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Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Actress Illus band No. |
Puts Slug Into Hubby No.2

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. II. CUP)-
With husband number two creased
by bullet fired by number one,
Ruth Etting emerged unscathed to-
day from welter of leaden slugS,
heroine of the first real life drama
Of smoking guns and raging pas
sions of Hollywood's 1938-39 season.
La Ettin9. who became a radio
and movie star because she could
sing like a baritone, wept in So
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
so Cars Join in
Caravan toS.D.

Thirty automobiles packed with
more than $50 Imperial Valley resi-
dents went to Del Mar Sunday to
attend Imperial Valley day at the
San Diego fair.
The Imperial Valley Boys band
joined the motorcade which started
from Brawley Plaza at 9:15 am.
Sunday and journeyed over the new
state route through Kane Springs
and Julian.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Singing Pug Faces
Deportation Trial

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. II. CUP)-
Jack Doyle the singing pugilist
who knocked himself out in his last
ring appearance, was taken before
United States immigration author
tiles today for a preliminary exam
ination before formal hearing on a
charge of illegally entering this
country.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

cular significance because of its
effect on efforts of various. organi-
cations to force deportation of
Harry Bridges, west coast CIO dir
ector on the grounds that Bridges
is a member of the Communist
party. Bridges, however, denies
membership in the party.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

prano as she recounted the events
leading up to the shooting of her
husband, Myrl Alderman, by her ex-
husband, Martin Snyder
1T was case OF insane jealousy"
she cried. Martin threatened TO
kill me when | divorced him last
November. When Myrl and l were
married three months ago, we kept
ii secret-but Martin found out,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Doe sn't Leave. So
He Goes to Jail

Winlred Carters blithe disregard
of previous judicial order to leave
town, Monday sent him to the
county jail Tor 60 days.
The Negro was jailed by Ell Gen.
tro police after he created dis
turbance in a down town cafe Sun
day and refused to pay for a meal
he had eaten.s
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

anyhow.
The 80 year old Alderman, who
functioned as Ruths accompanied
was at ST. Vincen.'s hospital, where
physicians said he would recover
from a bullet through his abdomen
The AZ year old Snyder was in jail
where police said he was booked on
suspicion OF kidnapping and at
tempted murder
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
THE PROGRAM

Schedule for Imperial Valleys
two-day celebration to dedicate
PWA and REA electrificatiOn
projects and Imperial dam. is
arranged definitely as follows:
MONDAY
500 p,m.-Start serving barbecue
i'm Brawley City Plaza.
500 p.m.-Interior secretary Har-
old Ickes will dedicate
the valleys power sys-
tenn. Ed IZac, Mark
Rose will speak.
Street dancing follows cere-
monies.
TUESDAY
$3.50 a.m.--Secretary's party To
leave Eel Centre for
Imperial dam, inspect
ing All American canal
en- route.
11:O0 a.m.-CeremOnies at Inn
perial dam, dedicating
structure and turning
first water into All
American canal
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

The circuit court rendered It's de-
cision in releasing Joseph George
Strecker, Hot Springs, Ark, from
threatened deportation, on a writ
of habeas corpus. Deportation was
ordered for Strecker, born in Aus
tria, on the basis of admitted mem
bership in the Communist party in
1882 and 1888.
The case is regarded as of parti-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Wright Felt Back
From ashinston

Wright Felt, project engineer for
the PWA power program in Impe-
rial Valley, returned to El Centric
this weekend after doing temporary
duty in Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Communist Membership Deportation
Test Case Goes to Supreme Court
With Attention Turned to Bridqes

WASHINGTON, Oct. II. (UP)-The supreme court
today granted the federal governments petition for a re-
view OF the fifth circuit courts of appeals decision holding
that membership in the Communist party not in itself
grounds for deportng alien from the United States
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

Per Captain Kidd
Deputy She.i.fs Park Burritt and
Don Campbell spent five hours one
night watching three grave-llke
holes On the desert 10 miles north
west Of Imperial,
They had to watch them because
someone thought a flend might
have due t!!.m as last resting
place for murder victims or perhaps
as a haven for stolen property.
ooh, those aren't graves" said
Sheriff r. w Ware when informed
OF their fruitless vigil, there is an
ole, Negro man who digs them after
his divining ROD tells him where
treasure is buried.
Time Turns Back
" F. Frizzell. the famous Fuzzy
Of The Southern Pacific, couldn
miss the power ard All American
canal dedcations He had to come
down from Los Angeles to join in
the fun.
He almost wished he hadn't
when j. w. Donohuo, the Johnny
of the S. p. family, kept referring
to the time away back in 1928
when Fuzzy was tCngue-tied. The
Produce Buyers of Imperial Valley
staged a bic dinner and program in
Mexicali in January that year.
They gave FUZZY a beautifully en-
sraved watch. When the watch
! was handed to Fuzzy, he was
speechless for the first and only
time in his life.
They Were Not Hungry
Bert Lemons. who always makes his
bragS. about beng in the lead when
fishing is t,e subject of converse
ton. met his Waterloo not long
ago. He drove and drove all the
way from Ell Centre to the Rogue
river to go fishing. He caught one
measly little fish scarcely fit for
bait. RR is of the opinion Bert
had better stick to his own fish
pond hereafter.
The Beau RrummelS Parade
City councilmen assembled at city
hall all ready to start an inspection
trip Monday morning. 1t was
unique inspection trip, sort of
alley tour to find out how Mr.. and
Mrs. FL Centre take care of the
garbage and trash problem. Mayor
II. w Fawcett arrived in attire
customary to Imperial Valleyites on
warm days. Cormcilmen Gordon
Scriven and p l.. Moore natty fall
outfits complete with ties and
coats
why all the dressed up effect"
inquired the mayor.
I'VE always dress correctly for
every occasion retorted Scriven.
If that is the case why didn't
you wear your overalls?" said the
Irishman.
Too Much Is Too Much
Dorothy Werve went to the
fights recently. Il want to see some
bloody fights" she boasted. Il
hope they beat each other up
Everything went along fine until
the third bout. That was bloody
1t soon became very bloody indeed
and so did The fighters. Dorothy
turned her head with a sick look
and said weakly. mo more blood
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

ed Irvine anc four walters on sus-
picion of selling liquor after 2 a. m.
More than 100 customers fled.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
East Mesa Lands Should Be Opened
Within Five Years, Commissioner
Declares En- Route 10 Valley
: BY LOGAN JENKINS =

ABOARD SUNSET LIMITED route to Brawey
Oct. II. (Speca)-mperial Valleys East Mesa lands
should be opened to homestead within five years u S.
Reclamation Commissioner John c. Paige said today.
Chatting amiably while his chief. Secretary of Inferior
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Enq|and Faces Demand She Make New
Concessions to Adolf Hitler;
Public Resentment Growing
Germany Reported on Verge of Asking
TO Give Up Own Advantages; Churchill
Speech Asks L. S. For Cooperation

LONDON, Oct. IT, (UP)--lepors multiplied today
that Fuehrer Adolf Hitler, following up his triumph in
the Czechosovak crisis would make far reaching
ais to the British government.
Concdently there mounting tide OF feeling
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

hum
A high school girl was comment"
ing on the football game.
I'VE beat them easy she de-
clared proudly. but we had a tough
time doing it,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

Butter: Los Angeles, 29ci but
terfat. Imperial Valley fob. ranch,
grade A, 3sci manufacturing milk
SOc; route gathered cream 2lc.
l.. A. Hay: L. 5. No. l. SlS.Soi
No. 2 leafy sls.50-13' No. 2 Sll.Oo.
Minneapolis flax, Dec, S1.75.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

SATURDAY
Sff6,8i9.42
BUILDING PERMITS
TO DATE THIS YEAR
$315,723
Evening star., 1938-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan L. Smith of Salt
Lake City are stopping at the Dodge
while in the Capital.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

flowers, some of the numerous punches
of which were attached to a screen
similar to the arrangement used for
debutante parties.
The dance took place at the Letter
mansion on Dupont Circle and was
preceded by a dinner there, while sew
eral other dinners were given else
where. The guests included Mrs. Will
hams' friends of all ages, close friends
of her daughters. Mrs. Letter, Mrs.
Frederick Sterling and Mrs. Huston
Rawls. and few Of her grand
children's.
Aside from the quantities Of pres
ents which Mrs. williams received was
lovely copy of an Irish silver bowl,
which was the token of esteem of
particular group of her friends.
The presentation was made around
midnight in one of the smaller draw
ing rooms by Representative Robert
Low Bacon. who with his wife, were
among the donors whose names ap-
pear on the present.
1t Is the sincere wish Of all who
know Mrs. Williams that she may
enjoy many more happy birthdays and
continue to spread cheer and pleas
ure and that her many charitable en-
terprises may prosper under her able
guidance
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Miss Gray to Wed
r. S. Fowler
In Fall.

THE chancellor of the American
University and Mrs. Joseph M. M.
Gray are entertaining at tea today at
their residence on the university cam
pus from 4 until 6 o'clock in honor
OF their daughter Elizabeth, whose
engagement to Mr.. Ralph Starr Fowler
is announced today. Mr. Fowler is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Fowler
OF Chevy Chase, Md.
Assisting at the tea are Mrs. Fowler,
Mrs. Joseph c. Gray, Mrs. Charles
M. Gray, Miss Mary Louise Brown,
Mrs. Kenneth N. Parkinson, Mrs.
James Shera Montgomery, Mrs. Ches-
teen Smith, Mrs Rudolph T. HarrelI,
Mrs. Frederick T. Gary, Mrs. william
E. Davis, Mrs. Jacob S. Payton, Mrs.
VIII Hutchins, Mrs. Lowell F. Huel-
ster. Mrs. Donald j. Sherbondy, Mrs.
Craig Hall, Mrs. Merritt c. Batchel-
der. Mrs. Walter c. Lowdermilk, Mrs.
Luther w. Gray. Mrs. Geoffrey p.
Creyke. Mrs. Eldred Wilson, Mrs. Ken
meth Romney, jr, Mrs. Howard e.
Wahrenbrock, Miss Patricia Paxton
and Miss MANCHESTER Wakeman.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Envoy and Wife Hosts
900 Guests Attend Reception
At South African Legation.

favored spot of many of the guests,
The grass, again it is worth while to
say already" has attained the look OF
green velvet carpet, and garden lovers
were fun of praise at the amazing
rapidity with which the Minister and
Mrs. Close have obtained such a
charming spot.
The British Ambassador and Ladv
Lindsay were among the earlier arri-
walls and held court in the garden
while close by Miss Irene Boyle was
surrounded by friends, and the First
Secretary of the British Embassy, Mr..
Philip Broadmead, and the Second
Secretary, Mr.. Christopher Bramwell,
were enjoying the cool spring weather,
which has been such a source of worry
TO hostesseS planning out-of door par
ties during the past month.
In a sparkling white hat trimmed
with a blue veil and wearing a chic
simple dark blue dress and silver
fox bolero, Nine. van Haersma de
With arrived with her husband and
the Netherlands Minister and slowly
migrated to the garden after paying
their respects to the host and hostess.
Some of the Guests.
Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife of the
Secretary of Agriculture. was present,
looking very charming in a becoming
navy blue outfit. Others glimpsed in
the immense crowd were Mrs. Claude
A. Swanson, wife of the Secretary of
the Navy; the Spanish Ambassador,
Senor DR.. Don Fernando de los Rios,
who was receiving a royal welcome,
having but recently returned from his
Continued on Page B-4)
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Notes From the Social Calendar Of Washington and
By the Way
Beth BIaine=

NNER last night a congenial
small gathering Sibour avortes has
perfectly
was at its best last evening filled with bowls
Hmckey
topped of with white
gardenias Also there
Mr. and and
Mrs John Williams birthday party given
Dupont Circle
Mr. AND MRS. LAWRENCE WOOD planning a very
interesting summer
June 90 they ex
continue stopping en- route
to visit friends at for the
racing Seattle the
there time Honolulu to visit H. R. Cromwell
they do not do thatgo the Grand
Canyon Sounds pretty excitngbu can't take
Cnps latest
1t fetching
modelthe
how the passers-by
RAND BERARD Secretary Embassy Saturday
is the Washington inches tall
Frenhman to his with and quick
par1ee ne looking with
undoubtedly
boy!
Berards father. the Berard was one of the
greatest authorities on Greek literature into
French Homes nad language
Prior ackng on long VOYAGE ou1np
the wanderings OF Ulysses described n he Had
News OF Of Minister Foreign
Bonnet short-temd
as his chief de cabinet Henry two
Charles of whom were nlavine
at Chevy Chase last year
French news OF local import Military
A'acn OF he French Embassy, will leave
few weeks the Third Embassy and Mime ucet will
sail June H. Lucet will Nine Luce not
until October The Champur who have been
absent from washington for this week
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Mrs. Williams Feted
Representative Bacon Makes
Presentation of Silver Bowl.

ITO CALL Mrs. John r. williams
MAJ is not fresh, rude or
i sassy, it is a term of endear-
ment expressing the admiration
felt by young and old alike for her.
Yesterday Ma" celebrated her 18th
birthday and from midday until very
late last night that popular person
was busy, being feted by host of
friends and fond relatives, beginning
with the luncheon given by DR.. and
Mrs. Harry Kerr and ending with the
dance given by her daughter. Mrs.
Joseph Letter, and her son and daugh-
ter, Tommy and Nancy Letter.
Mrs. Williams did not stand in line
to receive the 200 or more guests. she
sat comfortably in a large armchair
placed on raised platform at one end
of the room. Wearing powder blue
lace gown with scarf the exact color
of her eyes, she must have presented a
sight which will remain in the memo
ries of her many friends and admirers.
Seated at Mrs. Williams feet were
Nancy Letter. in becoming pink dress,
and her cousin, Audrey Campbell, in
all white. while literally on all sides
were masses and masses of glorious
Evening star., 1938-06-01

n RS HENRY MORGENTHAU
" will entertain reception this
cude members the
associate member members
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Rev. MIR. MacBryde
10 Give Dance.

The Rev. Meade Bolton MacBryde
is issuing invitations for small dance
Wednesday evening, June 8, in honor
OF Mr. Thomas Rogers Drake of Co.
lumbia, S. c., who will arrive in
Washington Friday to visit Mr.. Mac
Bryde for 10 days or a fortnight.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
l II MASSACHUSETTS, ENUE
M traffic was completely upset
VI late yesterday afternoon by
the &QQ- Or more o1leStS of

4 the 600 or more guests OF
the Minister of South Africa and
Mrs. Close who attended the recep-
tion at the Legation in celebration of
the 28th anniversary of the union
of the four major provinces OF South
Africa which joined forces in a do
minion within the British Common
wealth.
Within the richly furnished man
sion. paneled and trimmed with South
African stinkwood. host o. guests,
drawn from the diplomatic corps. Of
fetal Washington and the residential
circle of this city, mingled in the
spacious rooms. enjoying the splen-
did repast set out on the dining room
table, slipping tea in British fashion
or more cooling and stronger Dev-
erageS.
The Minister and Mrs Close received
in the drawing room to the left of the
stairway. Mrs. Close wore a dress of
beige-color crepe, floor length and
trimmed with braid in scroll design
On the balcony above the front door,
from which the flag of South Africa
hung, a number of persons gathered,
presenting gay sight from the ave-
nue..
Garden q Favored Spot.
The garden, a secluded square at the
rear Of the building. backed by woods
and inclosed by a wire fence upon
which already (the legation was only
completed this winter pink and red
roses are blooming. And it was the
Evening star., 1938-06-01
News Notes of Official
And Diplomatic Sets
In the Capital
Mrs. Morgenthau to Entertain
Newspaper Women's Club.
DR.. Wang Returns.

RS HENRY MoRGENTFAU Secretary Treasury
M will entertain a
ude members the Newspaper
associate member and members OF the Womens National
The Chinese Ambassador
brief visit of
the week end and holiday.
Ambassador sanQuenn will be host at dinner
this evening
Brandao in New
York where this evening he will
the will
remain New York through this week
Minister and Nine van Haersma de With will have
as their guests next week the newly appointed
to New York preparatory to ans for E @ @ Ih VI % M @ % @ a g
are en- route from the formers secretary the Legation
The M Foitch will return today from
Chicago where he spent the
small daughter Po their having
sailed from New York 10 days
Republic Sonora de pastor have
he soa engagements owing to the death in san Domingo of
the Minister'S
sister of the Minister.
The luncheon which Sonora
Of Sonora
from visit in her homeland has been indefinitely
Duffy Senator Duffy of wisconsin entertained at
cneon today the Louis Seize of the shoreham Hotel
Senator Dufys sister Mrs Harold
arrived washington and the house
Story here to attend the graduation
from the Georgetown Visitation Convent tomorrow
Also honored at the luncheon
Wis the graduation
OF her daughter Miss Mary Rita
Mrs Dufys guests Bailey. F. George
Dempsey Walter Diser Mrs H Johansen and Mrs
l. Norris. - ~ ~ w
Mrs Fred Glchr wife of Lauen
entertained luncheon
IN honor OF Mrs Henry Wallace Secretary Agriculture
The horseshoe-shapd table
which the indirect lighting cenerpieces
PINK white and red peones, and white snapdagons
MaVis Allen daughter
guests VINO Mrs of
a Mrs Cassius Biermnn Vincent Harrington
Mrs John W. Cwnne
are members OF the Iowa congressional delegation;
ude Louis Mrs R. M Evans Mrs
MRS C. william Ramy Miss Mary La Toilette
STEFAN MIS- T. d. Cass Mrs lie A.
Claude Porter and Mrs. Richard
The Counselor Of the Rumanan Legation
today California
and return to Washington
1t j. T. Hardin N, with Jimmy
nave guests Hardns
Park, London Conn., to which station
1t Hardin has from Annapolis
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Miss Hilda Sworzyn
To Wed Mr.. Kanner.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Joseph Sworzyn
of 42ol Sixteenth street NV. an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter Hilda Annette to Mr.. Lester
Kanner, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Mack
Kanner Of Freeport, Long Island.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Miss Fort to Wed
Mr.. Lyon July II
At Christ Church.

MR.. AND MRS. J. CARTER FORT
of 2711 Thirty-sixth street, today
announced the engagement of the for
mer's sister. Miss Mary Frances Fort
to Mr.. Rowland Lyon of 209 Rosemary
street, Chevy Chase. Md.
Miss Fort is the daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs George Fort, and
Mr.. Lyon is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gideon A. Lyon. Both are popular
in art circles in Washington in which
Mr.. Lyon particularly has been active
since his student days at George
Washington University and the Cor
coran Art School. He was a pupil of
Charles w. Hawthorne.
The wedding will take place at
Christ Church, Georgetown, Thurs
day. July IA.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Miss Masee Leaves.

Miss Villa Magee will leave today
to return to her Canadian home to
spend the summer. Miss Magee
has been at the Canadian Legation
through the winter and spring serv-
ing as secretary to Lady Marler.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1938-06-16
Ninth Election District
Town Of Gaithersburg

287. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Isaac and Mildred E. Cole. Re
port states amount of sale to be
1885.
2SS. To County Commissioners OF
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Francis A. and Mary A. Hutton
Report states amount of sale to be
$44.04.
2S9. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to ]. w. Hopkins. Report states
amount of sale to be $33.03.
290. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Nellye R. Hendry. Report states
amount of sale to be $46.05.
POI. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Nellye r. Hendry. Report states
amount of sale to be $44.24.
292. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Nellye r. Hendry. Report states
amount of sale to be $3.50.
293. To County Commissioners OF
Montgomery County, Land assessed
TO Nellye r. Hendry. Report states
amount Of sale to be $16.S6.
294. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County. Land assessed
to Nellye r. Hendry. Report states
amount of sale TO be 5000.
= 295. To County Commissioners Of
Montgomery County sentinel., 1938-06-16
Tenth Election District
Potomac

315. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Bethesda Amusement Company.
Report states amount of sale to be
$213.40.
316. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to John e. S., M. E. and j. H. Ford.
Report states amount of sale to be
$43.94.
BIT. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Eva II. Frazer. Report states
amount of sale to be $118.90.
318. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Great Falls Farm Corporation.
Report states amount of sale to be
81, ,457. "a.
319. To j. T. Ensor, Land
assessed to Willie Grafton Holland.
Report states amount of sale to be
$39.19.
800. To Lawrence Lee jenkins,
Land assessed to John and Minnie
Jenkins Tramwell. Report states
amount of sale to be $36.39.
321. To ]. T. Ensor, Land
assessed to Clarence w. Warren.
Report states amount of sale to be
$19.S6.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1938-06-16
Seventh Election District
Martins Addition

213. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
70 Jerome E. Burke. Report states
amount of sale to be $28.89.
214. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
10 City Building Company. Report
states amount of sale to be $3.50.
215. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Frederick ]. Hughes. Report
states amount of sale to be $92.82.
216. To Prudential Insurance
Company, Land assessed to Nell d.
Ray. Report states amount of sale
to be $184.68.
217. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Elmer o. and E. L. Simpson,
Report states amount of sale to be
e146.27.
218. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Francis S. and Elizabeth r. H.
Wilson. Report states amount Of
sale to be $67.37.
219. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
10 Olga j. Weiman. Report states
amount of sale to be $42.91.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1938-06-16
Eleventh Election District
Barnesville

1926. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to William Henry Hackett. Report
states amount of sale to be $500.
326. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Mary E. Hall. Report states
amount of sale to be $12.77.
327. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Louis G. Hamilton. Report states
amount of sale to be $34.70.
1928. To County Commissioners of
Montgomery County, Land assessed
to Frederick D. Hamilton. Report
states amount of sale to be 1892.
329. To John E. Pollock, Land
assessed to William T. Lucluctt. Re
port states amount Of sale to be
$1S.76.