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Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01

WICK dBo toudy WIleIl MIS-. fIuCli
Hanna Mccormick Simms, mother
of Mccormick, became worried
when her son and Richard Whitmer,
his 2O-year-old companion, failed to
return from a mountain scaling ex-
pedition. pc 1hey had left home June
%.
Whitmer's body was found last
Friday on a ledge on the western
shield of Sandia peak. The second
body was on ledge on the almost
vertical wall of the right fork OF
the Canon Del Aqua, approximately
mile from where Whitmer was
killed The Canon runs northeast
of the Sandia peak precipice, which
was the youths goal
The Canon precipice is 1,500 feet
high. Foresters said the body would
either be raised to the rim Or low
cred to the floor by ropes. In either
case it will have to be carried 10
miles to the nearest road.
Frank c. W. Pooler, regional for
est service supervisor, announced
the body had been found.
He refused to speculate on how
Mccormick met death or how it
happened that his body was a mile
from the place where Whitmer.
the more experienced climber of the
two, mad fallen to his death. There
was no information on how long
the body had lain on the Canon
ledge.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Roosevelt Invited
To Inspect Canal

An invitation was sent to
President Roosevelt Friday,
urging him to visit the All
American canal on his trip
to the west coast this month.
The telegram was signed by Paul A
jenkins, publisher of The Press and
The Post newspapers.
The invitation read:
Imperial Valley respectfully in
vites you to inspect its thirty mil
lion dollar All American canal con-
structed with PWA funds. Valley
would appreciate chance to show
gratitude for this magnificent un-
dertaking now nearing completion. "
President Roosevelt is due to ar
rive in San Francisco about July IT.
He will visit Los Angeles during the
western trip.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
kynette Offers
To Bare Bombers

LOS ANGELES, July l. (UP)-
Robert McCurdy, foreman of the
county grand jury, today secretly
conferred with Earle Kynette, for
mer police captain convicted of the
Harry Raymond bombing, in his
cell in the county Jail.
The conference was in response
to a telegram Kynette sent Nc
Curdy yesterday.
The grand jury foreman first con-
ferred with Prosecutor Eugene Will
liams and then the two went to
the Jail to visit Kynette. The latter
however, refused to talk in Will
liams' presence and the prosecutor
withdrew.
In his telegram Kynette said he
was confident he knew who bomb
ed Harry Raymond" and that the
guilty persons were not connected
with the city administration.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Federal Dollars Mean Disaster
To Little California County
Migratory Horde
Storms Shasta

REDDING, Cal, July 1. up
One hundred and seventy millions
Of dollars in federal funds have
brought a poverty wave to the rich
central valley of California. offi-
cials said here today.
And $36,000,000 have brought one
Of the most acute relief probleme
ever known to little Shasta county
where the government will build the
Shasta dam, to create one OF the
largest flood control and irrigation
reservoirs in the United States.
Surrounding this little county
seat are the camps and novels Of
hundreds of men, women and chill
dren without funds and without
work.
They have been drawn here BY
the prospect of great spending bsit
there are many times more work.
ers than are needed.
They are fighting for existence
Continued ON Page8, Col. A
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
LA. Teachers Declare Criticism of
American Legion Nothing But
Publicity Stunt for College

ating from the Columbia Teachers
college.
The telegram added:
THE public schools of the Uniteo
States are deeply indebted to the
American Legion for its nation
wide program aiming at the eliml-
nation of illiteracy and the build
ing up of the bodies of children
through physical education in our
schools
Gellerman's statement, released
by Columbia University, charged
the American Legion with attempt
ing to dominate the National Edu-
cation association, now in conven-
ton in New York City. He claimec
the Legion is Fascist, and is mani
pulated by small group serving
special interests.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Thriller
Killing
Probed
Hollywood Camera
Man Murdered
On Stree ct

HOLLYWOOD. July 1 =
(UP)-The contents of the
Daddy Dear" letter from
Babe, mystery woman of
Newcastle, Pa, to King d.
Gray, 42-year-old cameraman, in
dicate a possible love triangle in
connection with the mysterious
Staying of Gray in front of the Hol-
lywood postoffice, police said today
Gray was found shot through the
chest in his automobile in front Of
the postoffice shortly ater noon yes
terday. He had been dead about 10
hours.
The Daddy Dear" letter from
Babe" was found beside him. There
was no gun in the car.
Gray apparently had taken the let
ter from his secret postoffice box
just before he was shot. He had
maintained the box without the
knowledge of his wife and sons.
The letter had been forwarded by
airmail from Newcastle last Tues
day and placed in Gray's secret box
yesterday morning, police said.
The letter read:
Daddy Dear:
Everything is quiet here. Please
forward my trunk, marked witt
white chalk Sans Souci, Canada
That is a camp on Georgian bay
near Midland City 1t will cos
about $9.5O-please check it, ane
thank you very much.
What are you going to do OF
the Fourth There is nothing doin!
here. 1 am still praying to be will
you soon. Love always.
Babe"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01

Ed Williams, Negro, caught up
with his runaway shoes once, but
they got away from him.
Williams, whose foot coverings
were stolen while he slept i'm
Eastside park i'm Ell Centre, Fri
day was fearful his shoes had
meandered toward CaleXic0.
He visited the police station
Thursday night with Udell Rude,
another Negro, charging that
Rude had on the stolen shoes,
Rude, however, claimed he had
bought the shoes for 81 at a sec
end hand store.
Both agreed to meet at the
second hand store Friday morning
and settle the ownership of the
shoes, police said. Hesitantly,
williams agreed to let Rude wear
them overnight. At the given
time, however, Rude failed TO ap-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01

Princeton, Mo, in the federal army
"All we had to do was say we
were 49, he chuckled 81 joined
up under Capt William Rogers in
the 44th Missouri as private. That
was the last year of the war"
In few short weeks Clements was
plunged into the thick of battle
His. first engagement was at Fran
kiln, Tenn, where he saw half his
regiment wiped out in a confederate
Continued on Bage 8, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01

Naus, after identifying various
checks and records, he could make
any statement he wished. The lob
byist replied:
I'VE make many enemies in this
business and I want full opportunity
to defend mystelf."
He therf cited two press releases.
which he said were sent out from.
Merriam ex-governor headquarters
in Los Angeles and bore the return
address of Mark Lee Megladdery,
jr., governors secretary.
One was statement that Samish
was supporting 1t. Gov. George j
Hatfield, now a candidate for gov
ernor, against Merriam. The other.
release was a reprint of Arthur Cay
lors column, Behind The News
which appears in the San Francisco
News. 1t bore the heading "Mer-a
riam to clip the wings of Arthur
Samish." Caylor's article predicted
the gubernatorial election would re-
solve into Merriam versus Samish
battle, and said the Merriam would.
try to diminish Samish's influence
by appointing William c. Bonelli
to the board of equalization"
After hearing Samishs statement,
the grand jury adjourned until next
Thursday at $3.50 am.
District Attorney Babock asked
Samish:
DO you still intend to blow the
lid off California politics?"
Samish replied:
II never said 1 would blow the
lid off, directly or by inference. ]
made a statement of three sem
tences. This is a campaign year
People make careless statements
during campaign year. That is to
be expected"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Officer Declares
Blow to Beftinu
Ineffective Here
Telegraph Wager Ruling
Affects Commission
Dealings, Belief

A state supreme court de-
cision aimed at horse race
betting by telegraph Friday
was expected to leave Ell
Centro's SS00-a-day business
unaffected.
The decision, that United Press
dispatches from San Francisco in
dicated would affect millions of dol
lars in wagers in California, pointed
out that legal bet can be made
only through the parimutuel ma
chimes at the tracks and only upon
the day that racing is allowed
The test case was brought by
William Walker of Los Angeles. The
court ruled that Walker was acting
Illegally when he accepted a bet
from a Los Angeles policeman and
placed it at Santa Anita track for a
10 per cent commission.
Although reports of the decision
were not complete, Police Chief j.
Sterling Oswalt interpreted the rul-
ing as applying only to bookies who
exact commission for placing the
wagerS.
mo commission is taken for bets
placed in Ell Centro," Chief Oswalt
said, land therefore the valley set
up would not be included, under my
interpretation
In any event, action would have
to come through the state attorney
generals office and not thru city
authorities, he declared.
District Attorney Elmer Heald
questioned regarding the decision.
declined commend pending oppor-
declined comment pending oppor-
carefully.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Airforce
Ord erS
Boosted
u. S. Contracts for
Biggest Group
OF Planes

WASHINGTON. July L.
(UP)-The war department
today announced execution of
contracts for $14 ,433, 1868
worth of fighting airplanes
largest such order in the peace
time history of the nation. The or
der called for 98 airplanes.
Included were l3 additional fly
ing fortresses" bombing planes, 78
two-motored Douglas bombers, 7
Vultee attack planes and addition
al airplane motors and equipment.
The order for the flying fortresses
went to the Boeing Aircraft Com
pany Of Seattle for $3,l74,o02.
The contract for the twin-motor-
ed bombers was signed with the
Douglas Aircraft Co., of Santa Mon
ica, and totaled 5,703.287.
Four The FBa .etaoir hrdH234
The contract with the. Vultee Air
craft Division of the Aviation Man.
ufacturing Corp, was for $297 ,180.
Four large airplane motor con-
tracts totaling $2,573, ,286 were award
ed to three motor manufacturers for
276 motors.
These planes attain speed above
$50 miles per hour. They carry five
machine guns and crew of nine, in
addition to about two tons of bombs,
The flying fortress is definite
proof that America still maintains
its leadership in aeronautical de-
sign, despite the fact that other ma
tions are spending many times the
amount of money available in this
country for that purpose" Assist
ant Secretary of War Louis john
son said.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Mrs. Higgins Dies
At imperial Home

Mrs. Euthey Higgins, As, wife Of
J. B. Higgins, died early Thursday
at her home in Imperial.
She was born in Hoyt, Okla, and
had lived in Imperial Valley several
years.
Funeral services were held at the
Fields funeral home in Holtville
Friday with the Rev. Mr.. Normal
d. Davidson, pastor of the Assembly
Of God, officiating. She was buried
at Evergreen cemetery. Her sur
vivors include her husband ana
three sons.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Improved Hipass
Open to Public
For Inspection
Camp Calls to Children
July 10 With Many
Big improvements

A refurbished, enlarged,
and improved Hipass Health
camp is ready for opening
July 10 when the American
Legion will welcome Impe-
rial Valley children for an eight
week season.
Legionnaires will welcome Impe-
rial Valley visitors at open house
Sunday so parents may see the
advantages provided.
New and enlarged dormitories
completed last week provide quar-
ters for $50 boys and girls. Sanitary
facilities were modernized with the
construction Of two new toilet builo-
ings, modern fixtures and septic
tank for sewage disposal. All OLD
buildings and plumbing were i'm
proved and repainting completed.
A 200 gallon storage tank for hor
water is connected with huge new
fuel oil range in the kitchen.
New quarters for the arts and
crafts and kindergarten classes and
a new laundry room also were built
by the Legionnaires this spring. The
largest single contribution to the
camp was made by the MUW COM
pany which donated five truck loads
of lumber from buildings used on
All American canal work.
Hipass community will celebrate
July 4 with a parade, pot-luck din
ner and dance in the school house.
The dinner will take place at the
camp at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
BOARD ORDERS PLANS
FOR FAIR BUILDING

Architectural plans were ordered
Thursday night by the county fair
board for a proposed addition to the
fairgrounds buildings. Ben Hulse
president, said the board was un-
decided on whether to construct an
other building or arrange space be-
meath the grandstand for exhibits.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01

LOS ANGELES, July l. CUP)-
Prof. William Gellermans criticism
of the American Legion was brand
ed publicity for Columbia Univer-
sity" today by group of 800 Los
Angeles teachers.
The affiliated teacher organiza-
tions telegraphed the university that
Gellermans attack tends to connect
the National Education association
with unusual, sensational, and
sometimes 'crackpot' ideas" eman-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
LOBBYIST ATTACKS MERRIAM
Shatter Records

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.
(UP)--The Bank of America an
nounced today that all previous
high marks i'm capital funds and
earnings had been exceeded the
past year.
In its financial statement the
bank reported deposits on June
80 Of S1,357,778,OOO, an increase
Of S77.05S,0C0 over last year. yotaI
resources were shown as S1,498,-
$4,000, a gain of S82,968, 900.
Earnings we're S12,321,000 dur
ing the first six months Of 1888,
equal to S3.08 share, compared
with S4.S0 share for the full
year CT 1887.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Penknife Slayer
Will Appeal

Eugene Gilbert, penknife slayer
of Percy Alvin Dukes, will appea.
to a higher court from jury verdict
finding him guilty of manslaughtel
The Calexico bartender was re-
fused a new trial Friday after Judge
r. D. McPherrin heard a motion
requesting it. He then sentenced
Gilbert to San Quentin for a term
not to exceed 10 years.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
De ath Car Driver
To Face Court

Eligio Guzman, admitted driver
of the car which struck and killed
Albert H. Burns June 5, will go to
trial without jury, in superior
court July IA.
He pleaded not guilty to charges
of negligent homicide and failure
to stop and render aid. His car
struck a push cart in which the
peddler was sleeping beside the
highway near Westmorland, he tolo
Officers, but he did not know ne
mad led a man.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01

Andrew WlIIlanl Clements, 83, an
FL Centre resident for u years, did
MT go east to the reunion of the
Gray and Blue this year.
my legs aren't quite as steady
as they used to be when we chased
Johnnie Reb, and got chased, tool"
he explained. However, his eyes
twinkled and he answered ques-
tions with a snap that belied weak
ness.
AS a gangling lad, tall for his
age of IA, Clements enlisted from
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Pickpocket Gets
$3.50 at BrawIey

BRAWLEY, July IA pickpockel
in a downtown cafe relieved Clyde
Hill of more than 1863 in cash and
checks Thursday night.
The beer distributor told police he
lost $50 in cash and the rename,
in checks.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Baseball Results
NATIONAL

First game
Philadelphia =. 900 900 lO3-4 7 !
Boston .............. 600 900 010-1 5 8
Passeau & Atwood; Lanning, Refs
& Mueller.
Second game
Philadelphia =. O20 900 021-5 8 0
Boston ............ 900 900 000-0 0
Lamaster & Atwood; Erickson.
Kenny & Riddle.
New York ........ 900 030 000-3 8
Brooklyn -. 900 0O1 O00-1 8
Gukbert & Danning; Hamlin.
Pressnell & Phelps, Shea.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh, postponed.
rain.
Washington ... 900 900 000-0 6 0
New York . 900 341 00x-8 10 0
Kelley, Hogsett 81 R. Ferrell;
Chandler q Dickey.
Boston ............ 00l 030 1912 10 2
Philadelphia -. OLA 900 OIL 10 ?
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Doctor Forces
Abortion Test

LONDON, July /. CUP)-Dr. Aleck
William Bourne, one of Great Bril-
tain's most distinguished surgeons
and obstetricians was held for trial
in criminal court today on an abor-
ton charge on which he deliberately
sought to force a test case. Maxi
mum penalty is penal servitude for
life
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
No Percentage
AXE SLAYER FACES
MURDER TRIAL

Manuel Moore, axe slayer of Hen
ry Garcia on a ranch near Heber
May 90, will 60 to trial in superior
court July II on a charge of mur-
der.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
! De ad, 8 Trapped
In Mine Cave-in

PRACO, Ala, July l. (UP)-One
man was killed and six others were
trapped in a cave-in today at the
Praco coal mine of the Alabama
By-Products company.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
HIS SHOES TOO FAST FOR HIM,
NEGRO TELLS POLICE HERE

pear. One reason might have
been because Rude was seen buy
ing a bus ticket for CaleXicO.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Union Vet Here
Rec oils War Duvs

In Gettysburg, Pa, Friday morning the Boys in Blue
refought the Battle of Gettysburg
In Ell Centre Friday morning old gentleman sat
beneath shade tree and recalled the days when he fought
shoulder to shoulder with those same Boys in Blue
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01

Speedy Sleep
Sleeping beneath the stars at SO
miles an hour must require some
kind of iron control that RR def
initely does not have.
Thursday night RRs car passed
a truck with a flat car" trailer.
Sound asleep on the trailer bee
was a man. The bed had no railing
and the man had tied himself
down with ropesl
Kindness
Speaking of truck drivers, the one
whose machine bears the license
number PCX3515 deserved a gard
en- full of oleandcrs as well as a
pat on the back.
AS he drove his truck south on
Fourth street in FL Centro, dog
ran beneath the wheels and was
injured. The driver stopped ano
spent half an hour finding the
dogs owner and getting first aid
No Percentage
Ever know that Art Sinclair
makes a mean waffle? He does, but
1t doesn't pay well. The difficulty
seems to be that Art tnas a habit
of wagering small sums with Arch
Drennon on whether or not bits
of batter will pop out of the iron
Art doesn't overload the iron Of
ten but when he does he pays Off
When he doesn't and it is Arch's
turn to pay, Arch argues so hare
that they call the whole thing off
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Son1ish InferS
Unfair Methods
In Campaigning
Witness Tells Grand Jury He Wants Full
Opportunity to Defend Self. Denies
He Thre atened to Blow Lid Off

SACRAMETO, July l. (UP)-An indirect attack on
the campaign methods of Gov. Frank F. Merriam was
brought into the Sacramento county grand jury hearing
day by Arthur H. Samish, San Francisco lobbyist
Samish was told by Special Prosecution George M
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01
Heir to Fortune Dies in Fall Climbing
New Mexico Peak; Companions Body
Found Earlier Mile from Scene

ALBUQUERQUE, NM. July (UP)-The body TO
John Med Mccormick, grandson of Mark Hanna and heir
to publishing fortune has been found in the wild Sandia
mountains the United State forest service announced to-
day. The discovery ended search which was started
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-01

Butter: Los Angeles. 27eg nut-
terfat, Imperial Valley, fob. ranch
grade A, 35c; manufacturing milk.
Zoe; route gathered cream. zee.
l.. A. Hay: u. 5. No. l Sl4.O0
No. lenfy $500. No. 2 s12.00.
Minneapolis, flax May S1.79is.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-17
Sally's Furs Has
Special Xmas Sale

Sal, io1a.ea a, 55tl Cass ave-
hue. corner F,r-y. aas tas eoluuon
Tor your Christmas gift problem.
Sally IS advising the ladies' TO
take advantage Of The sensational
bargains she IS Offering tx this
week only n fur COATS Prices
ranging ssom $4,000 ".
MANY men VIII DO smart thing
By giving their wiyes one Of these
coats az this sac prize
Special arrang r.enis can b.
made for men purchasing coats ;og
their wives sor Christmas The ~Ee
need not know about il ur'! Chris;-
mas = you 50 desire and ;hc coat
Will be delivered Christmas norm
.ag Come Q and Sally w!l explain
20 YOU how ihL' can se done.
4 fye year guarantee given wish
every Goa, purchased
Sally & one u he Tr!bunes con-
sist~nt advertisers ana those de-
-lriag % plreaa Fus coats should
50 70 Sally's and look over their
large assortment N the latest style
coats az these bargain prices
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-17
The Bulletin
Board
by Ulysses Boykin

The Christmas spirit is so ram
pant ar-rrd the meteor city that we
are expec ing one Of those big cele-
brations that happen once In life
Time And with two Greek Letter
eroufs holding their annual ma
ti0nai meets here The days after
Christmas VIII Re filled with nlen-
" of action Willie We are on
me subject OF Christmas we would
Ike 20 announce that the POLL
woes viii hold their Second An
rual Benest Dance at the Frogs
Club On Friday. December IL.
The admission price Will be groc-
cry item or silver offering :.
The girls are anxious 70 see that
10 one IS overlooked this Christ
mas The Bulletin Board re-
guests that YOU keep December IS.
1888 open FOR MARION AMBER
SONS appearance at Orchestra
Hall Tickets are on sale at Lucy
Thurman YWCA branch and at
GYinnell Bros. store.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-17
0op Nrws

This BIT OF news sounds very
good 10 Ford workers. AS many
members OF the race are emplos "a
az the Ford plaui November re-
TAN sales Of Ford group units cx-
coded those of any other motln
~ 1898 IL was announced last week
al the office OF the Ford Motor con-
pany The combined saes OF Ford
ears and trucks, Lincoln-Zephvr
and Lincoln cars reached total ~
40 10 units. The record is par'i-
cularly noteworthy since 1889 Ford
AID Mercury units were not inlro-
duccd until NOV. 4. For the mon'n
~ December The company incseas-
cd production of Ford and Mercury
dniis 10 400 day In the t'nitef
States and Canada 10 keep pace
with increasing volume OF retail
sales Sales are still ahead OF pro
duciiOn which means that We are In
for a great big Christmas
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-17
lauded By Governor

praised by Governor Frank
Murphy as follows:
Lansing Dec. 5. 1888
Dear Joe:
l know you will understand and
excuse my delay Ia replying TO
your letter OF November II.
There isn't great deal 10 cay
In reply except that l would like
you 10 know that am deeply
grateful 10 you and take this OPP
portuniiy to tell you that your rec
ord as Deputy Commissioner has
fully justified my expectations You
have done a great Job and have
been credit to my administration
ard your group.
The greatest reward get out OF
politics and public life is the sat
lsfaction OF knowing that / have
done the very best that Is possible
for me 10 in the circumstances
Your fine work he's helped greatly
AMI want you 10 know that take
res. satisfaction from that fact.
with every good wish,
Sincerely
fsigned
Frank Murphy
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-17
Lewis Slayer Sentenced To five
To Fifteen Years In Prison

James Hale, IS. 4s70 Russell
street. was sentenced to the Michi-
gan State Prison at Jackson for a
term Of five to fifteen years by
Judge Christopher c. Stein, OF Re-
corders court. Tuesday morning.
Hale entered plea OF guilty TO a
charge OF manslaughter two weeks
ago. He shot and killed Warner
Lewis. editor OF the Goodwill Am
bassador. trade journal. November
II. Lewis died four days later.
Following the plea by Hale's at
torney, Grigsby Ford. Judge Stein
referred the case to the probation
department.
1t was brought out that Hale had
very fine record as a student at
Technical High school. II was be-
cause OF this record. and the fact
that he had never been in trouble
before, that the prosecutors office
was willing to agree to the charge
o, manslaughter.
Hale was employed by Lewis in
the office OF the Goodwill Ambas-
sador. In statement made shortly
after his arrest. Hale accused
Lewis OF insulting his mother.