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Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Ell Centrans Attend
Past Matrons,
Patrons Meeting

FL CentrO was well represented
at the Imperial Valley Past Ma
irons and Patrons association dim
ner and meeting Friday night a.
the Holtville Masonic Temple.
Plans we're made to hold the
next meeting in Ell Centro at a
date TO be named later.
After the delicious dinner and
meeting the members spent th'
evening playing contract.
Ell CentranS present were Mrs
A N. Bucklin, Mrs. J. w. Cook
Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Collins, E. N. d
Hatch, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hit
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Hit, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Reynolds, Mrs
Leslie Mcconnell MIS-, Bertha
Judd, Mr.. and Mrs. Ted DuSold
Mr.. and Mrs.W. D. Carey, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Grover Baket, ano Mr.. anC
Mrs. S. l.. Hood.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Mrs. E. N. D. Hatch Honored
At Surprise Party

George Damron, first for the men.
Second honors went to Mrs. Ernest
Lovesee and DR.. Philip Hodgkin.
On behalf of the officers, Mrs.
Hatch and Ross Tilton, worthy pa
tron. were each presented with a
lovely gift.
Present were Charles II. Holiday,
Miss Lillian Holiday. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Damron, Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Cook. Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Keat-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Tyler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willem Hart, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross 11lton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Lovesec, Miss Mary Hart,
Mrs. J. o. Maxwell, Mrs. Sam Cox,
Dr. and Mrs. Philip Hodgkin, Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell and Mr..
and Mrs. END, Hatch.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
E. L. Hitenan
Addresses
Won1en's S Club

CALIPATRIA, April 80 - The
Calipatria Woman's club met at
the home of Mrs. Harrison Martin
last Friday. In the absence of the
L.csdcnt, Mrs. Herbert Reedy, the
secretary. Mrs. c. A. Sperry pre-
sided
f. l.. Hiteman, principal of the
grade schools. was the guest speak
CT and gave a very interesting talk
on THE Crime Wave Among Chi
dren.'
Mrs. H. I. Ingram, vice-president,
rendered her resignation, which
was accepted with regrets. Mrs.
Ingram will be greatly missed as
she has been an active member OF
tie club for several years. Mrs.
w. T. Fowler was unanimously
elected to take her place.
The hostess served dainty re-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Bridge Luncheon
Party Held
In CoHpatria

CAIlPATRTh, April 30 - Mrs
Albert Pond and Mrs. Clyde Powell
were cohostesses at a bridge lunch
con at the Pond home on Wednes-
day. Lovely flowers were used as
decorations.
Bridge was played during the af-
ternoon and high scores were won
by Mrs. Herbert Reedy and Mrs.
10 Bailey. Mrs w. D. CHATTER won
consolation.
Other guests were Mrs. George
Gullett, Brawley; Mrs. r. w. Ware
Ell Centre; Mrs. Ralph Butler. Mrs
j. A. Wallace, Mrs. j. G.. Writ.
Mrs. w. j. Young, Mrs. H. T. Mar
tin, Mrs E. L. Becker, Mrs. Cecil
Clouse, Mrs. Wiley Manning. Mrs.
l.. A. Walstrom, Mrs. M. j. Augen-
stein and Mrs. c. A. Sperry.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01

Mrs. E. N. d. Hatch was the sur
prised. honored guest at lovely
dinner party Thursday night at
the home of DR.. and Mrs Philip
Hodgkin on Sandalwood Drive
The party was given for Mrs.
Hatch, worthy matron of the FL
Centro Eastern Stars by her Off
GERS. Arrangements and menu were
in charge of Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell
Mrs. John w. Cook and Mrs. G. r..
Kirkpatrick.
A green and gold color scheme
was carried out in the home and
table decorations.
Following the delicious dinner.
contract was played for the eve
ning's entertainment.
Prizes were awarded TO Mrs, Har-
mon Tyler, first for the ladies, and
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
O.E.S. Card Party
SET For Eriddv

Five extra prizes besides a prize
fer high score at each table Will
be awarded at the Eastern Star card
party 8 pm. Friday. at the Ma
sonic hall.
A prize will be awarded to the
high lady and man in contract and
auction and a special door prize viii
be given away.
Mrs. Carolyn Mcconnell will bt
general chairman and END. Hatcf
will be in charge of tickets. Ticket!
may be obtained from Eastern Sta
members.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
GILBERT BODY
FOUNDIN SNOW

MINDEN, New, April 80. CUP)-
The body of Mrs. Marian Gilbert
22-year-old former Californian, was
in Carson City today for an autop-
sy that was expected to reveal whe-
ther she died of foul play.
Sheriff William Park and Coro-
ner James Hickey, who brought
the body down from the Pine Nut
mountains, said the body was found
in a snow covered clump of trees
$50 yards from her cabin at the
Detroit mine, II miles south OF
Minden. from whicn she vanished
during blizzard Feb 6.
Park said the spot was the same
as the one at which Buck Biamont
partner in the mine with Mrs
Gilbert and Carl Ramser, pre-
dicted that it would be discovered
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Society
Clubs
Luncheon Bridge
Party Held
Friday

Mrs. Roy E. Breedlove enter
tanned at an informal luncheon
and bridge party Friday afternoon
at her home at Heber.
A large assortment of beauti-
full garden flowers was arranged
to decorate the home.
After the delicious luncheon, the
guests were entertained with con-
tract.
Prizes we're awarded to Mrs. Le-
ROY Holt, Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox
Mrs. Warren Currier and Mrs. For
rest Il. Kutz.
Present we're Mrs. Ben Hulse
Mrs. Warren Currier Mrs. Paul
jenkins, Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz, Mrs
Leroy Holt, Mrs. j. d. Huston, Mrs
Ross T. Hickcox, Mrs. o. j. Brad
shaw. Mrs. Harry Horton, Mrs. l.
G. House. Mrs. Allen P. Nutfer
Mrs. Howard P. Meyer and the
hostess, Mrs. Breedlove.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Virginia Rae Preble
Honored At ShoDer
Party Friday

Miss Gladys Bosnian and Mis-
Emogeno Blackard entertained
Friday night at a Kitchen" show
or fer Miss Virginia Rae PrebIt
OF Imperial, at the Blackard home
Cld-fashioncd bouquets dccorat
cd the home.
During the social evening, til,
hostesscs served refreshments.
Present. were Pauline McElroy
Marie Lane, Hortcnsc Taylor, Ma
ian Belford. Evelyn Hicks, France,
Williams, Mrs. Dave Lee, Mrs. Les
Blackman. Mrs. Joe Foster. Willie
Alice McChristy, Rheta Percival
Ellen Lindgren, Marcia Lee Cox
the honored guest, Miss Preble ano
the hostesses. Miss Blackard anc
Miss Bosnian.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
STREET REPAIR
PROGRAM HERE
WILL CONTINUE

Street repairs on four blocks
within Ell Centre, begun early in
April, were virtually completed
Friday, and Street Foreman w. B.
Hanna mapped a program of street
repair that will carry on through
the summer.
Three blocks OH sixth street,
south of Orange, have been patch
ed and improved Hanna declared.
and one block on Fifth, south of
Orange should be completed by
Saturday.
Further repairs are planned on
Fifth street from Holt to Sandal
wood and work on cross streets
between Hamilton and Sandalwood
probably will occupy road crews
for several months to come, he
said:
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Speakers Chosen
For Calipatria
commencement

CALIPATRIA, April 80 Miss
Blanch Writ was this week chosen
Valcdictorian OF the 1888 gradual
in9 class of the Calipatria Union
high school and Juanita Quick
was chosen salutatorian.
These two girls have held high
honors as members of the Scholar
ship Society for the past three
years. This entities them to be tha
Scholarship Seal bearers and a
HE membership in the California
Scholarship Federation.
Commencement exercises will be
held on Friday, May 81 at the FIRE.
mont auditorium when j. Gustav
White will be the guest speaker
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Home Department
Meetings Set
For Next Week

Calipatria home department will
hold an afternoon meeting in the
Little Brown church, Tuesday, fol-
lowing the meat cutting and grad
ing demonstration III the morning.
Consumers buying and making
Of slips will be discussed.
The Eastside-Smset home depart
ment will meet at | pm. Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. Walter Neidif-
fer.
Mrs. Romano Magee of the coun-
ty library will talk on books and
magazines. There will be a health
demonstration by Mrs. Mary l..
Woolridge, school nurse Of Holt
vile, cn the care of the sick.
Acacia and Mt. Signal will meet
on Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01

In observance of Public Schools
Week, the pupils of Wilson school
presented an entertaining program
Friday night.
The school orchestra opened the
program with two beautiful selec
tions. which were followed by the
assembly call played by Raynor
Clemons jr.
After the advance of the colors,
three Boy Scouts in uniform gave
the pledge to the Flag. They were
Freddie Higginbotham, Bob Holt
and Paul Haun.
Rev. Devon Ellsworth gave the
invocation.
The bows and girls glee clubs sang
two lovely songs. The boys pre-
sentcd On The Field" by Pametta,
and the girls sang, THE Moon Goes
Drifting" by Homer Grunn
Carmen Vinfrido, student body
president. welcomed the guests and
presided over the program.
Eight short talks were given by
members of the seventh and eighth
grades. Eighth grade pupils par
ticipating were Julia Adams, Dor
othy McClimans, Alberta Hanson
and Raynor Clemons jr. Those
from the seventh grade were Frances
Atkinson, Dorothy Rapson, Charles
Blalack and Virginia Reed.
a smart fashion show was given
by girls of the manual arts class
and they modelled dresses they had
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Guests In
El Centro

Guests who registered Thursday
and Friday at the California hotel
il Ell Centro included:
G.. r. Bill. S. d. Ross of San
Diego. r. B. Mullendore, haywood
M. S. Dent, San Diego, w. L. Wal
ters. w. A. Hanson, Los Angeles
M j. Osborn, Los Angeles, Roy
Crazier, San BernardinO, II. Lum-
bough, Redlands, l.. B. Sheriff.
Berkeley, r. S. Beatty and son,
Los Angeles. John Weeks, San Die
90. Dean Muckel, Pomona, A. T
Mitchelson, Berkeley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Price, Phoenix. G.. H.
Carlson, Los Angeles, c. U. Duck
worth, Sacramento, B. B. White,
Sacramento, r. B. Murphy Los
Angeles, Melleaux Muller, Los An
geleS, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Blod-
gett, st. Louis, w. V. Allen, A. j.
Norton, Tom White, Los Angeles,
w. William, w. II. Russ and wife
San Diego, Kathleen Westmorland.
Tucson, Mr.. and Mrs o. N. Wild
man, Cotton, j. M. Wells, w. j.
Lindstrom, Riverside, DR.. and Mrs.
F. d. Strickisr. Pc.tlejnd, C. H.
Gibson and wife, Pasadena, G.. H.
Conlson, Los Angeles. DR.. Arthur
Fnester, Bakersfield, w. A. Strong,
w Lindeman, Los Angeles Henry
l.. Lowe and wife, Dallas,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Court DiSnisses
Damage Suit

A $26053 damage suit brought
against Ir. John l.. Parker of
Brawley by A. T. Taecker was dis
missed i'll superior court.
Taecker alleged his sight was
damaged as result of treatment
given him by the physician. The
court listed four continuances
granted Taecker as reason for the
dismissal.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Society OF Interest to Women Churches
Schools
Social Calendar
SATURDAY

SATURDAY
Eagles, 8, 500 Broadway.
SUNDAY
Church services.
MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, 12:15, Barbara
Worth.
Oh. AV P.E.O. 1890, Barbara
Worth.
Camp Fire Awards comm, 3:45,
Wilson school.
Tcastmastcrs, 6:15. California
hotel.
Mascn's fish dinner, GAS, Ma
SoniC hall.
Meth' dist dessert party. !, social
tall.
+. d AM, 1880, Masonic Temple.
Am, rican Leg. & Aux. county
council, 8, FL Ccntro Veterans
hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Divorces Granted
Two Women Here

Two interlocutory divorce DEGREES
and a marriage annulment were
granted in superior court Friday.
An interlocutory decree went to
Polly Morgan in her suit against
Theodore Morgan on the grounds
of wilful neglect and extreme cruel
ty.
Eva C. Fogle was granted a de-
cree from William 7. Fogle on the
grounds of extreme cruelty. She was
granted permission to resume use
of her maiden name, Eva c. Owens.
The marriage of Henry f. Burke
and Margaret H. Burke was an
nulled.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Stephenson
were honored Friday night at a mo
host" surprise party held at their
home.
The group arrived at the Stephen
son home bearing the makingS %!
a buffet supper and a beautiful
Mexican pottery lamp for the hon
cred guests.
A social evening was enjoyed by
the guests who played cards and
Monopoly.
Guests were The MeSsrs. and Mes
danes Emery Russell, r. II. Coates,
d. B. Chambers and Audrey, A.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Ell Centro Student
On Honor Roll

Miss Lily Nishimoto, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Nishimoto Of
Ell Centro, has achieved the dis
tinction of being on the winter
quarter honor roll at Armstrong
college, Berkeley.
Miss Nishimoto, who was gradual
ed from Central high school, had
to have at least a "B" average to
attain this honor. This is her third
quarter at Armstrong college where
she is enrolled in the private secre-
tarial course.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Monterey Capital
Campaign Dropped

MONTERREY, Cal, April 30. lUP)
The capital of California will
remain at Sacramento for the pres
ent, it was decided here today by
a group which had been planning
a campaign to move the seat of
state government to Monterey.
The group, led by S. F. B. Morse,
announced there was not enough
time to prepare the campaign be-
fore July, when a petition of 200,-
600 names would have to be in
the hands of the secretary of state.
The campaign will continue, how
ever, with 1910 as its objective.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Clyde StebhensonS Honor
At Surprise Party

Wcrthington and Virginia of Impc-
rial. Guy Littrell. Hugh and Richie;
C. w. Dyer. Fope Long. Paul Belts.
r. c. Conklin. w S. LeFevre, ID. +.
HaWes and sons Robert and Elmer.
M. c. Norris and daughters Mar
garet and Peggy. CT. l.. Osborne and
children. L. M. Crumrine and chil-
dren, Thelma, Buddy and Marian,
Mrs. Lucy Palmerlec. Mrs. A. M.
Wyatt, Mrs. W. Russell and Bernice
Russell and Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
FHA Fraud Guilt
Pleaded by Four

KANSAS CITY Mo-, April 80
(UP)-Three rlen and woman who
yesterday pleaded guilty to con-
spiracy to defraud in connection
with Federal Housing Administra-
ton loans will be sentenced May 0.
Alfred Hughes, Tiffin C. Smith,
and Alfred F.. Stratus. all of Kan
saS City, and Mrs. Nanny Tomlin-
son. San Diego, admitted that
they conspired to obtain $346O
fraudulently through the FILA.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Informal Dinner,
Bridge Party
Held

Judge and Mrs. j. E. Simpson en-
tertained informally Thursday eve
ming at a lovely dinner party at
their home, 499 Sandalwood Drive
Following the delicious dinner the
evening was spent playing bridge.
Present were Mr. and Mrs. Earle
Richmond, Mr.. and Mrs. Emery
Girard Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Roberts,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Palmer and
the hosts. Judge and Mrs. Simpson.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Mt. Signal Will
Elect Officers
Wednesday

Election Of officers will be the
main business of the Mt. Signal
hcme department meeting at 1920
am. Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. Cora Willoughby, 442 He'll
avenue, Ell Centre.
At IL am Arno c. Yaeckel, of the
Ell Centro Bank Of America, will
give a talk on FILA loans.
Mrs. Willoughby will serve a pot
luck luncheon at noon assisted by
Mrs. Mildred King
At 2 pm. Mrs. Romaine Magee
of the county library will give a
talk on books and magazines.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Bert Young To
Return Home

Bert Young, who has been i'll n
a Los Angeles hospital since March
will return to his home in Ell Centro
Sunday.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. w. Young of SOL Ell Centro
lNpnllp
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Council Dance Held
In Imperial

Mrs George E. Moore OF El Cen
tro and Henry Cauzza of Imperial
were the winners Of the door prizes
at the Rural recreation council old
time dance Friday night.
A large crowd attended the dance
which was held in the Veterans
Memorial hall, Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Rose-Mesquite
Elect Officers

Election of officers will be the
main business of the next Rose
Mesquite home department meet
ing on May 10 at the home of Mrs.
Ed Latham.
Mrs. Ara Sharp of Stahl Bros,
will give a talk on slips and foun-
dation garments.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
CAMP fire
NOTES
AWARDS COMMITTEE

The awards committee of the
Camp Fire girls will meet at 3:45
pm, Monday at Wilson school,
Girls planning to take ranks will
be present. Mrs. w. j, Meagher
will be in charge.
TAWANKA GROUP
Plans for a sand dune party were
discussed by the Tawanka Camp
Fire girls at their meeting at
Harding school.
Present were Hazel Smalling,
Roberta Gum, Patty Weatherbie,
Doris Ashley, Mary Willis Noel
roy, Dorothy Lively, Mary Hadley,
Concetta Maggie, Esther Weakley,
Peggy Mcclure. June Swarthout
Dorothy Keesee, Dorothy Green
wood, Betty Riggs. Mrs. Robert
Jones, guardian, and a guest, Mrs
W. F.. McElroy.
PALO VERDE BLUE BIRDS
A party was held for the mem
bers of the Palo Verde Blue Birds
al the home of their guardian
Mrs Richard Hafner.
The girls sang songs that they
had learned during the year. The
assistant guardian read story en-
titled "Petunia, Be Kerful". Ice
cream and cake were served.
This meeting concluded year Of
fun and work for the Blue Birds.
WAPECHOA GROUP
Members of the Wapechoa Camp
Fire girls held their last meeting
at the home of Betty Cook.
The meeting was spent in max
inc and painting leather honors to
be issued to all Camp Fire girls
who have earned them, at the
Grand Council Fire in May.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess to Virginia Nc
Bride. Joyce Sherwood, Hulda Free
Lois Bezdecheck, Bobbie Ann AL
derson, Margaret Small, Mrs. Louis
Slee, guardian, Betty Cook, Gene
We've Moody and Dorothy Boyer.
MINNEHEKA GROUP
The Trailseekers of the Mime
heka Camp Fire girls practiced
several songs in order to be ready
for their rank, at their last meet
ing at the home of Margaret Tyler
Games were played and delicious
refreshments we're enjoyed after
the meeting.
NANKOAKAGA GROUP
Mary Ann Riddle was honored al
farewell party given by II men,
bers of the Nankoakaga Camp
Fire girls at her home last week
Mary Ann left Ell Centre to COM
pete in the National Speech tour
nament in Wooster, Ohio.
At the party the girls presented
the honored guest a farewell gift.
OKICIYAPI GROUP
approximately lSIl hicAiDClo VI
tthe Okiciyapi Blue Birds met at
the home of Barbara Small for
their last meeting.
At The business meeting, the
girls planned to hold their next
meeting at Vencill's dairy
After the meeting games were
played. Refreshments were served
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Masons Will Hold
Fish Dinner

Fish-lots of twill be served az
the Ell Centro Masons' annual fish
dinner, Gas pm. Monday at the
Masonic hall.
After dinner, the regular meet
ing will be held and the third de-
gree conferred ON two candidates.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Music Teachers To
Hold Convention

Plans are being made by several
valley teachers to attend the
state convention of the Music
Teachers association in San Ber-
nardino, June % to July l.
Those planning to go are Miss
Helen Johnson of Westmorland.
Mrs. Marie jenkins, Mrs. Julia
Bracket and Mrs. Oria Kenah, Of
III CantIO
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
PRISONER ACCUSED
OF PETTY THEFT

Trial of H. o. Pack on petty
theft charge was set Saturday for
May in Ell Centre police court oy
Judge Lee Nuffer. Pack was ar
rested Friday by Patrolman T. j..
who said Pack picked up a
at in an Ell Centre store.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Wilson School Pupils Give
School Week PROGRAM

made in the class.
A group of sixth graders held a
spirited spelling bee and it took
ninth grade words to catch them.
The program was closed with
Taps, played by Jerry Schoon-
maker.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
P.E.O. Chapter To
Hold Meeting

A mo host" luncheon will be
held by Chapter AV PEG. at 1890
pm. Monday at the Barbara Worth
hotel.
A program in charge of Mrs.
Earle G.. Davis will be presented
after the business meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Harding P.-T.A.
Plans Meeting

Members of the Harding Parent
Teachers association will meet at
2 pm. Friday at the school.
The new officers will have charge
of the program and tea.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01
Judge Cole Will
Hear GrOg Case

Judge Franklin Cole of the state
board of equalization will preside
at two hearings in Ell Centre Sat
urday.
Complaint of the city of Cali
patria regarding an off sale Ii
cense for Alex Stames will be
given an airing. F.. S. Lack, charg-
ed with violation Of the price post
ing regulations, will appear for
hearing
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01

YOU havcn'G reao ALL the Nc@
until you have read the ADS!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01

YOU haven't read ALL the NEWS
until you READ tho ADSI
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01

YOU haven't read ALL the News
Unit. You've Read ALL the Ads!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-01

Get a new Westinghouse
Refrigerator NOW! A grand
investment with the new
meat-keeper - the new glass
- top HumidraWer - the new
zone control temperature reg
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froster This box is really
kitchen-proved right here in
Ell Centre. You can't lose by
coming and seeing it yourself!
Evening star., 1938-04-30
Approximate SoIes Of Stocks on the NJ Y Stock Exchonoe

Appoxmote Sales OF Stocks the N r Stock Exchonoe
11:00 AM.--------- 10000 1900 Noon--- 100000
Actual sales: unit OF trading 10 shares.
Ex dividend Elk rights Also extras
paid year Payable In stocS
declared this year N '"-"
bankruptcy being reorganzed under
Bankruptcy Act securities assumed companies
bursements based decsra-
noted extra dividends not
Included " ~ - ~N'N" ~N'A"eAo" "Ae Aos
Evening star., 1938-04-30
Stock Averages
BY VICTOR EUBANK, -
Associated Press Financial Writer

NEW YORK, April 30.-Stocks slept
through today's brief market session
and, while the trend was shade low
er for most leaders, wide assortment
Of issues was unchanged at the close.
1t was one of the half dozen sloWest
sessions of the past 20 years, with
transfers for the two hours around the
150.000-share mark. At frequent in
tervals the ticker tape was notion
less for a minute or SO at a time.
A few rails, rubbers and specialties
made feeble recovery gestures at the
start. but these soon joined the slum-
berers and plus signs were scarce at
the finish.
The last-minute rally of Friday,
which brokers attributed to mild buy
ing and short covering as a result
partly of the defeat of the wage
hour bill by the House Rules Commit
tee, failed to follow through at the
opening and most traders took their
cue from this and shelved the meager
commitments they held.
The Presidents monopoly message,
WHICH WAS puoilSlleu dlteT tHe con-
clusion of business yesterday, seemed
to have little appreciable market
significance, 1t being realized no re-
quest had been made for immediate
trust legislation.
Continuing to chill speculative senti-
ment was the flow of unsatisfactory
first quarter earnings statements and
predictions from industrial quarters
that improvement was unlikely in the
present quarter. Dividend omissions
and reductions in March were said
to have been the largest for any
month since the market decline set in.
There was a somewhat bearish i'm
plication seen in reports the Securi-
ties and Exchange Commission was
considering new rules providing for
the registration of Stock Exchange
floor traders and further limitation
of their activities.
Rails were aided to a certain extent
by the move of roads to cut wages,
but opposition of the unions to the
proposal was not overlooked.