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Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
HEWES HEADS
RIVER BOARD

Evan T. Hewes, chairman of the
Imperial Irrigation District board
of directors, late Thursday was
elected chairman of the newly or
ganized California state Colorado
River Board in a meeting at Los
Angeles.
Members of the board represent
irrigation and water districts
throughout California. Their pur-
pose is to study the state rights
to Colorado river water and re-
port to Governor Frank Merriam
The first meeting was entirely for
the purpose of organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
JAP a N ESE IN
SPOTLIGHT AT
COUNTY FAIR
Polo, Livestock Parade on
Calendar for Sat,
Activities

IMPERIAL, Mar. l1,-ln
activity at the m p eria a |
county fair Friday was de
scribed by d. V. Stewart,
secretary manager as the
"lull before the storm in predict
ing record turnoutS for Saturday
and Sunday programs.
Friday was devoted to the Japa
nese program which was expected
to be even more outstanding than
last years events sponsored by
the Nippons of the county
Saturdays events will be feat
Continued on Page s; Col. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

terday, was contrary 10 the recon-
mendation of President Roosevelt.
The roll call vote was 233 to 1853
to uphold the amendment by Rep.
John w. Mccormack, D, Mass, to
delete the surtaX.
An attack on another admins
tration proposal was under way in
the senate. Sen Edward R. Burke,
D., Neb., denounced the admin
istrations reorganization bill as
the abolition act of 1938' He con-
tended that the measure gave Mr..
Roosevelt broad authority to abol-
ish bureaus and provided specifi-
cally for abolition of the civil SER
vice commission and the office OF
comptroller general Majority Lead
er Albep w Barkley, D., Ky"
threatened to hold night sessions
unless opponents of the bill re-
frain from "stalling'
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

gal authorities have ruled Both
the legislative counsel and Attor-
ney General U. S. Webb have held
the legislature Is without authori-
ty to issue a pardon. Assembly lib
erals urged approval OF the meas
ure, however, so that the issue
might be submitted TO court in
depreciation
SAN FRANCISCO. Mar If. (UP)
Mrs. Rena Mooney 60-year-oid
wife OF Thomas j Mooney, said
today she was very proud" OF her
husbands performance before the
California state assembly In Sacfa'
mento yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

gin of two votes.
The campaign was stopped in its
tracks while Mooney still sat on
the speakers rostrum after per-
sonal appearance before the legis-
lature yesterday Needing Al votes
for passage, Mooney sympathizers
were able to marshal only 81,
against 33 negative ballots.
A call of the house was ordered
the chamber was locked up and
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
LABOR BOARD
TRIES TO HALT
/. A. TIE UP

LOS ANGELES, March Il, CU.PD
The National Labor Relations
Board made final effort this
morning to avert a threatened tie
up Of Los Angeles harbor ship
ping activity
The Waterfront Employers AS
sociation ordered the shut down at
p. m as the result of a dispute
over who was entitled to unload
railroad freight cars on the docks.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

given PROBATION.
Parker, who said his true name
is Van A. Barrickman, il, applied
for probation after pleading guilty
to grand theft. Later the grand
theft charge was withdrawn and
another filed, of driving a car with
out the owners consent. Again
Parker pleaded guilty.
The prisoner, who said of his
birth that lit was comparable to
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
SO Sorry, Thought
You We're My Wife

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Mar. IL.
(UP)-A man walked up behind
Mrs. Esther Anna LaSalle. 80, slug
ged her, knocked her down.
"Pardcn me-" he apOlogized, II
thought you were my wife"
He explained he was angry with
his wife for leaving their two small
children at home alone-and went
on his way
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
1hatll Hold EN-

That'll Hold En-
It's a bit late, but it would still
be good story if this were a
monthly publication.
The BraWley fire department was
Calloi out about 7:30 last Saturday
night to conquer a bit of a fire
that had refused to stay inside an
oil heater, where is belonged.
The fire fighters came back filled
with glee.
Trucks had departed in different
directions because the traffic is so
heavy on Main street on Saturday
night
As usual the fire chasers who
have no business chasing fires con-
centrated on the fire hall, which is
very near the heavy Saturday night
traffic on Main street One truck
went cut. The fire chaserS waited
for the next one to go, so they
wouldn't get in its way 1t went
but it went a different way. The
fire chaserS didn't know where to
go As the thing continued, their
bewilderment became more and
more pronounced.
And the trucks had returned be-
fore the chaSerS figured out what
it all was about.
CaShing In
Quite a bit ago this column kid
ded Elmer Sears no end about his
fCndness for "Puddin'." Elmer re-
membered it. In the fourth at
Santa Anita the other day he no.
ticed nag named "Puddin." He
put two bucks to show. "Puddin"
paid Off
What RR wants to know now is.
where's our split?
Far Alma Mater
1t wouldn't be cricket to root for
our side here. but in case you're
Interested RR has a bet up on
whether you. dear readers. will
choose Dale Carnegie or Charles 3.
Driscoll as the new editorial page
columnist to take the place of the
beloved o. o. McIntyres column
So, for Pete's sake, read EN- and
vote, ladies and gentlemen Even
Continued on Page 6; Col. s.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

being born with a silver spoon in
my mouth told Probation Officer
e. a Nance that his father had
been a United States district at
torney and federal district judge in
West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Parker attended a military prep
school in Tennessee, law school at
the University of Tennessee, and
Continued on Page 6, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

the Sergeant-at-arms was dispatch
ed to round up absentee members
-Four members, who may change
the verdict today had been excus-
ed for the day and a fifth, although
present, did not vote.
Approval of the resolution, spon-
Sored by ASSemblyman Paul Richie,
San Diego Democrat and labor
leader in the lower house, officially
would be of little significance, le-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
LABOR FORCES MAP
NEW MOONEY DRIVE

SACRAMENTO Cal, March II. (UP)-Labor forces
in the California assembly mapped drive today to
win legislative pardon for Thomas j. Mooney convicted
San Francisco Preparedness Day bomber
Outmaneuyered by opposition forces they lost their
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
IVA Directors
Puf on Carpet
By Roosevelt
Warned to Stop Personal Bickering or
Resign; Chairman Submits
Reply in Showdown

WASHINGTON, March H. (UP)-Presdent Roose-
welt informed warrng Tennessee Valley authority drec
tors today that there must be end to their personal
attacks resignation from the directorate Chairman
Arthur d. MORGAN of IVA Immediately submitted to him
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
Teacher Facing Theft
Charge, Throws Self
On Mercy Of Court

In the pedantc phrases of a college class room, Char
les W. Parker 28yearoId public speaking instructor
who attended law school university and graduated
from another, told Superior Judge r. d. McPherrn Friday
that his record of misdeeds indicates he should not be
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
DEATH FOR SURTAX
CONFIRMED IN HOUSE
20 Per Cent Levy ON Big Corporations
Struck From Tax Revision Bill;
Govt. Reorganization Hit
= BULLETIN -

WASHINGTON, March H. UP-The house today passed and
bill designed relieve
business hadships Most important single item
replace
which would
ply differently big corporations
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

WASHINGTON March II. (UP)-The house today
struck from the administration tax revision measure the
20 per SuraX closely held corporations earning
more than $4,000 annually
The action confirming the tentative action taken yes
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

Butter: Los Angeles 29o; hut
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch
grade "A, 37c. manufacturing milk
32c; route gathered cream esls.
l.. A. Hay; U. $. No. $1,000
1900; No. 2 leafy SI5.0O-l5.50: No.
2; SI4.OO Mpls. Flax. May S2.02js.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11

BUILDING PERMITS
TO DATE THIS YEAR
S64,737
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-11
BANK DEBTS

THURSDAY
S434,249.O7
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-12-22
W This
NJ az w. Town of Ours
~ - ~ Ben Rose nzweig
BY
Ben Rosenzweig

& y ~ Ben Rosenz"eig
This town of ours is a mighty fine propositi on
from just about any angle. We feel that it would
be just as we'll to let you folks in what's tick
ing in the works. Of course, those who are en-
gagged in local organi zati on work have good idea
OF WHAT'S what in groups
But it would be we'll to learn what's going on
in other groups. We all wish to know about our
town and civic leaders,. We would like be let in
on the things that troubling the administration
and group leaders.
A word or so in the way Of thunb-nail sketch
of the WHO'S who" would make lot Of the goings-
on more int eresting because more persona lied.
So we intend to tell you of the stories be-
hind the scenes. SO that the intricate mechanism Of
this small scale democracy may be apprec iated.
town Of 5000 population should have larger
attendance at Citizens ASSOCIATE meetings if
to have a better understanding Of the prob
lens which confront the town, because it is here
that the problems and the Iroffered soluti ons are
brought up. 1t is indeed di fficult to understand
how people can be expected to pass on is Sues if
the pros and cons Of the is foreign them
But the emil ghte1ent Of the tormspeople can only
be ERECTED If they see the for attending
the monthly meetings of the Citizens Association.
Since this involves setting aside only nights in
the entire year. and in view Of the wide scope of
the Assoc on's work. it is hard to explain the
curta lied attendance the meeting al thoueh
the night was not particularly pleasant one.
Tie have heard considerable discussion from in
terested citizens about the question of the new
transportation contract to be next year. The
hope has been expressed generally that the new
contract will do away with the subsidy whatever
mode Of transportation is adopted.
There will doubtless be q transportation commit
tee fmcti on1ng soon. and any suggestions from the
citizey, if we'll thought out, and clearly express
ed. will be Of value to them.
Some ideas already expressed, concern the use of
town shuttle to function between town and the
Ber"yn car line. with request for improved trolley
service between that point town. An alternate
plan would meet the oar line in lit. Ranier to al
Low the use of sl.25 pass to town. it is even
felt that the Capital Transit Co. could persuaded
20 forgo the present system by adding loop from
Riverda1e, or East Riverdale, inuatio on Of
the regular service to town and back to place.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-12-22

Echoes from the bowling alley as the two gold
dust twins. Charles Adonis spector and Hartford
Downs rehash the events Of the day.
Hartford what makes "Red" Allen like he does?"
said Charlie, mournfully.
What do you mean. do like he does?" replies
Hartford.
"Oh, jumping up and like q bold with his
wings clipped off. He it every time he makes
a split"
"That1" scornfully. Jaw he can't help it he's
jitterbug."
"That's not what call jitterbugging." Charles
thoid St. style." he explains, to the wond ring
Hartford.
Hartford looks at his friend, speculatively. "Can
you d that vi tn out making tfos faoes?"
"oh no. the faces go with it. That's artl"
"AhaJ Tha explains it'll" Hartford's face lights
up with great understanding. Now know why Frank
Laster has that funny expression on his face when
he heaves down the alley."
You're getting mixed up, Hartford. With Frank
it's not exactly art -- it's disnay. He misses one
then looks around to if he's getting any sympe-
thy."
"sympathy. that's what Schultz gets when he makes
a spare. isn't it -- you know, from hrs. Schultz?"
"Nopes that's applause. However, Schultzie is
pretty thoughtful; he Doesn't overwork his rooter bv
throwing too many spares."
Hartford wa lks along, silently ,for moments.
Charles whistles the tune to"Take OF the ball
game"
Hartford looks up at his ccmpani on. suddenly.
CHARLES old boy. old boy. Come to think of it, you
very thoughtful sort Of per son yourself"
IAN II"
yeah. otherwise you wouldn't be comming over to
my house every help mo figure out the bowl
average of your team"
"Tho do you think will win the next war?n said
Charlie, hastily.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-12-22
Coo. SCORE CARD

Coo. SCORE CARD
ording to the Treasurer's books ct the close
Of office hours Friday evening. December Is.
Subscribers 362
Shares subscribed for 5l4
Shares fully paid for As
Dwelling units represented 5l3
Amount deposited 5000
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-04-20
BALLET ENTER TAINMENT HERE

The Greenbelt Cit zens Association
announces the pre- sentation Of the Wash
ington Ma tt onal Ballet in the School
audi torium, Sa turday, April 80, at
8:l5 Pm.
Miss Lisa Gardiner, ma tt onal ly known
exponent Of Ballet dancing, will con-
duct the program. In the Last issue Of
the Coop tor, the program was ex-
planned in detail.
Admi S 81 on charge is 25g per person
and til ckets are avai liable to all. ~
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-04-20
LONESOME GREE NBELTIAN

An Ultra suspicious fell ow citizen
Of ours sent sample Of our drinking
wa ter to the Univ. Of Md. for testing.
The drinking wa ter wos found CON-
pletely satisfactory, but another pro-
blem was brought to light. The bacter-
ial count read: After "a hours incuba-
ton at ST degrees centegrade, total
per cubic centime tor, one bacterium.*
We are q little fearful that the
S. P. C.. A. may hear Of this report.
Just think, one soil tary bacterim in
q space q tri1lion times its size. Per.
haps we should ask the F. S. A., in
the interest Of humanity, to please
put few more bac ria in our water
supply.
*Note: count up to 100 bac terra per
cubic centimete is generally regarded
as acceptable for drinking wa ter.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-04-20
G.. C. S. 7. EMPLOYEES GIVEN
MEDICAL EXAMINA TON
% % - - - %

day the employees Of the Greenbelt
Consumer Sorvi ces, Inc. examined
by the doctor.
Upon the request Of the ir manager,
the staffs from the food store, the
filling S ia I'll on and office took their
turn. at the Heal 18th Cente~, where DR..
Dryden gave them thorough physical
examina tion. Those handling food in
par tt cular were given careful che ck-
up for any pos sible eviden &c Of COM
mum cable disease. None was found.
Except for the fact that several Of
the help needed dental care, all were
found to be in fine physi cal sha pc and
fl t for work.
ut is the policy Of the Greenbolt
Consumer Servi COS, Inc. to have all food
handlers in our stores examined regular
ly," said Robert E. jacobsen, assist ant
manager Of thu t organi 20 ton.
Upon the advice Of DR.. Dryden, and
with the approval Of Mr.. ia cobson, en-
ployees wi tn colds will not be permitted
to handle foods.
HEALTH CONTINUED from Page u
are the dvisibility Of shift ting the
dues date from the first Of the month
to the fifteenth, and the ques tion Of
office hours.
Records Of the Health Asso citation
indi cate that there were l64 visits
to the Health Center during the first
fifteen days Of April.
The Association reports that funds
from subs criptions have enabled it
to purcla qui to some small equipment
including infra-red lamp.
Copies Of the Healt tn Asso citation
bylaws are now avail liable at the Health
Center. They are being distributed by
mail to all members. Members who have
not filled out formal membership cards,
listing dependents, are urged to do SO,
SO that membership cards may be issued
at once.
Health Center dues and enrolment
fees may be pa i'd at any time at the
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-04-20
DRUG STORE

Continued from Page
store for wages, rent and patronage div
idends.
Southern Dairy Ice Cream will be
handled.
Relatively small stocks will be
carried until consumer preference is
sounded. out.
Fl le Of cons umer bulletins will
be kept on hand for public perusal.
The staff Of the store will be as
follows:
Robert E. jacobsen, Manager
Frank L. Purdum, Pharmacist
Vernon C. Iseli, Founta ineer
Mrs. Telmo Araujo, Sales and Fountain
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-12-24
STOCK WATER DAM
GROWS
IS SURVEYED IN CUSTER AND
POWDER RIVER COUNTIES IN
PAST YEAR

OF That Number 80 Were Completed
and Serve Range Area Of Nearly
100 Sections; II Others Are Under
Construction.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-12-24

source monthly. During his first years
IN Montana, he became well known as
the perfect dude" since his clothes
we're always immaculate and the best
that money could buy.
With the passing years, the man
shut himself away from the world and
his only contact with other people was
on weekly trip to Winston where he
purchased his groceries and collected
his mail. He maintained checking and
savings accounts in the Townsend
bank and paid his bills promptly.
His one passion was for books and
at the time of his death the walls Of
his cabin were lined with shelves con-
tanning the latest fiction, history,
poetry and reference books which he
purchased as they were published.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-12-24

law the last fiscal year, the biennial
report Of the board showed. The field
work was done at an approximate cost
Of $4,l00, but returns totaling $4,000
were received.
BROWNING-Joe st. Marks of Babb
escaped death when his truck skidded,
went into the ditch and, upsetting,
pinned him under the machine. For
part of day and night he lay there
helpless until a car came along the
feet hospital. His hands and feet were
frozen.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-12-24
MAYFLOWER MINE
DISCOVERER DIES
j. PRUETT, IS, PASSES AWAY AT
FAMILY HOME IN WHITE
HALL

J. Pruett, 10, pioneer Montanan
who first came TO this state in 1862
and who discovered the famous
MayflOwer mine, died at the fam
lily home at Whitehall following q
brief Illness.
A native of Illinois, Mr.. Pruett first
came to this state with his parents
in 1862 as an infant. The trip was
made by prairie schooner and oxen.
After 10 months Of ranching In the
Alder gulch region, the family returned
to Illinois but made another trip to
Montana for a short visit.
A third trip to the Treasure state
in 1881 resulted in the family locating
first at Sheridan and later acquiring
a ranch In Madison county six miles
southeast Of Whitehall. MIR. Pruett
was reared there and had lived In this
region since that time.
While riding the range with cattle,
young Pruett discovered the famous
Mayflower mine which he, In partner
ship with e. M Clarke and SIR. Fair,
located and operated until 1895 when
1t was sold to w. A. Clark for $3.50 900.
In November, 1895, MIR. Pruett mar
ried Miss Annie E. Bray of Silver Star
at Butte, and the couple soon moved TO
where Mr.. Pruett invested
In residential and business property.
He had extensive holdings at the time
Of his death.
He is survived by his widow; two
sons, Ira Pruett of Appleton, Wis, and
Marcus Pruett of Whitehall; three
daughters, Mrs. Donald MickleWaite Of
Seattle, Mrs. Elore Nevin of Butte and
Miss Ellen Pruett of Whitehall. and
by several grandchildren.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-12-24

total valuation of $29 So, 44O. The totals
include both those vehicles in the
hands of dealers on that date and in
custody Of individual owners.
BUTTE-An auditor is making an
examination of records of the Butte
Miners union, officials of the union
said. The audit was undertaken on ad-
vice of local representatives of a bond
ing company Walter Smith, financial
secretary of the union, has been
charged with shortage of $1,000.
misunderstanding Ickes has ap-
proved the allotment of $4,000 for
the .727 Montana PWA project call
ing for the erection of an additional
building at the Galen tuberculosis
sanitarium, according to a telegram
received here from Senator James E.
Murray
SHELBY-Father Van de Gevel,
pastor of Shelby'S st. Williams church
since 1929, left for Hollyburn, B. c., to
take up his work in the church there.
He came to Shelby from Dykesville,
Wis. At one time he spent a six-year
passionate at Waller. Father v. P. De-
Clene Of West Depere, Wis, viii fill
the vacancy.
HELENA-The state board of equal
ization put $40 in the treasury for
every dollar spent in field work in adj
of the state chain store
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-12-24
Treasure State
News in Brief

CONRAD-Nine concrete founda-
tions have been completed for tourist
cabins being built by Harold Smith
south Of the city.
ROUNDUP-Mussels county has
purchased $4,000, par value, of its
outstanding county bonds for an aver
age Of so cents on the dollar.
MuSSOULA-Robert H. Robinson
Forsyth, senior in forestry at Montana
State university, has been chosen cadet
colonel of the Grizzly regiment, Col.
Eley p. benson, r. o. T. 9. command
ant here, has announced.
KALISPELL - Postmaster w. G.
Kelly manipulated dials on the post
office vault for four hours while i'm
patient Christmas givers clamored for
stamps. AS the fifth hour began, the
vault opened.
HELENA-County numbers on 1899
license plates will be as large as the
serial numbers, it was announced here
Many protests had been received at
state offices over reduction In size of
the numbers last year.
HELENA-Butte is now on the Of
ficial weather map with the estab-
liShment of an observation station.
w. E. Vaughan, federal meteorologist,
said. Carl A. Carpenter of Salt Lake
City is in charge Of the new station.
KALISPELL-Transfer of two pieces
of land in Glacier park from the John
E. Lewis estate to the federal govern
ment was recorded in the office of
Clerk A. j. Shaw by Nettie G. Lewis
of Hollywood, Calf. The transaction
involved more than $4,000.
JORDAN-State officials attended
ceremonies marking completion of the
Big Dry reclamation project near here.
In the party we're Gov Roy E. Ayers,
the water conservation office manager,
Robert j. Kelley, and State Engineer
E. B. Donahue.
KALTSPELL-Hope for early action
on clearance of the Hungry Horse
reservoir was given setback when
word was received from Brig. Gen. /!
gineers, that the war department is |
not in position to proceed with any
thing but the survey.
HOBSON-Hobson bids fair to have
a rat problem. An employe of a bust |
ness house captured family of seven |
in a warehouse and others are re- /
ported. Farmers near Straw report that |
they have to run every time they hear
a hen cackle or rats will carry off the
eggs.
Charles r. Bebb,
foreman in the job department Of the
Fergus County Democrat for more than
a third of a century and who left here
last summer for the Union Printers
home in Colorado Springs, Colo, died
there, according to telegram received
by the local typographical union.
MTSSOULA-Creatio of Montana
park commission to have charge of
state parks, recreational areas and
wayside camps will be asked of the
1899 legislature, Rutledge Parker, state
and park director, announces
Recreation, he said, is the states third
most important industry.
SHELBY-The North Montana Pro-
1uction Credit association, with head
quarters at Conrad, will hold its winter
meeting in Shelby, Jan. IA. About 800
MEMBERS from Pondera, Glacier, Toole
and Liberty counties are expected to
oe present. A noon dinner will be
erved.
Cleaned from the board
II equalization's biennial report: There
we're 1929 passenger automobiles In
dontana last Jan. and they had q