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Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
FIaxSeed Group
Renames Officers
Hears Reports

Members of the Southwest Flax
seed association pledged a wide
awake marketing program TO main
tain a stable flax industry in In
perial county during 1889 and in
future seasons. and reelected in
cumbent officers at the annual
meeting Tuesday night at the Bar
bara Worth hotel
J. L. Dubois r,aS reelected preSi-
dent. Ward McGreW was retained as
vice president and Argyle McLach-
Ian as secretary in unanimous
vote of the directors.
Five new directors, George Con-
nelly of Imperial. j. R Snyder Of
Holtville. jim Sanborn of Brawley
Ward McGrew of FL Centro. and
L. c. Hawk of CaleXico. were chosen
TO fill expired directorships.
McLachlan in his annual report
outlined problems which will con-
front flax growers Of the county in
future years under the present ex-
pansion program.
we must be prepared to meet
marketing problems which are due
to arise. McBachlan said, and as
long as we are alert in mapping
plans We do not need to fear mar
ket collapse despite huge acreage
increases.
j. L. Dubois, president, speaking
to the largest group Of flax growers
ever assembled in Imperial county,
declared that more than 10000 acres
had been put into flax this year, Of
which more than 26,00O is listed
with the association.
Membership in the association
has increased from loo in 1886 to
167 in 1888. Dubois said.
Wade Ramsey, manager of the
California Central Fiber corpora
ton, outlined advances made by
his company in processing flax
straw into fibre which is shipped
to North Carolina to be made into
cigarette paper. The corporation
bought more than 1000 tons of straw
last season and plans to double that
in 1889. Ramsey said.
Albert Spicy, accountant for the
association. outlined handling of
flax. Bill Foss. auditor. made his
annual report snd D. B. Roberts,
attorney. commended the associa-
ton for its success in marketing the
crop.
L. 9. Goar, experiment station
superintendent, discussed numerous
experiments being carried out at the
Meloland station.
Three resolutions, pertaining TO
association government, were passed
before the meeting adjourned.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Failure to Deport
Bridges Arouses
lawmakers Ire
Continued from Page Il

Pacific Coast Marine Firemen, OIL
ers. Water Tenders. and Wipers
union. He said he joined the COM
munist party in June 1886.
Il joined the party to save my
job" he said. 1T was either join
or get thrown out as business agent
of the union
He said he has known Bridges
since 1885 and had attended 'top
faction Communist meetings which
Bridges also attended, in San Fran
cisco on dates too numerous to
mention"
He said the Communist party on
the west coast is SO active that
it has been able to lick some Of
our strongest unions" Ferguson
charged that Bridges activity left
cesspool of disruption and dis
satisfaction" in the labor move
ment on the Pacific coast.
Bridges, Australian born Pacific
coast leader of longshoremen and
the Congress of Industrial Organi-
cations. has been subjected to Dies
committee Investigations almost
since the inquiry was launched. A
deportation case against Bridges is
pending in the labor department.
awaiting supreme court decision
which the department believes will
control issues in the case.
At San Francisco, meanwhile, the
possibility of senate committee in
vestigators seeking to investigate
house committee Investigators de-
veloped today
Apparently headed for a possible
"jurisdictional dispute" were the
LaFollette Civil Liberties committee
and the Dies committee.
This was learned when the La
Toilette committee, scheduled to
open hearings here soon on COM
plants of anti-labor activities and
violation of civil liberties, unoffi-
cially confirmed reports it had been
seeking to subpoena Colonel Henry
R. Sanborn.
Colonel Sanborn, ''coordinator" of
the Salinas lettuce strike of 1886
and a militant Communist, was
to be questioned, it was reported,
during the committees investigation
of the lettuce strike.
Colonel Sanborn, it was said, had
been sought by subpoena servers for
| three weeks.
The San Francisco Chronicle said
1t was learned he had been closely
associated recently with Harper
Knowles, whose testimony before
the Dies committee drew newspaper
headlines.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Guessing Contest:
Building Permits
Are What, Again

Nearing the end of the year with
broken records streWn behind, the
Ell Centro building permit total
5purted upward again Wednesday
on the strength of a $4,000 surge,
to a new mark of $430,453.
Permits granted included: $2710 to
the Imperial Irrigation district for
4 warehouse office on Orange street,
S24O to Jasper Travers for reroof-
ing at Sixth and State streets;
$50 TO Jack Tackett for repairs at
236 South Eighth street; and $1,000
to the l. V. Building and Loan
for remodeling a house at GOT He'll
street.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Surrender Refused
In Commons Voting

Continued from Page Il
marched through main streets sing
ing Fascist anthems and shouting:
Long live italian TuniS!'
Feeling among Italians against
France was stirred further by a
Tunis dispatch in the newspaper
Popolo di Roma, charging serious
anu-Italan outbreaks.
1t was alleged that anti-1talian
demonstrators tried to force Italian
laborers TO lower the Italian flag
which has been hoisted over the
newly completed Italian hospital,
but failed.
Fifty Italians we're attacked and
injured in isolated incidents, i'll
Guiding q physician of the italian
hospital and MS wife and daughter,
the newspaper charged
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Imperial Valley Press

Established April 20, 1901.
published every afternoon except
Saturday and Sunday saturday
afternoon issue now succeeded
by The Post Press Sunday es-
tablished 1856 by the Imperial
Valley Publishing company, 625
State street, FL Centre. Calf.
Entered at Ell Centre. California
post office as second class mat
ter.
Paul Jenkins. publisher; A. C.
Johnston, ice-president n d
general manager; i. A. FItz-
hugh, secretary and managing
editor. West Holiday Co, Inc.
National Advertising Represent
Member California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
subscription rates. Sc per copy.
In conjunction with the POST
Press (Sundays), per month,
6Vc: Pald in advance: 2 months.
S1.65 6 mouths 1926: one year,
Sc 90.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Wage Hour Chief
Denies Exemptions

WASHINGTON. Dee T. CUP)-
Acting Wage Hour Administration
Paul F. Sifton said today that he
did not consider newspapers, banks.
building and loan associations, in
sTance companies. telephone COM
panies, or radio broadcasting sta
tions were service establishments -
within the meaning OF the wage
hour law which exempts such in
stitutions from provisions of the
act.
He did indicate, however, that
employees Of chain stores in the
various retail branches would be
exempted.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
SRA Improvement
Work Finished

Workmen finished alterations ana
improvements at State Relief Ad-
ministration headquarters in e.
Centro Wednesday.
Beginning next Monday morning
surplus commodities will be dis
tributed from the SRA office at
Fourth and Commercial streets
Part of the alterations to the SRA
huildine were made to accommo-
date the surplus commodities di-
visions. Supplies will be moved
from the State street office Satu -
day and Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

Mrs. Dorothy BOelhauff,
navy sailor. said she whipped Leo
nard with a ruler because che
wouldn't button his coat and tie
his shoes" She locked him in a
closet and when she let him out
the boy butted his head against
a bathtub, she said.
The mother was held in jail
without bail after being arraigned
in municipal court on complaint
issued by the district attorney. Her
preliminary hearing was set for
Dec. 20.
Mrs. Boelhauff is the childless
wife of Chief Bosuns mate Elmer
Boelhauff, 30, of the US.S. Balch.
Leonard is the son OF her husbands
former shipmate, now transferred
to Hawaii. His mother separated
from his father and remarked. The
Boelhauffs took the boy into their
home and had been preparing TO
take out adoption papers.
The boy was found naked and
unconscious on the bathroom floor
by her husband, who took Leonard
TO a hospital. Doctors said he had
a skull fracture and multiple bruises
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

battleships which II could send into
action. Great Britain has the same
number. but her vessels of this
category are more modern while
Japan has 10. France six. Italy five
Germany SiN and Russia three.
The United States has only three
modern aircraft carriers a2ainSJ
seven for Great Britain. seven for
Japan. and two for France. The
United States has 27 modern eruis-
eyS. compared with Al for Britain,
- for Japan. 10 for France, 10 for
Italy. six for Germany and four
for Russia
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
George Chaffin
Taken by Death

George Chaffin. 83. resident Of
Imperial VALLEY for more than 30
years. died early Wednesday after
a long illness.
He was a carpenter and followed
this trade in FL Centro for many
years before age and failing health
forced his retirement. He was norm
in Pine Bluff, Ark, Feb. %, 1855.
The body was taken to the
Lemons funeral establishment Fun
eral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

At that time. the United States
ranked second in mderage warShip
tonnage with S68.35o. AGAINST LIE
37S for Great Britain. 78o97S for
Japan. 5l3.50l for France. 399 44a
for Italy. lS0.543 for Russia and
l38.759 for Germany.
More than half of the United
states tonnage represents battle
ships. Seven of Americas dread
raughtS already are over-age and
the remaining eight will be within
he next few years.
In event OF an immediate emer-
gency. the United States has u
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
WEATH Her

data complied bN observers Tor
the official United states Weather
bureau station AT I;l CcntrOl.
Maximum Tuesday #.#........ 90
minimum Wednesday IS
Reading at Noon Wednesday
Temperature OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "a
Humidity ... 2c
Reading nj 5 a. IN. Wednesday
Temperature .----.. ..-.-....... ID
Humidity ... ...#...----..-- AZ
Reading at p. m. Tuesday
Temperature ....--.------------........ u
Humidity .......--..--......... AZ
Santa Clara and Salinas Valleys
Fair and milo Wednesday night
and Thursday. Light variable wind
Southern California Fair Wed
nesday night ard Thursday. Low
humidity in interior, cooler in east
portion Wednesday night Gentle
nortnerly wind OIL the coast, mod
crate 10 fresh locally and ovel
mountains.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07

the judges in the cases had read
the editorials. nor that they would
have been influenced had they read
them.
One of the editorials commented
on the conviction of the Douglas
Aircraft corporation sit down.
strikers. Another opposed granting
probation to two men convicted Of
rough tactics in a labor dispute.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
BABY TO BE BURIED
HERE THURSDAY

Funeral services for 10 Anne
Marques. twO-month-Old daughter
of MI. and Mrs. Edward Marques
of the area west Of FL Centre will
be held at the Hens chapel in FL
Centro at 2 p m. Thursday. The
baby died Tuesday. She will be
buried at Mt View cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
REQUESTS PROBATION

A plea OF guilty and a request
Tor probation were entered in su-
perior court Tuesday by Jesse
Salmon. charged with failure to
provide for his family. Judge r.
D. McPherrin set the date for the
hearing December g.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Farm Center Will
He ar Of Ne etings

John Kubler and Raymond Poi
lard will give reports OF the annual
flax growers meeting and OF the
annual farm bureau meeting Friday
night at the Mt. Signal farm CEN
ter
The center meeting will start at
7:3O at the Mt Signal school, ac-
cording to Herschel Springer di-
rector.
VACANCIES Cost Money, Rent
Through Post-Press Want Ads!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Rambling Reporter

Continued from Page u
daughter refuses to go to sleep
until her father is home and shows
her displeasure by lung exercises
Wonder how long it will be before
the positions are reversed and Bob
refuses TO 90 10 bed until his
daughter comes home!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
ALLOTMENTS MAILED

Imperial Valleys 1889 cotton al
otments were mailed to growers
Wednesday, Roland Ballou. secre-
-ary OF the county conservation as
announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Who's Got The Wasp

Who's Got The Wasp
Ray Forshey disclosed a scientific
flare while knocking wasp nests oft
the Dortico during his duties as
courthouse janitor. Each mud
dobber' that fell would give Ray
occasion to examine it and finally
he grumbled:
I'm whipped. I've looked at a
dozen of these things and I'm darn
ed if I see how the baby Wasps
get out"
RR took a look then, confident
Of solving the puzzle, and darned if
RR could figure it out either.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
U.S. Hemisphere Defense Policy Wins
Tentative Approval at Pan-America
Farley; Little Opposition Likely

LIMA. Peru Dec. Z. (UP)-Ihe eighth Pan-AflerlcaI.
conference appears certain To endorse the pnnepe Of
President Roosevelts program for solidarity of the Amef
cas- against foreign aggression authoritative sources Sa
TODAY unon the arrival i'm Peru of the United States deega
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Nation S Interest Cenfers on |. A.
As State Supreme Court Takes Up
Contempt Charge Against Paper

LOS ANGELES, Dec Z. lUPl-NauoiWde lnIefeSI'
because of the highly pubczed Los Angeles Times con
tempt case centered today the California supreme court
as it opened Angeles session before Associate Jus
ce Seawell, acting in place Of the ailing Chief Justice
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-07
Foster.Mother Charged with Murder
After Whipping Child Because He
Did Not Tie Shoes, Button Coat

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7. (UP)-The fOster-mother OF D.
year-old Leonard SkilhOrn who died Of skull fracture
after whipping because he didn't keep his shoes tied
charged with murder today.
Mrs Dorothy Boelhauff 29-year-od wife of a U. S.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

hour has been decided upon as the most convenient for the larg- est number of people. The nativ- ity scene, Christmas carols, and a Christmas message will make this a service that will enhance the beauty and joy of the day.
 Make your plans now to in- clude all of these special services of this season. Worship is to the soul as vitimins to the body.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

clerks more time to please you in the selection of your purchases it also gives you the advantage of selecting gifts while the mer- chants stocks are more complete,
 and you will be more satisfied with your purchases which will have been made in one half of the time that it takes later on. Watch for the holiday advertise ments appearing in every issue of the Nugget from now on. Re- the slogan, shop early.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09


 Everett P Wood, auditor for Lomen Commercial Company, who has been in Nome since the last boat, is scheduled to leave here on the next outgoing Pac- fife Alaska Airways mail plane. Mir. Wood has made numerous friends about town during his short stay and stated that he has enjoyed his visit and the friend ship of the community very much, and looks forward to the time whsn he may be able to come again.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

The annual meeting of tha Fed erated Church was held last Tuesday night. Reports of var ious departments were read and the following officers wsre 'el- ected for the ensuing year:
 New trustees, A. Polet, c. w. Thornton, and Lars E. Rynning. Deacon, Mrs. Ella Chapman.
 Sunday School Superintendent, Mrs. Thomas Morcom.
 Clerk, Lennie Mae Nelson.
 Treasurer, A. Polet.
 Music committee, Mrs. Emily Boucher, Mrs. l.. E. Rynning, and Mrs. V. C. Widney.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
RADIO EXPERT ARRIVES

Wednesday evening new radio fan made his debut to Nome in the form of 2 pound, 12 ounce boy, born to MT. and Mrs. Jack Stewart. Mother and son are re- ported as doing nicely at the Maynard Columbus hospital un- der the able. supervision of Dr Thomas Mercom and staff.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

Commencing Dec. 1, 1938,. the Nevada Grill is being conducted under new management, the in- terests of Geo. Madsen and Cor don Parlette having been taken over by Tom Cloninger. Not re- sponsible for any accounts owing prior to Dec. l, 1888.
 Signed: Tom Cioninger.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
15 MORE DAYS TO XMAS

Christmas is just around the corner-one and all are urged to do their. holiday buying early and not wait until the last day to shop. By doing your shopping early it gives the stores and
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

w. P. Heisel, of Juneau, who has been a Nome visitor for sev- eral days, has completed his of ficial duties of conferring the Scottish Rite Degrees on a Nome class, is booked for passage on his return trip to Fairbanks via the next PAA mail plane. MT. Heisel who is an active member of the Juneau Chamber of Com merce was a guest of the local chamber at its recsnt meeting.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

Local agent for the Alaska Steamship Co.,, Joe Harnish, ac- companied by Mrs. Harnish, will be outgoing passengers on n:xt Thursdays mail plane. Agent HarniSh will be found at his desk in the company's Seattle office during the balance of the winter.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

Merchants and other business houses contemplating holiday ad- vertising will please telephone the Nugget office and a represent atty vii be glad to call on you.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
NEWS ITEMS

Ed Wood, old-timer from the Kotzebue section, who arrived by plane a few days ago, will be an outgoing passenger on the next PAA plane enroute to the Pioneers Home at Sitka.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

A trip to Fairbanks tomorrow morning is scheduled by the Mi row Air Service, weather permit ting.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
Mirow Air Service

Pilot-Manager Hans MiroW re- turned to his Nome base late Wed nesday afternoon from Fairbanks, after taking a load of passengers 10 that city in his Lockheed Vega plane. He had as a passenger Sam Segunik for Koyuk station.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
Church

Rev. Vincent Widney, pastor. Church Services for Dec. Il Church school, II o'clock. Choir Practice 12 o'clock. Evening Worship, 7:45 pm. Sermon topic. Living Ones Daily Life With God" Everyone welcome.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

Pilot Jack Jefford was at Mount ain Village today making his U. S. mail runs in that section.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
Airp'ane News
 Nome Airport
PAA ACTIVITIES

The incoming mail plane is de- layed at Ruby due to bad flying weather along the Yukon River. Outgoing passengers from Nome on its return trip to Fairbanks will be Walter P. Heisel, E. P Wood. and Ed Wood.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
Wien Alaska Airlines

Pilot Sig Wien is awaiting ia Vorable weather to return to his Nome base from his recent Fair banks trip.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

Goodwin, and returned to the Nome airport with Fred MebeS.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
SILK MENDING

Have you been unfortunate enough to get snag or run in your silk hose? If so, send them to, Mrs. P. C. Sthay, 3rd Ave, Lanes Way.
 Women's' and Mems Silk hos :: c..z. .nniAl k. tha .,nLI-
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09
Church Notices

The church school will present 'dramatization of the beautiful story, Why the Chimes Rang" Sunday, Dec. 18 at II am. The entire congregation will be in- vited to participate in the pag- cant by leaving at the altar at the designated time some gift of food or toys or clothing, etc, suit able for a child. The gifts this year should be attractively wrap ped in any Christmas wrapping paper. The gifts will be forward ed to the children at the Pilgrim Springs.
 The Christmas program of music will be given the evening of Dec. IS at 7:45. The choir is working hard and will bring you a beautiful and inspiring service of Christmas music.
 On Christmas day, since it com es on Sunday, it has been decid- ed to hold only one service dur ing the day at 12 o'clock. The
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-09

(Nots: All sailings subject change without netiee)
 yoe HarniSh. Agent
Askov American., 1938-03-17
Ogena

Mrs. Ramsdell and Myrland and
Eunice spent Sunday in Grantsburg.
Mrs. Hilda Swan is better at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Theiling mo-
tored to st. Paul Saturday with their
little son, who was ill., He has osteo-
myelitis, leg infection. Lester re-
turned Sunday afternoon but Mrs.
Theiling and son remained.
Leonard Andersen is now employed
in a store in Dairyland.
Lillian Andersen visited at the An
dersen home last Thursday afternoon.
June Hunt spent Saturday at the
H. Black home.
Lester and Cecil Theiling, Albert
Busby and Doris Irons spent Sunday
evening at the Delmar Benson home
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy Stiebner and
children spent Sunday at the Benson
home.
Mrs. Fuller and Ruth called at the
Delmar Benson home Saturday after
noon.
The Garden club will meet March
23rd.
Askov American., 1938-03-17

tied at the John Halvorson home re-
Gently.
R. Rypkema and Hubert Parson
were business callers in Pine City
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Alderman
visited their daughter, Ethel Mae,
Tuesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lohman and
daughter, Leona, and Mrs. John Swan
attended the funeral of Carl Brem-
mer at Hinckley Friday afternoon.
Miss Leona Erickson left for her
home last Thursday after being en-
ployed at the Lawrence Chase resi-
dent for the winter months.
The PIT. A. Study club met at
the home of Mrs. Stanley Peterson
Wednesday of last week.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid will
meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Fohr-
man Thursday, March "a, with Mrs.
Fohrman and Mrs. Fleming as hos
tesses. Supper will be served to the
public and there will be lunch in the
afternoon. All are welcome.
Rev. Peterson of Mora, called on
Chas. Lettie last Thursday afternoon
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Clark made a
business trip to Mora last Thursday
Edwin Nuetzman spent the week.
end with his parents.
Askov American., 1938-03-17

winter, have returned to Markville
for a few weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Coveau have also returned and are
making their home in Markville at
present.
Charles Halsted of Cloverton, came
from the hospital Friday.
The Cloverton troop of boy scouts
received two new members recently,
Jerry Snelson and Donald Byerly.
The troop is meeting at the homes
of the boys at present and some of
the scouts are making some real pro-
greSS.
The Markville school was closed
Friday in order to give the teachers
an opportunity to attend the teachers
institute in Hinckley.
John Brow came home from the
hospital last week, after having had
an operation. y
Askov American., 1938-03-17
Fleming Township

Mr.. and Mrs. Henning Pearson of
st. Paul, spent the weekend at the
j. w. Pearson home
Leonard Pearson of Duluth, is visit
ing at the j. w. Pearson home at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Olson, who had
resided on the Frank Olson farm,
moved to Virginia Saturday for an
indefinite stay. Mr.. Olson will be
employed on the section.
Miss Florence Monette of Bruno,
is spending week in the Danforth
community visiting friends.
Elmer Olson is home again after
being in California the past year.
Askov American., 1938-03-17
LUTHER LEAGUE NOTES
D. Seabloom, president.

The next Luther League meeting
will be held Wednesday evening,
March %, in the Vilstad church.
Bible study and choir practice are
held every other Wednesday evening.
For those wishing to attend only the
Bible study, we have the Bible study
before choir practice. Every one is
welcome to attend these meetings.
The choir is now busy practicing
songs for Easter. Our new choir
books have arrived and many new
songs may be found in them.
On Sunday, March 13, group
of our young people attended the
Luther League rally in Cloquet. A
large crowd attended this rally and
inspiring messages were delivered in
both afternoon and evening sessions.