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Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Twelfth Birthday
Celebrated

Mary Lou Hunter celebrated her
twelfth birthday Saturday, her
mother, Mrs. John r. Hunter, en-
tertaining with a theatre party in
honor of the occasion.
The guests met first at the Hunter
home, 1864 Brighton avenue, where
the birthday cake and other re-
freshments were served. Attractive
decorations contributed to the fes-
tive atmosphere. Mrs. Hunter and
Mrs. Percie 1hacker chaperoned the
group later at the matinee.
Invited guests included: Larry and
Jack Duff, Jeanne Delp, Martha
Jeanne Jenkins, Armina Elvander
Betty jean Peacock, Marjorie Wat
son, Beverly Burger, T. j. Womack.
Loretta Eyer, Jimmie Bailey, J. B.
McNeece, Joy Epperson, Charles
Blalack, Winifred Anderson and the
guest of honor Mary Lou Hunter.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Mrs. w. J. Greoo
Entertains for
Jane Hartzoq

Miss Jane HartZog, whose mar
riage TO DR. Rowell Dahlgren will
take place Oct. 81 in Atlanta, Ga,
was complimented Saturday at a
linen shower given by Mrs. w. j..
Gregg at her Meloland home.
Exquisite fall flowers in brilliant
colors made an effective background
for the party. Mrs. Gregg was as
sisted by her niece, Miss Evelyn
Hicks. The guest of honor received
many handsome pieces of linen to
be used in her new home and the
afternoon ended with the serving
of tea.
Guests included Mrs. w. E Hart
zog, Mrs. Eugene Waterman, Mrs.
j. d. Townsend, Mrs. Laurence
Hartzog and the guest of honor, all
OF Ell Centre; Mesdames Herman
Smith, j. K. Fahring, j. r. Snyder,
sam Webb, Sr., Ernest Edwards, j.
~ Hartzog, r. F.. Hartzog, Verde
Cooper, Carl Morford, John Kava-
naugh, Henry Havekorst, G. C.
ttlchards, Lawrence Richards, w. L.
Huebner, Wilbert Garrick, w. G.
Herdman, G. l.. Hartshorn, w. E.
BeaIe, H. B. Graeser, Miss Vera
1aVeKorSt all or Holtville; Mrs.
cara Taylor, Mrs. Mildred Loudon
of CaleXico.
Miss Hartzog is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Hartzog of Ell
Centro and DR.. Dahlgren is the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Dahlgren
OF Fresno. Miss Hartzog attended
The University of Redlands and her
lance, Stanford university and U.
sc.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

Plans for the annual card party
sponsored each fall by Boyce Aten
unit, American Legion Auxiliary
we're outlined at the executive board
meeting Saturday.
The party is scheduled for Mon
day, Oct %, at o'clock. in the
Veterans hall and will feature both
auction and contract bridge, check
ers, Hop Ching and any other game
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Business Women in
Joint Session

AsSemblyman Clarence Walker
will address the joint meeting OF
the BraWley and El Centro Busines.
and Professional Women's clubs tc
be held in Brawley at O'Clock
Tuesday night, in the Dunlack
hotel.
The speaker will discuss the
propositions to be voted upon in
November.
FL Centre members wishing
transportation are to notify Mrs
Jessie Conner, and those in Impe-
rial, Mrs. Merta Thompson.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Select for
Pirate Gold

Selection of the cast for Pirate
Gold, the minstrel-revue to be
presented Nov. 3 and 4 under the
sponsorship of the Ell Centro Lions
club, was to be made Monday af-
ternoon.
This play will feature an entire
local cast and will be presented in
the high school auditorium, funds
raised by this means being used for
the Lions work for the blind and
for the needy.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
20-30 Club Dance
Gre at Success

Ell Centro's 20-30 cub met with
generous response on the part of
the valley since the Safety Sally
dance sponsored by that club was
huge success, many attending
from all parts of the county.
The affair took place Saturday
night in the Veterans hall and cne
OF the highlights of the evening
was the dance contest which was
won by Donna Mills and Avery vii
son who were declared the cham
pion swing dancers by the judges.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Society Observes
Guest Day

The Methodist Missionary society
members will observe guest day
Tuesday with members of the
Christian Church Women'S Council
as their special guests.
The meeting is called for 2:3O
o'clock in the social hall and
Sheriff r. w. Ware will be speaker,
talking on Christian Citizenship"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Christian Endeavor
Rally Tuesday

A countrywide rally and sing
oiration" for Christian Endeavor
e. IS is scheduled for Tuesday
lgAat 7:30 o'clock in the Holt
lille Christian church.
The Rev. Carlton Buck of the
rlington Christian church will lead
he song service and will also de-
yer the principal address of the
7ening. A social hour will be en-
Dyed after the program.
Miss Meta Frances Lord of El
entro is county president.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Revival Services
AtHoItvi|Ie

Tine Rev. Harper Welch of Ven-
tura is conducting revival services
nightly this week in the Holtville
Church of the Nazarene.
Services begin at p. m. and are
open to the public
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
John K. Saarios
Have Dauqhter

Mr.. and Mrs. John K. Saario
1865 Adams, have announced the
arrival of a daughter, Beverly Kay
born Saturday morning at the E'
Centro hospital and weighing SiS
pounds, liz ounces.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Welfare Section
Ne cts tuesday

Mrs. Aaron Afford will be hostess
to the members of the Junior Ten
Thousand clubs Welfare section at
their meeting Tuesday night. 730
o'clock. 581 Olive. Mrs. Richard
Hammer will be hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
at
local Church

Family night will be observed
tuesday at the Presbyterian church
18th the World Friendship Circle
4 charge. Young people who at
ended the summer conferences at
amp Marston and Occidental COL
ege will make their reports.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Acacia to Discuss
Halloween Dance e

Acacia home department will dis
cuSs plans for Halloween dance
at its meeting Wednesday, begin
ming at 1920 o'clock in the school
Instead of the usual pot luck lunch
con, members will have lunch in
the school cafeteria to be served
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

November ballot
Invitations have already been is
sued by the board for the luncheon
in the club house. Mrs. P N. Van
Slyck is in charge of the luncheon
and has asked that all reservations
be in by Tuesday with Mrs. S.
Emmitt Allen. 480-J.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
DR.. and Mrs. Apple
To Entertain Club

DR.. and Mrs. w. w. Apple will
entertain the members of the
Present Day club Saturday, Oct %.
at 7 o'clock at the Barbara Worth
hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Oasis Shrine in
Session Tuesdav

Oasis Shrine No. 20, W.S. of j.,
will meet in regular session Tues
day night at 8 o'clock in the Ma
sonic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Mt. Signal Meet
On "Wednesday

Mt. Signal home department will
meet Wednesday at 1920 o'clock
with Mrs. Elsie Fisher who lives at
the Sherman Fisher ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
News Items About
Va||ev Residents

Miss Mildred Lou Frohly left last
weekend for San Diego where she
will take a 10 months commercial
course at Kelsey Jenney.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

at a nominal charge
Evening star., 1938-08-10

1888 18th NV, COR. r.
End fl. fr.. sitting r. . bedrms, mod.
bath. shower: 3 expos. new. beaut furn,
ice water. Suitable 3 or 4. Exceptional
Evening star., 1938-08-10
ST. GABR1EL's PARISH.

DUNCAN BUILT" aU wide, contain:
garage Convenient to everything. This
homs must b sold, Nc rensEais; . Con- Con.
400. lvsaines. xandoiph 1915. '
Evening star., 1938-08-10
COUNTRY BoARp.

River, Front Royal Va, within few miles
OF Skyline. drive: week end and vacation
guests; fishing. boating: excellent table:
BOARDERs wanted for week ends at q
quiet, restful. country home in Maryland
good homo cooking. Box 4O-J. Star.
PROSPECT HILL. near Frederick-Com-
fcrtable modern home. Mrs. Roy /. Hynd-
man, Box 275. Frederick. Md. 49,
Evening star., 1938-08-10
APARTMENTS WANTED.
ApARrMEhTs SUBURBAN.

APARTMENTS SUBURBAN.
ROSSLYN, va ROOMS. KITCHEN
and bath; newly decorated. furnished; S3b
and S37 80: bus. car service. 1902 Lee
highway, Apt /.
apt; Frigidaire: lge. porch among trees;
pvt. entrance: bus; $45. Shepherd 45O4.
ANNANDALE. VA. 20 MIN D. C. FOUR
rooms. unfurn. bath. gas. electricity. hard
wood floors $2S month. RUSSELL WOOD.
Evening star., 1938-08-10
ROOMS WANTED.
SUBURBAN ROOMS.

ARLINGTON. VA 5OO5 18th st. nv!
rooms in new brick residence large closets
near bus, first zone Sis and xI25O
eacn per month: gentlemen. Phone Walnut
1416 N. BARTON ST.. Arlington-subur-
ban; at bus line; Sl6. oxford Ol15
Evening star., 1938-08-10

APARTMENT HOUSES FOR SALE.
DOWNTOWN. NEW. CONTAINS ALL NEW
appliances and convenieRces known to
building trade: times reasonable rent:
don't hesitate
SAMUEL 8. SPRUCE.
Tower Bids Realtor. Clev. 9510.
Clev. 1915 After $50 PM. l2s
Evening star., 1938-08-10
APARTMENTS uNFvRNlsHEp.

APARTMENTS UkFURkisHED.
DUPLEX APIS,
3Os 18th PL. NE.
rooms dinette. kitchen. bath: Electro
ins'' Inspect sis ADt sts NJ: 81. T. M. $3.50
3 rooms. bath. hest. hot water. electric
L: T. GiRAVATTE,
20 18th St. Realtor. Natl. 0153..
2440 10th ST. NV.
Psrkswitchbosed @ swia ResGd't three ' eieVatoF.. @
s,Tt,s ssef,rTtiS,sration .,i1sa included; ted. garage in
5$: 5sS%: md Sssh. S;; = soTsa ss2e6 S$
,,o, sHASSSS sHASSs'SsSsp;% i n s = % EGSHs CO., ,s,.,
NEW DUPLEX APT,
ss Ss:s so oo;ss ~ hot water
27OO CONN. AVE.
At Woodley Rd:, Opposite
24-Hr. Switchboard and Elevator Service.
1tcSIucLL NduaBCI NOiuuuiA SlVO
FACING MERIDIAN PARK.
7.,y truly aelishttul tt .,,1 suite dirsetly
netts: Kitchen kEFu5 and Bath
ONLY $50! Two exposures; 1000,
220l 18th ST. NV.
2517 MOZART PL. NV.
Between 18th and nth: Euclid st. and
Columbia Rd.
room. room: dressing room $3.50
2 6o9n rooms kitchen and $67.5O
3 room rooms kitchen and $3.50
Gas and Electricity Included.
H. L. RUST CO.,
1901 18th st. Natl. 500.
1740 EUCLID ST. NV.
THE EUCLID.
Large living room with Murphy bed. fur
hi,h nshed dinsIte modernized kitchen and tile
and sIs ,ssatsigsrat,on sas g II ncl@ded in rent Rent
l16 10th ST. Sc.
An exceptionally attractive building just
opened opened for inspection. Units Of tive rooms
be particularly pleased with the dinette
furniture and the large Electrolux refriger
ator. Rentals. $47.50 to $4,000.
1922 N ST. NV.
A real opportunity in . downtown apart
Two rooms, kitchen and bath. with eiee-
f51eiity; nnin raefr1seration and gas furnished.
1923 10th ST. NV.
Another downtown building for those
and Sash FSs Electric r.:
Gil M ST. NE.
Particularly convenient for employees Of
Union Terminal Market, Union Station and
the Navy Yard. A second-hoor apartment
30 per month. including brick private
1863 GIRARD ST. NV.
ysesney r ssIs sa!ld'ns '"'1' Two rooms.
300 EAST CAPITOL,
THE CALUMET.
Lovely modern building. near Capitol
and Library: Second floor. corner apart
ROBERT ! W. V''s SAVAGE,
so7 Union Trust Bldg Natl. $500.
coLoRED-so1 P ST. NV; -
rooms. kitchen. bath SAP so
SHANNON 4 LUCHS CO..
1905 H ST. NV. National 2345.
COLORED.
Apis. excell. condition. 1915 CHURCH
ST N;W.-Coal furnished. S37 so, 1743
CORcORAN ST N.W-S25 and S45; heat,
hot water furnished. B. F. SAUL Met.
FOR COLORED.
1901 q st. nw.-S47. .5O-Corner apt.
second floor: LIVING room. bedroom. kitchen
and bath: heat and hot water furnished
1904 K. cAFRITz. Dist aOsO.
IT'S OREGON AVE.-$42.50.
FOR COLORED.
Rooms. Kitchen and Bath.
NATL. MICE. g. INV. CORP,
1872 n. Y. Ave. National 5s33.
APARTMENTS FUR. OR UkFUR.
ATTRACTIVE APIS. HIGH-CLAss NEIGH
borhoods: some furnished. Car available
on appointment. MRS. GREEN. Shepherd
512S.
Evening star., 1938-08-10

APARTMENTS FUR. OR UkFUR.
APIS. HIGH-CLAsS NEIGH.
borhoods: some furnished. Car available
on appointment. MRS. GREEN. Shepherd
5126.
1881 q ST NW.-LADY WANTS LADY
to share beautiful front apt; references ex-
Evening star., 1938-08-10
RooMS uhEuRhIsHEp.

626 E ST. N.W.-Large room. kitchen
bath (modern): $3.50 mo. Apply for key
At Beren's Cafe. 626 Z st. NV.
41S SHEPHERD ST. NV rooms. kitch-
en-. sink. range. FriGidaire: near car and
bus: gentileS: reasonable
LARGE Ink. rooms and kitchen. S27;
one and kitchen, $50; country like home.
District suburbs; children considered: well
heated. Line. 4S36-J.
3s r ST. N.E.-Large front room and
kitchen: heat. gas. light incl; redecorated;
reasonable. North 1918.
zoos PENNSYLVANIA AVE. s.E-Lowest
rent In city; 2 nicely decorated rooms,
kitchenette. sink. elec.. h.-w h.; adults; $25.
Evening star., 1938-08-10
WOODBRIDGE BARGAIN.

Lovely 6-rm house. $500 cash. Dandy
5.rn bungalow, big lot, $500 cash. OWN.
Err. 26O5 Brentwood I'd. NV. North 1888,
(Oootlnued % Next pH10.1
Evening star., 1938-08-10

You can sleep and your family will enjoy
living in this delightful new. all-brick Co
roek wool lanse bedr. V f Din dn
rm.. modern kit: rear porch. attached "a
rage: lot $50 it. deep; A LOT OF HOUSE
for $s,a50, Call Wisconsin 41s6 for ap-
nninfmenf to inSnAcf
Evening star., 1938-08-10
DESIRABLE APARTMENT,

Near Union Station. Govt. Printing once.
Post once. ETC.: 9 large rooms dinette.
kit. and bath. completely redecorated: two
exposures; new tabletop gas range; halls
lobby and outside woodwork newly painted;
elec. refrigeration on house current: fur
nished or unfurnished; low rental to re-
Evening star., 1938-08-10

Furnished or unfurnished; like new; .
rms. kit. bath, parking space. built in
furniture that has never been installed
before. See these for price and location.
At Rock Creek Park. near Taft Bridge.
2410 Goth st. NV. Res. mgr. Columbia
1901 or Columbia 1O197
Evening star., 1938-08-10

CONN. AVE. AT TAFT BRIDGE.
2 RMS, K. $50: 4 RMS. S55; ) RMS, $75
> RMS. K. FURN.. $50.
Exclusive. modern freproof blds.: ele-
vator. secretarial phone service; large
rooms. mirror doors; 3 exposures. .O7O
Belmont I'd. corner Conn. ave. Pot. 5OS3.
Evening star., 1938-08-10

FOR COLORED.
1901 q st. nw.-S47. .5O-Corner apt.
second hoor: LIVING room. bedroom. kitchen
and bath; heat and hot water furnished
1904 K. CAFRITZ. Dist aOaO.
IT'S OREGON AVE.-$42.50.
FOR COLORED.
Rooms. Kitchen and Bath.
NATL. MICE. g. INV. CORP,
1872 N Y. Ave National $3.50.
Evening star., 1938-08-10

<-e@13 ]]PV' 3100S1
1873 18th st. n.w.-Bed-living rm.,
dressing rm.. kit. bath. elec.. Gas: linen.
Frigid; SIS up week; S45 up mo. Natl. aO1O.
Evening star., 1938-08-10

WOODSIDE. MD
Beautiful Groom. 2-bath BUNGALOW en-
MODERN equipped: located in a neiehbor-
mood unexcelled. Price. $3.50 on attrac-
tive terms. Call Cleve 1910 or Shep, 5000
DETACHED BARGAIN.
1912 Underwood st. NV II blk from,
18TH. Living rm. with fireplace 3 bed
rooms, : baths. built-n gar. oil heat. Now
priced S10.950. Open for inspection
BRADLEY. BEALL & HOWARD INC
-Nat. O2I. Southern Bldg
Evening star., 1938-08-10
HOUSES FUR. OR UNEUR.

CLARENDcN-5 ROOMS, AMI. WOODED
lot; quiet: 10 min. to city; 5000 fur
nished. 1919 N. Barton St. IL
Evening star., 1938-08-10

Natl. O352. 733 18th st. NV
OPEN FOR INSPECTION FROM 70 PM.
INVESTMENT OR RESIDENCE
Located on west side Of Baltimore Pike
at trafnc light, Berwyn. Md. Lot 145 II.
frontase by 300 IT. deep with beautiful
trees and nice stream in back. Modern s.
room house. Ia baths. Priced ct only
- -WAFLE L JAMES. mo.
Evening star., 1938-08-10
ROOMS FURNISHED.

1343 MONTAGUE ST. N.W.-Detached pri-
vate home: large front rm., nicely furn.;
near cals. bus: for l or .. Geo. 1904.
DUPONT CIRCLE, 1907 10Th ST. NV
Attractive front bed-living rooms, Colonial
home; l single, l double; large windows.
Evening star., 1938-08-10

H. g. sMITHY CO.
Sl1 18th St. NV. National 5aO4
ACTUALLY COOL. SPACIOUS ONE-RM
kttchenette. bath apts.: very clean; S4(
mo UP: also 2 connecting Ink rms. :
beds. bath: other rooms: tourists accom-
MERRILL MANSIONS.
1851 Fairmont St NV Col 1Olr0
Evening star., 1938-08-10

Lovely 6-rm. brick, semi-detached.
h.-w h. and garage: convenient to schools.
shopping center and transportation. Only
$3.50. on your terms.
LEO NJ BERNSTEIN g. CO.. MET. 5400.
Evening star., 1938-08-10
CORNER PROPERTY

SI,950-A real value Near 18th and F
ne. Good location for doctor. Easily con-
verted into 2 apts. Tapestry brick Co
lonial. concrete front and side porch &
rooms. large kitchen tile bath. elaaeed-in
rear porches. Automatic heat. b.-i. garage
Beautifully landscaped lot Owner leavins
city.
MARIETTA PARK
S7.35O-A modern Colonial brick IN a
quiet residential section. good rooms
front and double rear porches. Good LOT
very GOOD condition
NEAR TECH HIGH.
S5.250-Clean. comfortable Colonial
home. g rooms. large front porch. excel
lent condition. Hot water. oil heat
most convenient section to live in
FLOYD PAWS COMPANY.
The Washington times., 1938-09-30

100 Clork's o. N. T. Spool Cot
Ton; 300 yards to SPOOL IN
black or white; dozen. go. .SSe
ST. Transparent Hot Boxes; top
ond bottom Of washable mo-
terial; dust proof. ....... .SSc
Shoe Bags TO match the gldzed
chintz garment bags. II pockets,
special ....................44c .44c
69c Ironing Board Pad md q
slip-on white muslin cover; tits
any board. .47c
29c Chinz Choir Pads; tufted
style, bound in contrasting
Tapes ............. 'ASC
Csc Bowl Covers, 5-piece sets, of
oil silk. Anniversary Sole
Value .............. .zAc
lis Spec Dee Keen French Dry
Cleaner; for clothing or turni-
ture ...........2 gallon con CSC
ST. Knitting Bdgs Of striped do
mask or lowered rdYon. on
wood handles. .6Sc
The Washington times., 1938-09-30

SOC Solly Hoirnets; cap md
fringe style. single md double
mesh, all shades . 8 dozen SIC
55c Son-tex Mesh Dish Cloths;
6 to pkg. ........... 'osc
ST. Kleinerts Sanitary Puntie OF
rqyon; no belt needed; smdIl'
medium, luge. ge............. .o5c
25c Kleinerts Nuvo Sanitary
Belt; adjustable TO your size;
special l...................-.4Sc
89c Combination Hot-Woter Bot
tie qnd Syringe, duroble quolity'
each ................ .oSC
7.95 Fur Collars; wolf, cmucul,
French bedver dyed rubbiD. Chi
nese wolf Chinese dog), etc. 5.9S
So Fur Collars, of vicu fox. caro-
cul, opossum, wolf, French
beaver dyed rdbbi0. ..... .l.e9
l.25 Kleinert's Sturdi-Flex l4-in.
Girdle; perforated reducing; "a
to to34......................S7c "a. SIC
The Washington times., 1938-09-30

Sparkling assortment Of
interesting styles a n d
colors, unusual shapes.
The Washington times., 1938-09-30
Miller Tested Drugs
Personal Needs

81 Leather Manicure Sets. .79c
soc Mirror Tissue Boxes. 80. 44c
81 Perfume Trays ........ $50
81 Lansburgh Soaps. .12 cks. 49c
1.95-3-Pc. Dresser Sets. -. 100
SOC Cuticle Scissors ........37c
19c pint Alcohol. ......3 for 49c
The Washington times., 1938-09-30

In a huge bottle! Gar.
denia. lavender, jasmin,
eau-de-cologne.
The Washington times., 1938-09-30

Double mirrors! IndiS-
pensable for applying
makeup accurately.
The Washington times., 1938-09-30

Brush, com b, mirror,
tray, nail file, powder
box. Rose, green, maize.
The Washington times., 1938-09-30

From the Miller Labora'
tories! Contain liver ex-
tract and iron.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-20
Teacher Held in
Fraud Attempt

PHOENIX, June 20. CUP)-Fran-
els E. st. John, who described him.
self as Las Vegas, New, school
teacher, was held in Jail here to-
day in default of a $4,000 bond on
charges of attempt to obtain prop
erty by means Of false and fraudu-
lent representations
A preliminary hearing on the
charges was continued to June "a
when ST. John appeared Saturday
in west Phoenix precinct court and
asked more time to prepare his
case.
He is accused of attempting to
defraud heirs of former Douglas,
Ariz., teacher, who committed sui
eide. The complaint charges he
made representations to the Phoe-
nix Savings Bank and Trust COM
pany attempting to get possession
of bonds and papers valued at $4,000
and which belong to the estate of
the late Francis R. st. John, also
known as Francis st. John and
Frank Reichling.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-20
Maine, Minnesota Go TO Polls Today
10 Cast Ballots in Primaries

the vote might pass the record mark
of about $4,000 ballots cast in the
primary of 1884.
1t was estimated that half the
total vote would be cast in the
farmer-labor column, where atten-
ton focused upon the bitter strug-
gle between Gov. Elmer A. Benson,
seeking reelection, and Hjalmer
Peterson, candidate of more con-
servative party members.
Republicans, it was believed, would
poll in excess of 60 per cent of the
remainder
Supporting belief that the farmer
labor total would be unusually high
was evidence that many Republican,
and Democrats planned to vote the
Farmer-L Labor ticket for Petersen
in the hope of defeating Benson.
Maine went to the polls to vote
in the primaries ON two partisan
tickets and to set the stage in this
barometer state" for an election
on Sept. II on the issue of the
New Deal.
Republican Governor Lewis o.
Continued on Page 2; Col. p
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-20
Penkniife
killing
nCourt
Defendant PIE eads
Self Defense
At Trial

Sordid details of a saloon
argument over $2.65 were
given in superior court Mon
day at Eugene Gilbert's trial
for killing Percy Alvin Dukes
with a penknife in Calexico May g.
Gilbert, a Calexico hotel barten-
der is charged with manslaughter.
He will plead self defense, his at
torney, Don Bitler, told the jury OF
five women and seven men.
A graphic description of the fatal
argument was given by the first
witness called by Deputy Attorney
D. H. Wolford. Claud Gilbert, pro-
prietor of the saloon where the
fight occurred, gave careful ac-
count of the ccnduct of the two
men in his place of business in
downtown Calexico the night of the
struggle which cost Dukes his life.
The men were separated by pa
irons of the place, the witness said,
and asked to stay away from each
other"
Dukes told Gilbert he was no
good; was a dirty rat; and owed
him S265, the witness said. "They
started to fight; we separated them.
l bent over Dukes and saw he was
bleeding. I told the others we should
take him to a doctor and we took
him outside. He collapsed on the
sidewalk. I called a doctor and the
police. The doctor told us to bring
Dukes to his office and someone
did. 1 think he was alive"
He said he saw no weapons in
the hands of either man.
Dukes died of 10 stab wounds ad-
mittedly inflicted by Gilbert.
The trial attracted few spectators.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-20
200 Actions Filed
Against Foreign
Owned Vessels

LOS ANGELES, June 20. (UP)-
more than 200 libel actions against
fishing craft, believed owned by
japanese or other aliens and illegal
Iy registered, were in preparation
Today as United States Attorney
Benjamin Harrison promised that
within the next u months every
fishing boat in southern California
waters would be American owned
and operated.
He said he intended rigid en-
forcement of the custom law regu-
iations.
He said Assistant U. S. Attorneys
Robert Hanley and Norman Neu-
kom would file a seizure action i'm
mediately against a boat. charging
false enrolment. Five other alleged
ly Japanese-owned boats already
have been named in libel actions
with confiscation proceedings pend
ing in the courts.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-20
German Officers Indicted as Spies
Seeking u. 5. Military Secrets

ed at American defense secrets.
The 18 persons were accused Of
conspiring to obtain and transmit
to Germany plans and codes deal
ing with aircraft, vessels and coaSta,
ornaments of the United States.
Three of those indicted were
charged with transmitting a re-
stricted code used by American
military aircraft and their stations
with the intent that it be used to
the advantage of Germany"
These three already are under
arrest under World war spying
statutes.
They are:
Johanna Hofmann, a hairdreSser
of the German liner Europa: Pri-
vate Erich CHASER of the U. S. army,
formerly attached to the air station
at Mitchell F'ield-army aerial head
quarters tor The metropolis: and
Guenther Gustav Rumrich, A U. 8.
army deserter, whose clumsy effort
to obtain passport blanks led to
discovery of the spy ring.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-20

Although it happened some time
age. RR got a gufiaw out of this
IT seems that often times tele-
phone callers confuse Noel Smith
the bachelor sogtball impresario
with Nolan Smith, the marrieo
Nev-Cal executive One day the
phone rang and Mrs. Nolan Smith
answered and heard a thin femi-
nine voice inquire for "Mr. Smith"
He isn't home right now, but
this is Mrs Smith. May I take the
message?'
Choking sounds over the phone
were followed by:
who did you say this Was?"
This is Mrs. Smith. Mr.. Smiths
wife What did you Want?"
The only answer was shocked
"Ohhhhh," then the receiver
clicked.