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Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

A 100 foot addition to the present
horse barns will double their cap-
acity. When complete the barns
will be 200 feet long and so feet
wide. A IA by 70 foot addition to
the hog barns will make the fin
ished building 124 feet long and "a
feet long, D. V. Stewart, secretary
of the association, said.
Additions to the main exhibit
building will not be built in time
for use at the 1889 fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
/ c., ..s Shopping Doys
Il aG Till Christmas

OOKING BACK TO CHRIST
HAS Is YEARS AGO
Santa was being good to Toron-
to Drs. Banting and Macleod;
they got Nobel Prize for their
discovery OF insulin. Re-
formers were launching cleanup
of New York stage. Be-
cause of change from Julian to
Gregoriar calendar, practically
whole Christian world celebrat-
ed Christmas on same day-Dec.
25-fcr first time in three GEN.
turies. President Coolidge
freed 81 war prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

! statement yesterday by Rev. Howard
'8Stone Anderson before the house
un-American committee at Wash
ington.
Rev. Anderson, pastor of the First
Congregational church, Washington,
noted that young Roosevelt's in
come reports for several years"
showed no financial help to a
church. He said Roosevelt thus set
a bad example Such practice, he
said, weakened the spiritual institu-
tions and thus weakened America.
He included congressman and other
public figures who allegedly fail in
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
u. 5. Makes New
Demand on Nazis

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7. CUP)-
Acting Secretary of State Sumner
Welles revealed today that the
United States has made new repre-
sentations TO Germany IN connec-
ton with that country's DEGREES
against Jews.
Welles SAID the new representa-
tions demand exemption for Amer
lean nationals and property from
provisions Of recent order that
Jews abandon the retail business
field by December 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
New Office Building, Museum Added
Room in Barn Rushed at Fairgrounds

IMPERIAL. Dec. IA new Of
flee building, a museum and ad-
ditions to the horse and hog barns
at the Imperial county fair grounds
will be finished when the annual
fair opens Marcn 1.
Construction of the new office
building is expected to be finished
by January IS. The present office
building will be converted into a
museum to house historic relics
and records of Imperial Valley pl,
oneerS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

their church support.
Roosevelt, visiting at the Walter
P. Murphy ranch near here, was
quoted by his secretary, Edward
Gallagher, as saying:
81 do contribute to the support
Of my own church and to other
churches, although I do not show
deductions for such contributions
in my income tax returns.
Il am sorry the Rev. Anderson
did not see fit to discuss this matter
with me, although l do feel it is a
personal matter"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Fun, Joy,Prizes
Lead EI Centrans
ToLight Up Homes
Christmas Diplays To
Mean Money In Pocket
For Most Imaginative
For fun
For Christmas spirit.
For $50 in prizes!


That is why Ell Centre will
light up its homes this sea-
son, decorating shrubs and trees
on front lawns with gayly colored
strings of Christmas lights.
Besides being more fun than a
barrel of monkeys, erecting Christ
mas displays this year will mean
money in the pocket for those u.s.
ing Imagination and skill. In addi-
ton to the three main prizes
awarded in each of three divisions
for the best displays, there will be
S2250 in second and third place
prizes. The three first prizes, dom
ated by the Nev-Cal Electric, the
Imperial Irrigation district and the
l. V. Hardware company, will be
kept a secret temporarily, but they
will astonish the winners by their
excellence and value.
Other prizes will be in cash, with
the Chamber of Commerce donat-
ing $5, Sones Lumber company S.
M o. King company S. and Sears
& Roebuck three $3.50 prizes.
Every person in Ell Centre is quail
flied to compete. Just decorate a
nome with Christmas lights and
call the Post-Press telephone 300)
10 report the display is up. In
order to keep a complete record OF
all displays, exhibitors were request
ed to call the Post-Press regard
less of whether or not they have
called previously Names of exhibi-
tors will be published from time
to time.
Get busy with your displays, for
Christmas is not far away. DO it
for fun, Christmas spirit and $50
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

gers looked on.
The plane swept down toward the
ground and then rose again, 10 be-
gin circling its electrically operated
landing gear jammed
Celler was first TO sense that
something was wrong.
Has anybody got flask or
something" he asked I'D like 20
celebrate this occasion"
Mile. Chagno produced two bot
ties of champagne, others brought
out tumblers and the party began.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

ship when it arrived over the field
from Paris. Included were Frances
MaddIX, American cabaret artist.
J. A. Celler, businessman of New
Haven, Conn; Grace Evans, British
movie actress; Lieut.. D. S. Wedder-
burn, Of the crack Scots Guards.
who is an equierry to the Duke of
Gloucester, w F. Hardy, Anthony
Reynolds and Jack Harrison. Brit
ish businessmen, and Mile Anne
Chagno of Paris. They held the
party while the five other passen-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

LONDON, Dec. 7. tUP)-The
Duke of Windsor will visit England
fer two weeks towards the end OF
February and probably will be ac-
compaaied by the duchess, an un-
impeachable source said today. II
was stated definitely, however, that
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
PRODUCE BUYER WILL
BE TRIED JAN. 9TH

Mike Kalak, produce buyer, is
scheduled for trial in superior court
January 8 on a charge of violating
the state agricultural code.
He pleaded not guilty to the
charge in superior court Tuesday
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Basin States 10
Meet al Phoenix

SALT LAKE CITY. Dee. 7. CUP
-Ralf R. Woolley, Salt Lake City
engineer of the United States Geo
logical Survey. announced today
that representatives of the govern
ment and Colorado river basin
states will meet Dee. II and 13 il
Phoenix. Ariz.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

Blow Your Horn
Even Little Boy Blue would have
had a tough time corraling the ad-
VentureSomc COW at the Clyde NC
CaSlin home recently. The cows
tribulations. as well as the McCas-
Inns trials, started one night when
a terrific baWling followed an
equally terrific splash near the
McCaSlin home.
n Outside, Mr.. and Mrs. McCaSlin
Ifound Old Bossy making the Welkin
ring from the bottom of the ciS-
tern! No amount of coaXing did any
good SO a Wrecking crew was called
The Wreckers took one look at the
predicament. folded up their tents
and went home without even a sug.
gestion Finally. after much con-
5truction work, Old Bossy was
coaXed up a gang plank. McCas-
lin got her to make the effort by
walking in front, waving a hand
ful of hay before her nostrils.
Now the McCaslins are in the
market for a water purifier.
Quick Action
At the flax growers meeting, it
was time to elect new officers and
President j. l.. Dubois started a
speech:
II believe we need a new presi-
dent. Ny own time is too limited
to
Sam Robinson interrupted with
Il move we reelect all present
officers Keith Nets yelled a quick
second and chorus Of yeas" fol-
lowed as members began to troup
out with President Dubois stutter-
ing to an emptying room about
mot being able to continue in Of
flee
When Argyle Mclaughlin, secre-
tary, bustled in he said:
"Say we gotta get this election
NoVer.' Du BoiS YEARLY replied:
Sorry, pal, but it's all over
They nicked us again.
o
Time Changes
Bob Marshall'S Is month old
Continued on Page 2, Col. a.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
CITY COUNCIL MEETS

Ell Centros city council will meet
Wednesday night for the first De-
cember meeting. City Clerk Roy
Johnstone reported routine matters
only On the calendar.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
lido Contribute SaysJ Roosevelt
In Answer to Minister, But It's
NOT Put on Income Tax Statement

HOLLISTER, Calf, Dec 7. (UP)-James Roosevelt,
eldest of the President contributes the support
his and other churches.
But he does not make deductions for such in his income
tax returns. He made these explanations in reor to
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Earthquake joIts Movie Folk, Rocks
Wide Area Near Los Angeles; Little
Damage Reported in Any Community
Picture Stars Alarmed as Floors Shake, Low
Rumbling Sound Heard; Seac0ast Feels Worst
OF Temblor rs Inland Towns Go Unshaken

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. Z. (UP)-An earthquake appar-
entity centering Hollywood sharply olted the area
northwest of Los Angeles at approximately 40 o'clock
last night No damage reported although movie stars
residents alarmed floors shook under
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
El Centro Ranks Second Among Cities
Of California in Retail Sales Gains
During October, U.S.. Report Says
Department of Commerce Figures Place Only
One Town Ahead of Valley Community in
Business Increase; New Reports Urged

Ell Centro outsripped every city in California, will
only exception, in percentage of retail sales ncreas
during October, according to u S. Department of Com
merce figures, released Wednesday,
The sngle eXcepton Huntington Park. with gain
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

Butter: Los Angeles. 3lci but
terfat, Imperial valley lob. ranch,
grade A, 39c; manufacturing milk
zoe; route gathered cream 29c.
l.. A. Hay: u. 5. No. 1, sl4.O0i
U. 5. No. leafy Sl5.50-l6' No. 2
Ieafy s13.OO-13.5O; No. ? S11-11.50i
Minneapolis flax, Dec. Si.79ia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Six Year Child Lived
 Alone With Mute Mother

:, municating in sign language only they understand.
 The mother, Addie Belle Barton, 26, and the child, were separated today for the first time. Annabelle was in the Children's hospital, be- ing prepared for an operation to straighten her bowed legs. Psycholo- gists from Ohio State univer- sity undertook to teach her to speak but so far the child regarded them only with stares.
 The mother, who is unmarried, was cared for by relatives at Mt Vernon. Her grandmother ex- plained that she had been a mute since the age of two, when she was struck in the eye with a shot from B-B gun and was so terrified by the sight of an X-ray machine in a doctors office that she lost her speech.
 Ever since the child was born out of wedlock, Miss Barton had remained in bedroom of her par ents' home. Neighbors did not know of the child's existence. Miss Barton's grandmother said that sometimes, in the night, I have heard noises in her room and though somebody was there, but when I went in to see, I found her talking in her sleep, saying words I could not understand" The child understood these sounds, and the signs by which she and her mother communicated.
 Authorities first learned of the case several months ago when the mother ventured from the house and visited Dr. Robert Eastman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
At 70, Texas Jack Still Key Political Figure
His Influence May Increase Before 194O
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 Washington, Nov. 22 Absent in the flesh as he celebrates his 7Oth birthday in far-oh Uvalde, Tex. (Noyember 22), Vice President John Nance Garner is nevertheless very much of presence in Washington.
 The taciturn Garner, who has not made a formal public speech since taking Ofice in 1882, is a force in the administration not to be meas ured by words.
 How active he may prove to be as contender for the presidential nomination in 1040 is open to con- lecture. But there is no doubt that he commands a segment of the Democratic party, and that he may have as much to say about who is nominated as he did in 1882, the year he switched his delegates to give Roosevelt the nomination.
 The 70 years to which John Gar ner looks back have marked career closely tied to home soil and home things. The old board shack with tar-paper roof in which he set up housekeeping when he married Mariette Rheiner 43 years ago, still stands on his estate, Fair Oaks. Garner is never happier than when among the people he knew when he was young and Texas was almost frontier country.
 TRAIL I AS YOUTH
 The rugged and ruddy John Gar ner of the roth birthday bellies the rather frail youth who was born in a mud-chinked log cabin near Clarksville, November 2, 1868. Working at farm chores and walk ing to school, clerking in general store at IS, failed to develop strong physique. By the time he had saved enough to enter Vanderbilt Uni- versity to study law, doctor pre- dicted: That boy won't live to use an education If he gets it.'
 Frail health continued until he had patched together a lawyers education at college and by read- ing with lawyers. For reasons of health as well as of opportunity he moved to Uvalde, and began practice in 1890.
 The frontier lawyer of that day had to be a cautious and shrewd business man as well. Garner was. In less than five years he was prosperous, leading citizen as lawyer, rancher, trader, and editor of local paper.
 They tell a story in Uvalde that Garner was opposed in his first campaign for public office, judge ship, by the lady who was to become his wife and secretary. The team has been consistently successful. In 1888 the young judge was chosen for ths legislature.
 When large-scale business came to Texas, Garner was one of those who sought government control of it in the interest of general well fare. But always conservatively, always advocating the middle way and the compromise, rather than the extremes. He was in those years red tape.
 TO CONGRESS
 IN 1901
 His business affairs flourished, banking and ranching being added to . steadily increasing law practice. Tn 1901 he was sent to Congress by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

Mt. Vernon surgeon, at his office. She gesticulated muteiy until the doctor understood that she wanted him to straighten her child's bowed legs. Oliver Farmer, probation of ficer. said he was still puzzled as to how the mother found her way to pr. Eastman "when she hardly ever set foot outside the one room of the house"
 pr. Eastman made a report on the case but nothing had been done about it until seven weeks ago when the mother again left her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

at the apartment house.
 He was arrested on complaint oi Fire Marshal Den Lahey, who tes- tifled today that Anderson had failed to heed his instructions to re- move the objectionable materials from the building. The fire marshal said he had written two formal let ters of compalnt to MT. Anderson but that nothing had been done to correct the situation.
 In the basement of the building said the fire marshal, are old mat tresseS, paint cans, turpentine, shell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

the 18th district, which continued to send him back again and again for 30 years. His service in Congress was marked by ability to make friends with those on both sides of any question, and to do energetic work almost entirely without speak ing on the floor. Slowly he came to wield a tremendous influence among fellow congressman.
 This influence has broadened ra- ther than narrowed since in 1892 Gar ner became vice president. That he has been unsympathetic to many Of the New Deal programs is no secret. The reason is easy to find in the &C., ceptance speech he made in 1892:
 "There are just two things to this government. as I see it. The first is to safeguard the lives and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

lac. oil-soaked rags. baled paper and loose paper. Tn another part oi Eilt building, he said. were some poison ous materials used by an exterfnins- tor.
 Anderson said that there had never been a fire in his S years 1f managing the building, except a minor blaze caused by an over heated iron. He agreed however. t0 remove the waste from the cellar and was given till Saturday to do 30 A charge of violating the fire code was continued to that day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
APARTMENT OWNER
 AGREES TO ORDER

Andrew s. Anderson, 76, of 50 Lin- den street, owner of the Cables apartment building, 45-49 Prospect street, was given till Saturday by Judge T. E. Conway in city court today to remove rubbish and infiam- mables that constitute a fire hazard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

properties of our people. The second is to insure that each of us has a chance to work out his destiny &C., cording to his talents. This involves protecting him from being injured or oppressed by those of superior ac- quisitiveness, and perhaps less con- science :" There is no reason to believe that Garner today would wish to broaden this conception.
 But, as he rounds 70, all these thoughts are doubtless far from the vice president. Inspecting the pecan trees or live oaks that sur- round his home, or possibly mak- ing a trek into the Rio Frio coun- try where he can relax as camp cook - these are more to the taste of John Garner than formal birth day party with many candles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

Columbus, O., Nov. 22.-UP)- Psychologists believed today that within two years they could make a normal child of six-year old Annabelle Barton, who has spent most of her life isolated in one room with her mute mother, com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

parents home, carrying the child with her to Dr. Eastman. The fam fly at first opposed turning the case over to authorities, but agreed re- Iuctantly. Miss Eva Janson, sup- erintendent of the Children's hospi- tai, believed that the mother was a victim of hysteria, and that a psychiatrist would restore her power of speech. She believed that Anna belle would "be ready for school in a year or two."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

Australia has a droath.
The Washington times., 1938-12-05

A thrilling Fashion event! In
time for your holiday wear -.
for gifts! Buy in quantities
for gift-eiving for these
have been the favorite Of thou
sands of women and rarely do
you find them at this low price.
GIsmorousIy beautiful in
thread weights for every pref
erence and occasion.
GOIdenberg's-Main Floor
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-07-15
General Hospital for treatment.

General Hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Preston Grace and children,
Lucy Ann and William Preston Grace,
Jr., of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, are Wis
iting relatives here.
The S. T. A. R. Society of Bates
Memorial M. P. Church held their pic
mic at Public Landing on Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Annie Duffy, Mrs. Clement
Gaskill and Misses Harriet and Ruth
Johnson were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Hudson, recently.
Mrs. Evelyn Hoyt and daughter
Miss Jacqdeline Hoyt of Hampton
Va, were guests of Mrs. Ella Rowe
this week.
Mr.. Olin Trader of Chester is visit
ing relatives here.
Miss Helen Blynn Of Woman's Hos
pital, Baltimore, is spending her va
cation with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Bruce Blynn.
Mr.. Levin Birmingham, 80 years OF
age, died at his home here on Sat
urday after a long illness. Funeral
at Christian Church Monday afternoon
at two o'clock; interment in Church
cemetery. The deceased is survived
by his wife and four sons, Messrs. Lev
in and Lloyd Birmingham, of Snow
Hill, Mr.. George Birmingham, Will
mington, Mr.. David Birmingham, Of
Pennsylvania and two, daughters, Mrs
Ralph Watson, of Snow Hill and Mrs
Laura Quasi of Marcus Hook.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-07-15

Little Becky Hudson returned home
Sunday after visit with relatives
there.
Misses Mary and Patsy Mad, of
Baltimore, spent a part of last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Outright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Burbage and
children returned to their home in
Wilmington, after a visit here. They
were accompanied back by her sisters,
Dorothy and Daisy Hancock who will
spend some time with them.
Mr.. William Nicholson and Mr..
Charles Hopton of Trenton, N. j.,
spent the weekend with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon Sharpley and
little son, of Greenbackville, and Mr..
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-07-15

were guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
K. C. Petit.
DR.. and Mrs. J. D. Dickerson spent
a part of last week in Baltimore.
Miss Mary Day, of Brooklyn, IS
spending some time with her grand
mother, Mrs. E. H. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Merritt, OF
Washington, D. c., spent the weekend
with relatives here.
Mrs. Milton Barnes and little daugh
ter, Phillis spent Thursday with her
parenuts, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Sharp
ley.
Mrs. Charles Speicher and children
of Severna Park are spending some
time with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Barnes.
Mrs. G. E. Dryden and children and
Mrs. G. M. Dryden spent Friday with
DR.. and Mrs. A. B. Boulder in Sails
bury.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Bundick spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. R.
I. Owens at Pocomoke.
Mrs. James Robertson and son, OF
Baltimore, are spending some time
with her mother, Mrs. Ida Bromley.
Mrs. Horace Yerger of Drexel Hill
is spending the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Cassius Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Parsons, OF
Princess Anne, pent Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Parsons.
Mrs. Eva Parsons returned home
Saturday after spending some time
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Nelson at
Tenafly, N. ].
Mrs. Hettie Conner of Baltimore, is
spending some time with Mr.. ano
Mrs. Parker Cherrix.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-07-15

Miss Sadie Mumford of Baltimore Wis
tied relatives here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Holland of Mil
ford spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Leland B. Richardson.
Mrs. George Carmean, of Norfolk
is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Nora Liddell of Lynn, Mass.
visited friends here this week.
Mr.. James Townsend of Paoli, Pa,
spent the weekend at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Parsons.
Mr.. Alton Stage has returned to
Wilmington, after spending week
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Stage.
Mrs. George Hancock and son, Jack
and Mr.. George Richie of Delmal
were guests of Miss Aline Causey or
Saturday.
Miss Ruth Turner of Wilmington
is spending a week with Miss Mar
garet Truitt.
Miss Margaret Corddry has return
ed after spending week in Atlantic
City and Yeadon, Pa.
Mrs. Paul Kenney is visiting rela.
tives in Denton.
Mr.. Thomas Adkins of Berlin visit.
ed relatives here on Sunday.
Mrs. o. Perry Simmons, Mrs. Wal.
ter C. Turner, Mrs. James Hancock
Mrs. David S. Hudson and Mrs. Bes,
sic Sturgis entertained the Young
Peoples Aid Society on Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl White and Miss
Jane White have returned to Lynn
Mass, after visiting Mrs. A. D. Stur.
gis.
Rev. and Mrs. John Townsend spent
Monday in Harbeson, Del.
Mrs. Mollie Coulbourne Mason Of
Blairstown, N. P, visited friends here
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mumford Of
Georgetown, spent Sunday with Mr.
H. Clay Burbage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Scott visited
friends in Coeburn, Va, and Oakdale
Tenn, last week.
Eloise Lilliston, II years of age
daughter of Capt. and Mrs. John Lii
liston of Public Landing, died Friday
after short illness. Funeral al
Spence Baptist Church at two O'Clock
on Sunday; interment in M. E. GENE
terry.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Price anG
daughters, of Philadelphia, VISITED
Mrs. Linda D. Price, last week.
Miss Hazel Langley Of Oakdale
Tenn, is the guest of Miss Virginia
Scott and Miss Jean Wimbrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Scott and Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Wimbrow entertained
at the weinie roast at Milbourne's
Landing Saturday in honor Of Mis-:
Hazel Langley.
Miss Peggy Long, is in Peninsula
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and Mrs. Wilson Disharoon of Girls
field, were guests Sunday of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Dish
aroon, Sunday.
Little Fay Pusey of Box Iron is
spending some time with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Britting-
ham. r.. S%
Mrs. w. c. Nelson and little son
and Mrs. ]. F. Nelson of New Church
visited Miss Leona Collins, Monday.