s %0et To that a ea"
do this is the Nev-Cal'
ROY l.. .MAUPIN, Rancher
Rt. 2, Box II2 CaIericO.
Bo se T Pn down % hs
world will for the All American
~ The land Imperial Valley already
hosn SG hav s pacsy an s e 0 home @ will keep
Valley operations out OF politics. thus avoid graft and insure
JAMES CANNON, Farmer
am not in favor Of any bonds that will give politicians
o work. money so that they ca" p" more Of their political friends
MRS. H. E. MILNER, Housewife,
am wondering politicians remember that half of the
like the idea of having
heaters refrgerators and other appliances hope
them homes don't want to be taxed
off old debts the All American canal bill
JEWELL MINTON, Boarding House Mgr,
CaHpatria 49,. oo0n.,u n.. mad. # Doss,n,e for
merchandise and gwen me
number reason for Vot-
political organization duplicate the present
power thus increase taxes"
MABEL ARMSTEAD. Housewife.
3I9 Palm Avenue. . -
greatest friend. They
have possible electrical appliances
could done Also duplication
of power That why am voting
NO"
E. Fl. BELYEN, Skilled Mechanic,
9Th and BrOadlUay, Ell CentrO.
What bonds? To understanding they are
Just obligation the people kinds OF
bonds Of direct indirect taxes
proposals will do is to increase total oondeo dep
much more
BRAWLEY HOTEL OWNER WANTS
NEV-CAL COOPERATIVE PLAN
Lack Dunack Hotel in Brawey says THE
power company proposal the Imperial Irrigation
the generated on the All American
taking the generated which will be far in A-
of requirements of the valley.
municipality to do business than
private coropration the taxpayer consumer as
may proposal submitted should be anayzed
impartial parties the u Reclamation Service
the best interests OF the people OF
Imperial county would be reached"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14

ACRES, Fl Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-14
AIKO IMMURA, Sdfesiady.
p. o. Box 372, BraIDIeg.

why vote Tor more bonds vi
to Imperial Irrigation District by
doesn't need duplicated lines and
electrification throughout the Vall'
do this is the Ney-Cal."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31

Formality of the type exclusive to military functions will be the vogue tonight at the New Years eve ball of the sedgwick Guards of the lo2nd Infantry, at the state armory on Field street. Captain Peter E. Fox, chairman of the arrangements committee had accepted more than 800 reservations at an early hour today, and more were expected late this afternoon.
 Traditional military pomp and custom will predominate. Military men are expected to be prepon- derant among the attendance, in- cluding delegates from local vet erans organizations, the Governors Foot Guard, the Old Guard of New York, and several other tradition ally known units from various quar- ters of this state. Those not attend ing in military dress will be m formal attire.
 Jack Fitzgerald's 20-piece orchestra has been secured for the occasion and the committees has announced that several solos will be sung by Mrs. Suzanne Fox Drufa. An evening of entertainment and enjoyment in welcoming the new year and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31
STUDENT PLEDGE
 ON WAR CRASHED

Poughkeepsie, N. F., Dec. 3l.- (UP)-Rumbles of dissent and hints of possible secession from the organ- ization were heard today as the American Students union, repre- senting students of 150 universities and high schools, repudiated the Oxford pledge.
 The union, meeting at vassar col- lege in its third annual conven- ton, junked the Oxford pledge un- der which a person refuses to bear arms for the United States. h. stead, the delegates substituted a peace program of collective secur- ity," calling for the United States to brand aggressor nations and in- yoke embargoes against them.
 The Young Peoples Socialist league, which has delegates here, went on record as pledging itself ito exert every effort to rally stu- dents in and outside the American Student union around the oxford pledge" The statement was signed by Al Hamilton, national secretary of the league; Alvaine Hollister, ra- tional student director of the league; and Fay E. Bennett, New England field organizer for the American Student union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31

cellent market. But motor shows were disappointing and November new car sales ran under 1030. Re- tail trade figures on a weekly basis early in the year were as much as 20 per cent above the 1036 period but late in the year some districts reported sales totals slightly under the 1886 level.
 Industrial districts = faced with labor difficulties and higher oper- ating costs-had the greatest dif- faculties and faced the most severe recession. But the national farm income, with bumper crops and high grain and livestock prices early in the season, rose to the best level since 1929 and the agri- cultural centers felt the recession less than did industrial portions of the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31

We have so much to be thankful for todayl God has certainly pro- tected us during these last three months when every day airplaneS z flew over the hospital and many bombs were dropped near the hos pital. Our turkey that was beef stew tasted very good. [. Two brothers and Miss Ling went to Shanghai and they have not re- turned. We are Q bit worried about them as relations between the French and the Japanese are be. coming very strained"
 As the sisters report ended on November 20, no trace of the broth- CTS and Miss Ling had yet been found. One of the brothers at the hospital, however, took Q chance and went to Minhong to get |. rice"
 With quiet courage, the report ends: "In all other respects we are well and have sufficient to eat again for 6 month and our patients are unusually good these days. We are very grateful for the prayers you have all said, which we know helped us SO much"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31
Chairman

which takes place tonight at tht parish hall from 9 o'clock until 4:3t a. m. at which time breakfast will be served as a climax to the oc- casion. The affair will get under way at 9 o'clock this evening with dancing to the music of the Young Melodians orchestra, followed al 10:30 with a grand march. Dinner will be served by caterer John stokes at midnight after which the revelers will return to dancing.
 John F. 0reblunas, president oi the unit is general chairman of the committee on arrangements and < assisted by Victor Sabalauskas, Jo' seph Kazlauskas, George Adomaitis carl Brazilauskas, Vincent Brazis August Kankel, Raymond Glibas August Krisavage, Stanley Lucas Paul Romanauskas, John Stadalink Alfred Waiculonis and Joseph Smolskis.
 Green St. Hall
 Many local celebrants and about 25 couples from Hartford will wend their way to Nemunas hall at 4a Green street tonight where an ex. cellent party has been arranged. The general attendance is expected to be about 100 couples who will In. dulRe in a chicken dinner prepared in the style of John w. Stokes.
 The committee in charge headed hv co-chairmen wendell E. Cross and William Bensevich have se- cured the services Of Timmle Crowe's orchestra and raft of en- tertainers. Dancing begins at g p. m. followed with dinner an hour Ia ter. Edward Yanavich Is chairman of the dinner committee. After the meal has been served guests VII! pc. ein a mardi-gras lasting until about i2:30 o'clock. Arrangements have also been made for breakfast to De served at {, a. m.
 L. 1. P. Club
 Members of the Lithuanian 1n- dependent Political club VIII take occasion tomorrow night to rededi- cate their club quarters at AZ Green street at which time Mayor Frank Hayes and other city officials have been invited to appear as speakers. The celebration has been planned for some time since alterations have been in progress for several weeks, and were completed only Q few days ago.
 Thomas Matas, retiring president of the organization heads the coin- mittee on arrangements, with others serving on the group consisting of Peter Valunas, president-elect; John w, Jenusaitis, vice-president; At torney Clarence V: Balanda, treas- urer; Albinas Marcelynas. finan- cial secretary elect; Anthony Lag dauskas, retiring financial secreta- ": Joseph Marchekaitis, assistant secretary; Frank Banis, recording secretary; Martin Staugis, Attorney Albert J. Bronsky, Ernest Mazeika, John Adomaitis, Vincent Urbonas, Edward Yanavich, William Bradu- mas, William Bensevich, and pr. F. J. Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31
MASS. ENDS YEAR
 NLAWLECCNECS
Twelve Bandits, With 10 Victims Yield Loot in
 Six Cities

Boston, Dec. 31.--(UP)-The old year went out on Q note of law- lessness in Massachusetts, today as holdup involving 12 bandits and 19 victims yielded, loot of nearly $4,- 500 in half dozen cities.
 At Chelsea, two bandits who smoked many cigarettes while awaiting their victim in his cellar, bounced on Nathan Kepnes, 50, meat dealer, beat his head with an iron bar, and escaped with $1,- 100 cash and also several checks. Kepnes was hoSpitalized.
 At Pittsfleld, three bandits forced the manager and 10 clerks and customers into a markets storage icebox and escaped with $250 talk en from cash registers. The victims shivered in near-zero temperature until the door was forced.
 Forced to Open Safe
 At Waltham, Agent Eric H. Frank was forced to open the Socony Va- cuum oil company'S safe and three bandits fled with $2,000 cash and $500 in checks after locking him and two company drivers in Q closet.
 At West Medford, Q man stepped onto the running-board of Q moving automobile, poked a gun through the window, said Lets be friendly, and robbed Mrs. Helen De Bartolo and Mrs. Sabena Daniello of Rox- bury of $413.
 At Everett, a bandit forced Clerk Rita Wahl to lie on the floor while he footed Q candy store till of $45,
 In Roxbury, Grocer William To- bey was held up for the second time within a month and robbed by two men of $40.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31
STOCK RECESSION | QUICKLYCHECKED
General Tone of Market ol New Years Eve Con.
 sidered Quiet
BY ELMER 0. wALzER

United Press Financial E1itOgl
 New York, Dec. Si.-- (UP) Prices receded at Q quiet opening today on the stock market. Bonds were steady and cotton futures mixed in . nar> row range.
 Traders attributed the iTlterrup- ton to yesterdays rise to the speech delivered last night by Secretary oz Interior 1ckes, in which he reitcrat- ed charges that capital was Ion strike" to coerce favorable legisla- ton.
 , Losses extended to more than Q point. Trading picked up after the opening as year end evening up il1- creased. Further tax selling was inc dicated by transactions for cash.
 ohns-Manville lost 3 points to 70. U. 8. Steel opened at 63 1-0 of 1-e: Chrysler ~ 7.8 of Ia (late 47); Bethlehem Steel 67 "A off 1: Ail- erican Telephone IA of 3.4; Afii- erican Smelting 46 of 3-4: Westing- house Electric 00 O: 7-8; United Air- craft 243-4 of 11-8: KennecOtt 34 3-4 O: 7-s; and Anaconda 2eS-4 of S.4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31
Girl Scouts National Leader
 Sends Message

Tn her New Years message to the 43O,000 Girl Scouts of the United States, Mrs. Frederick Fl. Brooke. of washington, D. O., president of the national organiza: tion, urges them to "go forward with high hopes for the future" and to remember always our her. itaee from our founder and other beloved leaders who armed us with the precepts of courtesy and kind- mess and bequeathed to us cour- age, loyalty. enterprise and Q de. termination to remember at all times our promise to do our duty to God and our country"
 Mrs. Brooke,s message follows: "On December 3l. 1887, we close the door reluctantly on twenty. i've happy years of Scouting and open the portals wide on Q new vista that holds even grater prom ise for hte future. Happily, many of those who blazed our first trails are with us still, and the same familiar paths are still there for us to follow.
 ssThe Scouting way has many branches and delightful by-paths leading to new interests and ac- complishments, but the main trail is always the same, with it's promise of happiness through un- deestanding fellowship and contri. button to the common good through service.
 "Ours is Q permanent bond since young and old, we are linked to eether. and to Our sister Scouts in other lands, by our beautiful Scout program. which may also be Q way of fife.
 gro the youngest, and therefore the most to be envied of our mem bers. I want especially to say s0odspeed". Yours is the longer road and yours the responsibility of safeguarding the key that will open the door again when this now new quarter century of Scouting draws to its close. Your eyes are very bright, your courage great, and you should lead us far towards the new goals. Go forward, then, with high hopes for the future. Remember always our heritage from our founder and our other beloved leaders who armed us with fhe precepts of courtesy and kind- ness and bequeathed to us cotir- age. loyalty. enterprise and a de- termination to remember at all times our promise to do our duty to cod and our country.
 sr greet the Cir Scout of Amer ica with great affection and wish you the happiest of New Years"