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Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Mckinley P.-T.A.
Session Friday

Children of Mckinley school
gave a series of entertaining song
and dance numbers for the enjoy
ment of P.-T.A. members at their
meeting Friday afternoon in the
school.
School problems were discussed
with the parents by three teach
ers: Mrs. Nora Cooley, Mrs. Nilla
Harris, Mrs. Eva Walker. Mrs. Ag-
mes Ferris BigeloW announced the
library bond election
Refreshments were served by
the second grade room mothers
with Mrs. w. S. Heating, Jr, and
Mrs. George L. Winwright in
charge.
Mrs. E. J. Weatherbie was re-
elected president; Mrs. c. Luallin
president; Mrs. Howard Stan
ton, secretary; Mrs. N. C. Greer
treasurer, Mrs. w. S. Heating, Jr.,
historian.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
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NOTICE OF EXECUTORS SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY
Probate No. 274O

Probate No. 2740
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL
In the Matter of the Estate of
EDWARD E. FOSTER,
Deceased.
Under and by virtue of the pro-
visions of Section 754 and Sections
780 and 1872 OF the Probate Code of
State of California, and by virtue
of my appointment as Executor un-
der the will of the above named
decedent;
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that on Wednesday, the 14th day
of April, 1897, at the hour of 10
O'Clock AM, the undersigned Exc
cutter will at private sale, sell all the
right, title and interest of said
decedent and of the estate of dece-
dent above named, in and to the
following described real property
to-wit:
South Half $50 of Tract No.
159, in Township 16 South,
81 acres of land according to
the u S. Government re-survey.
Bids or offers must be in writing
and may be left at No. 442 Main
Street, in the City of Ell Centro,
Imperial County, California, or de-
livered to said Executor at the above
designated address, or may be filed
in the office of the County Clerk
of the County of Imperial, Calitor-
mia, il the Court House in the City
of Ell Centro, California, at any
time after the first publication of
this Notice.
Said sale will take place at No.
442 Main Street, in the City of Ell
Centre, California, the office of
said Executor
DATED: March 25, 1887.
w. j. MEAGER,
Executor of the Estate of Edward
E. Foster, deceased.
FRANK BIRKHAUSER,
Attorney for Executor.
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Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

ing her. AS each guest entered the
room she was presented with a
lei
During the refreshment hour Mrs.
Mildred Smith presented a group
of Wilson school student in ukelele
numbers and Hawaiian songs, those
in the group being Lawrence King,
Evelyn Brooks, Gloria Maddux, Vir-
ginia Hunt, Gene Wallace, Kath-
crime Rowell, Evelyn Spurlot, Tres
Sa Brooks.
Mrs. w. D. Carey who was in
charge of the decorations was pre-
sented with a gift.
The committe in charge was COM
posed of John w. Cook, Mesdames
C. H. H. Small, B. R. Purdy, H. E.
Holt and Charles Knights.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Mrs. Huey Makes official Visit
To Signal Chapter

Elna Huey of Calexico, deputy
grand matron for this Eastern Star
district, made her official visit to
Signal chapter No. 276 Friday night
in the Masonic temple.
The chapter room was decorated
with profusion of spring flowers
and Mrs. Huey was presented with
a fan of exquisite gold and ivory
flowers.
A ritualistic work was exem-
plified in excellent fashion for the
deputy after which the members
and guests adjourned to the ban
quet hall where tables were decorat-
ed in a gay Hawaiian scene. Place
cards were sand dollars and each
member found a favor, a canoe
filled with cocoanut candies, await
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
"s .ooOf Interest to Women chureAs.
Social Calendar
Churches
SATURDAY

SATURDAY
Rural Recreation Council, 7:45,
Imperial
Elks charity ball, $3.50, Veterans
Reserve officers, $50, Barbara
Worth
SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches
Ten Thousand club chorus YES
pers, 4:30, Presbyterian church
MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, 12:15, Barbara
Worth
Twice Told Tales, 2:30. 753 OHlt
Pack 8, 4, Wilson school
Ell Centre lodge No. 384. +. and
A. NJ, 1880, Masonic temple
Troop 7, B.S.A., Scout hut
Junior chamber of commerce,
$3.50, California hotel
Troop 6, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut
Troop 25, B.S.A. 1880, McCabc
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Jasper Meets at
johnson Home

Sixteen members of Jasper home
department met Friday at the Ar
thur johnson home for an all day
session, the morning being devoted
to a demonstration on laundry
methods conducted by Mrs. B
Mitchell.
There was a pot luck luncheon
at noon and in the afternoon, j
w. Lawson, district superintendent
of schools for CaleXico, explained
the proposed bond issue for a new
gymnasium, Henry Hora, farm
center chairman, discussing the
farm bureau program. Miss Flor
ence Glenn, home demonstration
agent, met with the group.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Club Chorus Clues
Vespers Sunday

A usical vesper service
will be conducted Sunday after
noon at 4:30 o'clock in the Pres
byterian church by the Ten Thou
sand clubs chorus under the di-
rection of Mrs. Arthur l.. Schultz.
Three groups of songs will be
presented representative of Rus
sian, American and British COM
posers. Soloists for the concert are
Mrs. p A. Murray, Mrs. Charles
A. Bratton and Mrs. Schultz. Mrs.
S. P. Williams is accompanist.
This concert is open to the pub
lie and there is no admission
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

Those having speaking parts
were: Shirley Cosby, Mother Rab-
bit; Bruce Williams, Peter Rabbit;
Dorothy Mae Hatch, Mopsy; Elaine
Strobel Flopoy; Richard Clifton,
Cottontail; Jimmy Bailey, Mr.. Mac
Gregor; Lorna Jean Hickman, first
lettuce; Pat Little, smallest bean;
Donald Rabineau, ordinary bean;
Junior McChristy, biggest bean;
Paul Little, carrot; Marilyn Tison,
pea; Bert Spence, second lettuce.
Mrs. R. M Armstrong played
the piano accompaniment.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Installation For
University Club

Women's University club will in
stall officers at the meeting Tuesday
night in the Planters hotel, Braw-
ley, the installation being preceded
by a dinner at 6:45 o'clock. Raser-
vations must be made with Mrs.
John w. Cook by Tuesday noon.
Mrs. w. A. McFadden of Brawley
will talk on early experiences in
Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Surprise Birthday
Party Friday


In honor of his birthday, William
c. Powers was the guest of honor
at a formal surprise dinner Friday
night at the Barbara Worth hotel
yellow and green as the decoration
scheme was carried out with daffo-
dis and candles. Mr.. Powers was
first given mock present and a
small birthday cake, which were
followed by real presents and a
large cake decorated in yellow and
green.
Those present at the no-host par
ty were Misses Irene Swanson, Flo
renee Wanna, Peggy Fluke and Ro-
X X -
bert Sprague and the guest OF
honor
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Calexico Women's S
Club Election

Mrs. Hugh S. MacKinnon sue
cceds Mrs. Adolph Binder as pres
ident of the Calexico Woman's I'M
provement club, other officers elect
ed this week being: Mrs. Harvey
Shepherd, first vice president; Mrs.
Fred Gregg, recording secretary;
Mrs. T. E. Bartholomew, cores
ponding secretary; Mrs. w. E. Tim
norman, treasurer; MesdameS
George Willoughby, Joe Higuera,
Argyle MacLachlan, directors.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL II, 1897
Junior Class Gives CreditabIe
Performance in Play Premiere

"The Two Imposters", junior class
play which had its opening Friday
night, and which was to be repeated
Saturday at the high school, es-
tablished the fact that the Junior
class numbers many members with
decided dramatic experience.
The four leads, three of whom
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Church Quarterly
Conference

DR.. j. l.. Dunning of San Diego,
district superintendent, was pres
ent Friday night for the quarterly
conference of the Methodist church
at which business for the year
was concluded.
Prior to the meeting the mem
bers of the congregation and their
families met for a covered dish
dinner, Aid society members act
ing as hostesses.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Acacia to Have
Demonstration

Acacia home department will
meet Tuesday at II o'clock in the
club house. Mrs. B. Mitchell will
give a laundry demonstration and
there will be a pot luck luncheon
at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Shrine Social Club
at Martin Home

White Shrine Social club mem
bers will meet Tuesday with Mrs.
U. l.. Martin, 452 Sanialwood Drive,
at II noon for a pot luck luncheon
and afternoon of bridge. Each men,
Der will bring her own service.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
MADE CHILDREN
DRINK OIL

LOS ANGELES, April 10. UP)-
When little Loreen Goff, 5, and
her brother Delbert, aged 7, soiled
their clothes playing with a can of
engine oil their father. according
to police, forced them to drink a
quantity of the oil as punishment.
Today Alva Delbert Goff, 32-year-
old WPA worker, is in Jail on a
charge of suspicion of administer
ing unjustifiable punishment.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Announces Date of
Annual Recital

Ruth Teeple Reid has ANNOUNCED
that May 25 is the date for her
annual students recital. which will
take place that night in the Ten
Thousand club house.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Lowe and
Mr.. and Mrs G.. H. Cannon were
among those attending the supper
at the First Baptist church Monday
evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
Acc0r ding to Style
--- BY the Fashion Scout

stores are stocked with these beau
tiful intimate garments. Plan to
see them while they are new.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11
German Musicians
Program Subject

Contemporary German musicians
will be discussed by Gladys Nc
Donald Fawcett of Brawley for the
Imperial Valley Music Teachers
association at their meeting Tues
day night at O'Clock at the Oria
Kenah studio, 600 Olive avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

Mrs. John Wilson has as her
house guest her sister from Color
ado Springs, Colo,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

Eva Shumard enjoyed Sunday as
guest of Varnell Knight of Ell
Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

Need of Travel funds often pre-
scnts 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 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., 1937-04-11
ELM NOTES

Alora Gallaher was a week en-
visitor at Long Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

Vera Mae Shumard and MARJORIE
Gene Taylor were Sunday guests
of Echodell Wilson.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

Walter Roth of Meloland, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. Van der Linden and daugh-
ter, Joyce of Ell Centro, and Rosie
Sexton we're visiting at the M, l..
Boone home Sunday
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

Mollie Mcbride, teacher at Alamo,
and Eunice Sprinkel of BraWley
wera visiting with their aunt, Mrs.
Ada Gallaher over the week end.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-11

C. d. Lowe returned to his home
in Texas after several weeks visit
with relatives.
Evening star., 1937-02-07

When he decides on a location he pushes his
snout up and scrapes the ice with his teeth
until it is thin enough for him to breathe
through. At the same time, he is not exposed
to hunters. The mound of snow pushed up by
the seals at their breathing holes is 50 slight,
it can be detected only by dogs.
Fifty yards behind, Riko saw Malu pause
and he knew the husky had found mound
Getting down on his hands and knees, Riko
uept quietly toward Malu who seemed frozen
to the ice. The animal knew the importance
of silence at such time. Tediously the boy
stole over the thick ice until he was a body
length from the little mound. He drew from
his pouch feather about two inches long
and at arms length stuck it into the hillock
of snow.
Riko arose slowly. The ooiled line was in
his left hand. With his right he grasped the
harpoon. Because of the many private
breathing "holes" seal has, he and Malu
had no way of knowing how long their wait
would be.
The wind had spent its fury but the cold
pierced their bodies. Not once did Riko's
eyes leave the feather which stood at an
angle. Hope froze as the hours Jagged.
Suddenly the feather trembled. The seal
was coming up for air. Malu became tense.
Riko's hands gripped his line and harpoon.
He poised the spear, his eyes fixed on the
wavering feather. The thrust he made would
Evening star., 1937-02-07

the white silence, he starved with Riko and
his mother. There had been an interval of
cheer when Riko had been lucky enough to
shoot some hare, but now there was neither
hare nor ammunition.
The boy slipped noiselessly from his
mothers side, patted Malu and motioned
the dog to get up and come with him. Dressed
in his two shabby fur garments one with
the fur turned in and the other with the fur
out - Riko left the snowhouse, carrying a
seal spear tipped with barbed, detachable
bone. Attached to the sharp harpoon point
were forty feet of strong seal-hide line. Malu
stirred with interest and sensed the determin-
alton and courage of his young master. He
knew they were to hunt seals. One would
save them.
The sun was a copper ball glowing DULY
in the Arctic sky. The wind thundered across
the icy tundras whipping hard particles of
snow into Riko's face, singing him like tiny
lances Malu shivered. Together they bucked
the cruel wind; plodded over the ice
Occasionally Riko spoke to Malu encourag-
ingly. He knew their lives depended on the
husky, for without dog. no human hunter
can locate seals breathing hole.
Malu roamed over vast areas shifting the
ice. He stopped abruptly at a tiny mound of
snow, A seal does not breathe through "hole''
but through a small, thin sheet of ice. He
has number of such spots under the ice.
Evening star., 1937-02-07

A WHINPER of terror came from the
~ dogs throat. Cwled up in a corner
of the igloo, he looked pleadingly
y Y at the Eskimo boy Quiet, Malu"
cautioned the youth.
In the snowhouse lay his mother, bundled
IN deerskins on a hard bench of snow, her
eyes staring classify at her son. A seal oil
lamp burning on a soapstone platter fickered
smoky light against the round dome of the
igloo. The boy watched his mothers gaze
turn from him to the lamp. He oept close
to her.
'Riko, my son." she muttered feebly,
hunger Death :. Ride the bowling
winds. am afraid they will win. When the
light of the lamp dies, we perish also >.
Among our race. it has ever been 50 -
The boy shook her gently. mo, no,
Mother, there will be food! And we will live!'
Her haggard face frightened family at the
boys fortitude. She pressed his hand, closed
her eyes and went into deep sleep. Riko
remained by her side.
Malu whined again. His father, chief of
great tribe of Arctic huskies, had plunged
far into the north weeks ago as lead dog of
a team taking Riko's father on a frantic
search for caribou. They were long overdue
Four dogs had been left at the snowhouse.
Three of them had died for lack of food.
Only Malu. now pitiful rack of bones and
hair, remained. As the days dragged on in
Evening star., 1937-02-07

Rko's head ached. He opened his eyes
slowly. His father was standing over him.
Riko was lying in an empty sledge, back of
a team of tired huskies. His fathers face
was gaunt, ravaged with starvation. The
skin was drawn tightly over the high cheek
bones Father and son smiled grimly.
mo caribou" the man said simply. But
l shot Nanook, the bear, who was going to
kill my little Riko.'
Riko glanced about him. Nearby was the
dead bear. His father went to the seal hole,
which he had already chopped wider, pulling
up Rikos catch to load it on the sled
The boy finally sat up. In his lap lay
Malu's head; his leg in crude splint. A tear
rolled down the boys cheek. He wrapped his
arms gently around the dog, whose happy
face reached up to his as the sledge, loaded.
moved on to the snowhouse. :.
The End
The Washington times., 1937-06-17
H.. s. Joins Armament Race.
WitIs Order. From President
For. = Big VesE, BnftLesLtiHDsl
By ROBERT 9: NIXON

Nyprp .
The Washington times., 1937-06-17
F ANS CLAN0R
AS STARS WE'D

HOLLYWOOD. June II (I.N.S.).
The clamor of more than 10000
film fans unable to enter the
church still echoed in the ears Of
Gene Raymond and his bride.
beautiful jeanette Macdonald, TO-
day following their elaborate wed.
ding last night.
More than 1875 police were un-
able to handle the tremendous
crowds outside wiltshire Methodist
Episcopal Church and traffic on
the congested thoroughfare was
hopelessly snarled for more than
an hour.
When Raymond and his bride
left the church bedlam broke forth
and police lines broke completely.
It was several minutes before the
newlywedS were able to reach
their automobile. @
Virtually all prominent stars
and film colony executives were
guests at the ceremony. The new
lyweds plan an Hawaiian honey.
moon, but, because Of a laSt-min-
ute studio call for Miss MacDon-
aid, their departure may be de.
layed several days.
The Washington times., 1937-06-17
MILITARY RITE
FOR C0NNERY

LYNN, Mass, June II QNS),
Military ritual honored the late
Congressman william p. Connery.
jr.. today as thousands gathered
to pay him last homage. Arrange
ments were completed for a mil
itary burial Saturday.
The National Guard Armory on
South Common Street was thrown
open for the body Of the Congress
man, who died suddenly in Wash.
ington of food poisoning, to lie in
state this afternoon and tonight,
More than 10000 persons lined
the streets of Lynn last night as
a military procession escorted the
body on its arrival from Wash
ington.
Following a solemn requiem high
mass Saturday, the casket, draped
with an American flag, will be
borne on a caiSson to st. Mary'S
Cemetery for burial.
The Washington times., 1937-06-17
Revised I'D. C.. Tax Bill
Details Explained

A thumbnail explanation Of the
provisions Of the proposed tax bill
which will go into effect in the
District July !, if the program
before the House today Is adopted,
is set forth as follows:
Authorizes the District Commits
Sioners to borrow from the Fed
eral Treasury during the next
fiscal year. If necessary, to meet
the city expenses. ~..-...
Authorizes Commissioners to OBJ
tain and install parking meters if
they deem 1t advisable. It is esti-
mated that this would produce
$500, 900 in additional revenue, if
meters are installed in all parts Of
the downtown section. .~
Tightens existing intangible tax
laws. Gives District assessor au-
thority to examine books, papers
and other records of any taxpayer
/ bearing upon his intangible prop.
erty taxes. Estimated yield,
$1,000
An increase Of from ~ per
cent to per cent on all inSur-
ance premiums collected, to be
paid by the insurance companies.
Relief associations not conducted
for profit are exempt. Estimated
yield. 100000.
Gas and Auto Taxes
An amendment to the gasoline
tax law which will compel the
bonding Of gasoline importers, ex.
pected to assure collection OF all
gasoline taxes. No estimate of
yield.
Motor vehicle weight tax. A
passenger automobile equipped
with pneumatic tires, Of less than
$500 pounds, IS; from $500 to
1000 pounds, So; over 1000
pounds, $35: 5000 to 5000 pounds,
trucks, tractors and trailers, and
passenger-carrying vehicles for
hire having a seating capacity Of
eight passengers or more in addi-
ton to driver, when equipped with
pneumatic tires, when the weight
of the cab and body is not more
than 1000 pounds, SIS; 1000 to
1000 pounds, $40; 1000 to 5000
pounds, $35! 5000 to 5000 pounds,
$50; 5000 to 10000 pounds, $65;
10000 to $4,000 pounds, $75:
10000 to 16, 1000 pounds, 500; over
10000 pounds, $50.
When any Of the above named
vehicles are equipped with other
than pneumatic tires, the fees are
doubled. Motorcycles, IS. Motor
vehicles not propelled by gasoline,
double the above fees. If the ap-
plication for registration is made
after August / Of any year the fee
The Washington times., 1937-06-17

is one-half OF those quoted above.
Fees from this tax will 60 into the
highway fund Of the District.
Estate and Trade Levies
Inheritance and estate tax. Cd
Inheritance tax-Property in ex-
cess Of $1,000 transferred to the
father, mother, husband, wife,
children by blood or legally
adopted children, or any other
lineal descendant or lineal an
cestors of the decendent, is subject
to a tax Of per cent on the clear
value thereof. Property in excess
Of $4,000 transferred to the
brothers, sisters, nephews and
nieceS of the whole or half blood
of the decendent is subject to a
tax Of 3 per cent thereof. Property
in excess Of $1,000 transferred to
any persons, firms, institutions, as
SociationS, or corporations, not in
cluded In the first two classes, Is
subject to q tax Of 5 per cent
thereof.
Property transferred exclusively
for charitable, educational, or re-
ligiouS purposes within the District
is exempt from this tax. ca Es-
tate tax-The tax shall be equal
to 80 per cent of the Federal tax
imposed. The tax shall be paid
within 80 days after the determi-
nation Of the tax. Estimated yield
Of these two taxes, 100000.
License must be obtained within
so days after approval Of the act,
at a cost of $40 annually by any
one engaged in business in the
city. "A fee must be paid for each
separate place Of business. Also
each person so engaged in bust
ness must pay an annual tax Of
three.fifths Of / per cent on his
gross receipts for the preceding
year. Any person so engaged in
business whose gross receipts are
less than 81, 900 is exempted.
Exempted from this tax are ma.
tional banks and all other incor-
porated banks and trust compa-
MES, utilities, bonding companies,
title and guaranty companies, in
corporated savings banks, building
associations and insurance compa-
mics, all Of which pay a tax either
upon gross receipts. gross earnings
or net premiums. Revenue vari-
ously estimated at 100000 to
100000.
An increase in the real estate
tax rate from the present $1.50
per 500 assessed valuation to
$1.70.
The Washington times., 1937-06-17

"Al f. forgiven, Danny-cOme
home. Before we give you your
part the others insist upon proof
you are entitled to it. Billy"
Whether the advertisement was
an appeal to the kidnapers, who
left q ransom note for $4,000 In
Mrs. Parsons automobile. or q
direct communication intended
for the missing woman, could
not be confirmed through official
sources.
To Inherit $165,OO0
It was recalled, however, that
State. police had put forth the
theory Mrs. Parsons might have
disappeared voluntarily and that
she was reported as soon to in
herit $685. 900 from the estate Of
her uncle, Col. T. S. Williams, for
mer president of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company. This lat
ter report and the wording of the
advertisement indicated to SOY e
authorities that possibly Mrs.
Parsons might voluntarily have
dropped out Of sight because Of a
disagreement with other heirs to
the Williams estate.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
agents, meanwhile, redoubled their
efforts to, solve the disappearance
Of the 38-year-old social regiSteritS.
In full charge Of the case through
operation, Of the Seven-day clause
in the "Lindbergh law" the G.
men questioned Mildred Mailer,
stationery sales girl in a five-and-
ten-cent store at Patchogue, L. l.,
apparently in the hope Of tracing
the note paper on which the ran
som demand was written.
Miss Mailer said she was shown
pictures Of Mrs. Parsons, Mrs.
Anna Kupryonova, member Of the
Parsons household, and the lat
ter'S son, Roy, II, who has been
adopted by Parsons. She said she
thought Roy had been in the store,
as his face seemed familiar.
Parsons Creates Mystery
Mrs. Kupryonova was the last
to see Mrs. Parsons when she dis
appeared Wednesday of last week.
She told authorities Mrs. Parsons
left the estate, on which she and
her husband raised squads and
pigeons, at 11:15 a. m. with an
elderly couple" who were inter
ested in a piece Of property Mrs.
Parsons was trying to sell.
Parsons myStified newspaper
men, whom he Shooed off his
lawn yesterday afternoon, when
he plaintively asked:
"Why didn't it happen two
days agO?"
He hurried back into the house
without explaining his remark.