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The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-02-04
SIMPLICITY

Wrangell in general has from the beginning been inclined to take lightly the matter of filing an in- come tax return. There are various reasons for this attitude. One is that we are a small town, our peo- pie have incomes in the lower brack- cts and most business firms are con- ducted with a simplicity that makes short work of filling out the forms.
 To those whose business affairs are not simple and filing aa income tax return is an ordeal. comfort may be taken in the following excerpt from a recent editorial in the Sat urday Evening Post:
 Simplicity? We dare say there is not a lawyer or an auditor in the entire United States who can make out an estate-tax reurn, taking due account of state credits and other deductions, and comply with the letter of the law as it now stands There are no two lawyers or de- countants who can agree on the ex- actitude of an income-tax return for a taxpayer with a gross income of as much as s25.000. If a taxpayer ahides by the law it is by accident, and the virtue is neither his nor his lawyers. In establishing the net tax liability on a gross of s25,000, or even less, the taxpayer very possibly would have to apply terms found in fifteen differap4 cote
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-02-04

uished November 27. 1887. Resurrection Bay - Seward Boat Harbor Light reported destroyed December 27. 1897.
 Cook Inlet - Pearl Island Light reported extinguished January 29. 193S.
 Chatham Island Light reported ex tinguished November Il. 1887.
 Kodiak Island = Narrow Strait Three brothers Reef Light reported extinguished November II 1887.
 Shumagin Islands = Cape Wedge Light reported extinguished January 24. 1888.
 Private Cove Light reported ex- tinguished January 24. 1888
 Aids Relghted Or Restored Revallagigedo Channel - Angle Point Fog Bell has been restored to normal characteristics
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-02-04
Notice To Mariners

Information relative to the status of Alaskan Aids To Ma vigation issued by the Super intendent of Light Houses.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-02-04

The baptism ritual in Nazi Ger many is not what it used to be. It has a distinctly new touch. The first, in keeping with the revised standard, took place this month, in Offenbach. There was no altar. h. stead, there was a table adorned with flowers, and just above, large portrait of Chancellor Hitler, and flags of storm troops. A hard boiled beginning Prince Rupert Daily Empire.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-02-04
AidsTo Be Restored


 Stephens Passage = Keku Strait Beacons 2 and 6 reported bent over January r. 193S.
 Lynn Canal -Katzehin River Flats Lighted Bell Buoy 1 reported extinguished January 19, 1888.
 LeYak Strait - Rose Inlet Light reported extinguished January 2A 1938.
 Sitka Sound - Cape Edgeeumbe Light reported extinguished January 20. 1938
 Salisbury Sound - Klokachef Is- land Light reported extinguished December Is. 1887.
 Seacoast - Cape St. Elias Light ed Whistle Buoy reported exiting
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-02-04

No one can make us believe that designers of millinery haven't been on vacation for many months 1t is too evident that the current wom- ems hats are entirely unpremedita- ted.-St Louis Star-Times.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-02-04

There has been another cut in the Nazi butter ration. and pretty soon the man who knows which side his bread is buttered on over there will be a wonder-Boston Herald.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-02-04

It is too bad that a defendant in divorce suit isn't allowed to plead insanity.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
STATE u R GED
TO JOIN u. s.
HOUSING PLAN
Assembly Studies Setup
For Participation
In Program

SACRAMENTO, Calf :,
March 9. (UP)-The Cali
fornia assembly today COM
pleted action on a set of
four bills which would per-
NIT California participation in the
federal government loW-cost hous-
ing program.
The vote was unanimously in ia
vor of the program which drew op-
position from certain real estate
interests during hearings late yes
terday
The lower house earlier approved
a resolution calling upon Gov. Frank
F. Merriam to expand the special
session agenda to include a per-
manent statewide flood control pro-
gram.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, March 8.
CUP)-DelWin w. Smith, sergeant
at arms of the state assembly, left
for San Francisco today to sub
poena Thomas J. Mooney, convict
ed San Francisco Preparedness
Day bomber, to appear before the
assembly tomorrow.
Action followed resolution
passed Tuesday favoring giving
Mooney a hearing. Mooney would
be given a chance to personally
present his case for freedom.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
FATAL
TO CHILD HURT
BY MOTOR CAR

Thomas Lee Davee, 8, crushed be-
meath the wheels CT an automobile
in front of the county fair grounds
Sunday night, died in the Ell Centro
hospital at 4 o'clock Wednesday
morning.
He became Imperial county's
fourth traffic victim since Jan. /.
Fred Petree, 20, Holtville, driver
of the car which struck the boy,
was released from the county Jail
Tuesday on $500 bail demanded by
Judge john Baker in Imperial JUS
tice court. An inquest was sched-
uled for the Thornton undertaking
establishment in BraWley late We'd
nesday.
Injuries suffered by the boy in
cluded broken legs, a broken shoul-
der, and a severe head injury.
Funeral services will be held at
the Thornton chapel at $3.50 o'clock
Thursday afternoon with the Rev.
Mr.. Floyd Reeves, pastor of the
First Methodist church, officiating
He will be buried at Riverview
cemetery.
His mother, Mrs Pearl Davee,
survives him.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
OBJECTION TO
LABOR BOARD
MOVE VOTED
District Directors Urge
Protest on Valley
Jurisdiction

Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict directors were on rec
ord Wednesday instrueting
Chairman Evan T. Hewes to
prepare a carefully worded
protest outlining the stand of the
district against congressional meas
ure which would bring irrigation
districts under jurisdiction of the
National Labor Relations board
where projects involve expenditure
of federal funds
The bill is before a senate COM
mittee at present 1t is sponsored
by Senator Wagner, one of the
administrati tion leaders in the SEN
ate.
District directors voted to instruct
the chairman to draft an objection
to the bill after they had discussed
the advisability of opposing a meas
ure which might have administra-
ton support at Washington, in view
Of the present close cooperation be-
tween the district and the federal
government on such projects as that
for rural electrification. AS a re-
suit of the discussion Hewes was
authorized to draft a mild objec-
ton setting forth reasons for the
opposition.
The objection will be forwarded
to Phil Swing, district representa-
tive at Washington, to be present.
ed before the senate committee, if
the action authorized by the district
directors late Tuesday is taken.
HeWes commented Wednesday.
however, that mo final action has
been taken"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
CALLS
IVA DIR RECTOR
'ADOLpH HITLER
DictatOrial Methods OF
Chief Blamed for
Controversy

WASHINGTON, March 8.
(UP)-Sen. H. Styles Bridg-
es, R., N. H., today attribut-
ed the Tennessee Valley au-
thority conflict to dictator
rial and authoritarian methods of
IVA Director David Lilienthal,
whom he compared to Adolph Hit
Ter.
Bridges, who asserted that an
effort was being made to avoid a
congressional inquiry into IVA be-
cause of fear of another Tea Pot
Dome scandal, replied to the
speech of Sen. George w. Norris,
Ind, Neb, claiming iva Chair
man A. E. Morgan's jealousy for
the inter-agency turmoil.
The new broadside attack by the
New Hampshire Republican was a
prelude to a White House confer
ence on Friday when President
Roosevelt will ask all three TVA
members for 'the facts" behind
the charges and counter charges
around the agency.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

damage suit contesting right of the
district to use Salton Sea as a
drainage basin. The district in turn
agreed TO apply any rentals from
the property to the purchase price.
"Income to the district from leas-
ing a part OF the land should be
more than sufficient to meet the
annual installments," said Chairman
Evan T. HeWes OF the district board.
AT the same time the company
pledged to deliver title to the dis
trict involving two parcels in Riv-
erside county and one in Imperial
county, if private purchasers to
whom the land has been sold should
default on their contracts.
Reserves Rights
The company reserved rights to
prospect for, drill for, and use all
carbon dioxide gas underlying speci-
fled areas, but admits the districts
right to use the land as part of the
drainage basin. ez
About 10000 acres of the land
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

lnQuStrlal ACCIDENT prevention.
Leading valley farm bureau Of
ficials were to give short talks.
One hundred eighty rural school
children preceded the farm bureau
program in the presentation of
Dreams Fantasy, an operetta,
directed by Miss Marjorie McFar-
lane.
1t was the second operetta pre-
sented at the county fair by rural
school children. Both outstanding
performances were acclaimed by
large audiences.
Horse show judging was under
way Wednesday morning and was
scheduled to be completed before
the end of the day. Swine Judging
was completed Tuesday.
Richard Carr, Holtville young
ster. was winner of Tuesday nights
amateur contest and will compete
Sunday night in the finals of the
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
THREE DAYS
LEFT TO FILE
FOR COUNCIL.

Only three days remained at the
close of the official day wednesday
in which candidates for two posi-
tions on the Ell Centro city council
may file nominating petitions.
Deadline for filing is the close Of
the city clerks office Saturday. The
election will be April II.
Two candidates are in the field
for the two positions. Councilman
H. w. Fawcett seeks reelection and
P. L. Moore asks election to the
council position now held by Mayor
Roy Womack, who will not run.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
HeWes to Attend
Beard Conference

Chairman Evan T. Hewes of the
Imperial Irrigation District board
of directors will go to Los Angeles
Thursday for the first meeting of
the newly organized state Colorado
river board, of which he is a MEM
be.
Either Hewes or E. F. Scatter
good of the Los Angeles Bureau of
Light and Power is likely to be
named president of the board by
Governor Frank Merriam to pro-
tect the states rights to Colorado
river water, observers believed The
board is made up of six members.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
BERLIN ENVOY
PROTECTED IN
LONDON RIOTS
British DOminiOnS Held
Strongly Against
Concessions

LONDON, March 9. (UP)
= Guarded by police who
feared rene wa of last
nights Communist demon
strations, Joachim Won Rib
bentrop, German foreign minister,
arrived in London today to open
talks looking toward Anglo-Ger-
man rapproachment.
The German diplomat arrived at
Victoria station, which was sur
rounded by several hundred police
and hundreds of persons crowded
the approaches to the station.
Special measure to protect Won
Ribbentrop were taken after anti
Nazis scenes last night in Picca-
dilly Circus, where Communists
fought police.
Certain British dominions have
made clear that they are not pre-
pared to agree to colonial conces-
sions to Germany, it was learned.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

600 miles west of here and probably
would strike late today or tonight.
Storm warnings for small craft
were posted from Santa Barbara
to Newport Beach.
L. H. Daingerfield, government
meteorologist, said the new storm
will be considerably larger than
the storm of a week ago, but not
as severe in intensity as the rain
last week which produced the
worst flood in southern California's
history.
Rescue work proceeded rapidly
under cloudy skies.
A party of refugees including
Mrs Helen Troy, wife of John w.
Troy, Governor of Alaska, was
brought out of bloodhound San
Gabriel Canyon, east of Pasadena,
by a rescue caravan which had
travelled the length of the canyon.
FRESNO, Cal, March 9. (UP)-
Fears that new floods would in
undate sections Oh Fresno were
allayed today when heavy runoff
waters from the Sierra Nevada
foothills receded and were diverted
into irrigation canals before reach
ing the city.
Officials of the Miller and Lux
land and water company, which
controls vast holdings along the
San Joaquin river, announced a
thorough check of all river points
failed to suhstantiate reports of a
new levee break near Firebaugh.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
AUSTRIA WILL
VOTE ON IT'S
INDEPENDENCE

VIENNA, Mar 9. CUP) - Chan
cellor Kurt Schuschnigg announced
from Innsbruck tonight that ma
tional plebiscite will be held on
March l3 in which Austrians will
be asked to answer yes or no to the
question, Are you for an indepen-
dent Austrian"
The ballot will be printed with
only "yes" on it. Those desiring
to vote no" must cross out the
word and write in mo-.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
HOUSE VOTES
DOWN SURTAx>
SPUR MS VETO

WASHINGTON. Mar. 9. 'CUP)-
Disregarding threats of a presiden-
tial veto, the house today tenta-
lively eliminated the 90 per cent
surtax on closely held corporations
from the administrations tax revi-
sion bill.
The vote, in committee of the
whole. was 1870 to 124.
The house, however, presumably
will vote a second time on the
amendment when the reading of
the bill is completed.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
BURDEN OF INCREASED RAIL
RATE TO BE ON AGRICULTURE

PHOENIX, Ariz., Mar. 8. (UP)-
Action of the interstate commerce
commission in Washington in grant
ing five and ten per cent freight
rate increases to railroads will cost
Arizona shippers an estimated $780,
900 year, Wilson T. Wright, chair
man of the state corporation COM
mission, said today.
The bulk of the increased rate
will fall on agriculture and mining
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
Whitney Takes
Responsibility in
Bankruptcy Case

NEW YORK, March 8. UP)-
Richard Whitney, former presi-
dent of the New York Stock Ex-
change, in a statement through
his attorney today accepted full
responsibility for the bankruptcy
of his brokerage house. admitted
that he knew certain of his actions
were wrong, and said he was
prepared to meet the consequences.
Whitney's statement followed
testimony in a preliminary state
investigation that he personally
withdrew securities valued at be-
tween $240,000 and 100000 from
the accounts of Two of his firms
customers.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
FRUIT TRAMP
ON TRIAL IN
MORALS CASE

Clyde Rogers, SO, fruit tramp,
went to trial without jury In
superior court Wednesday on a
charge of molesting small girls
at an FL Centre theatre.
The defendant waived trial by
jury. Evidence Will be presented
before Judge r. ID. McPherrin.
Testimony was taken Wednesday
from theatre usherettes and ticket
takers.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
DISTRICT BOND
RULING FILED

Judge Emmett Fl. Wilson's deci-
sion to hear the Imperial Irriga-
tion districts request for court
of equity to decide district taxa
ton, bond. and warrant difficult
ties, was filed in Imperial county
superior court Wednesday. The de-
cision was delivered in Los An
geles Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
Efforts to Pay
Ransom Failure

NEW ROCHELLE, N Y, Mar. 9.
CUP) - Murray Levine, whose l2-
year-old son, Peter, was kidnapped
l3 days ago, admitted despondently
today that efforts 10 deliver the
$4,000 ransom demanded by the
boys abductors had failed thus far.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

interests, Wright said.
Immediate effect of the federal
commissions granted increase will
be a greater percentage of intra-
state and interstate hauling in
trucks, Charles E. Blaine. traffic
counsel and spokesman for the Ari-
zona affiliate of the American Live
stock association, said today.
Agriculture will be affected by a
5 per cent increase only.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

amateur competition.
With the completion of the judg-
ing of sheep, cattle and swine, All
and FLA. workers prepared tor
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
Who's Who?-

Who's Who?-
Massey Horton, seated in booth
in an Imperial Valley dining estab-
lishment, couldn't help overhearing
snatches of conversation from the
next booth, where three men who
were total strangers to him were
seated. He heard something about
that guy. Horton" and additional
information about the chap under
discussion which would not pass in
this column, because ii must go
through mails, and the mails are
subject TO censorship. Massey stood
for it as long as he could, then
eruptei. He stalked around to the
other booth.
Did I hear you talking about
Horton?' he demanded
Yes" replied one of the trio, and
added, The dirty blankety- blank
blank, etc, etc"
Then Massey really got mad. He
was just about to transpose anger
into action when he had sudden
thought.
What Horton are you talking
about?' he asked.
Harry Horton - the attorney
was the answer.
The group found out the reason
for Massey's anger, apologized pro-
fusely, and explained that they
were attorneys from San Francisco
with dealings-or potential dealings
with Harry Horton
RR has noticed that many an
attorney feels. the same way after
dealings with Harry-if Harry is on
the other side.
A Soothing Influence
In motion picture at the UA
shoWhouse the other night, mighty
snCres eminated from one of the
screen actors. just in front of RR,
! A. Tommy Thomas was enjoy
ing the picture. His snores were
perfectly coordinated with those
coming from the screen.
Lasting Impressions
The big brother in an Ell Centre
family was questioning his little
sister about a conservation talk she
had heard at Wilson school. What
did she remember that the speaker
had talked about?
The little tike looked doubtful for
a moment. then came up with a
triumphant expression.
He pronounced California Cali
forny'," she contributed.
He Objects
Little Ronnie Denham went to
get his hair cut the other day.
That is, Mother took him to get it
cut. There wasn't much difficulty
getting him seated on the tonsorial
throne, but after that the storm
began. 1t took Mother, Beauty OPP
orator and friend to complete the
job-and then Ronnie didn't think
it was SO hot. If that youngster
really started cut to object seriously
it would take a regiment to hold
him down.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
French Government
Believed Near Fall

PARIS, March 8. (UP)-Prime
Minister Camille Chautemps in
formed the Socialists tonight that
the cabinet would resign.
PARIS, March 9. (UP) - The
French government, tottering to
a fall over its economic and social
program, met in emergency session
at Matignon palace tonight while
workers shouted outside in protest
against it's proposed abandonment
of public works projects.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
District Buys
100000 Acres
Railroad Land
Long Standing Controversy Settled by
Agreement Providing $4,000
Yearly Payments

The Imperial Irrigation District Wednesday complet-
ed arrangements to pay the Southern Pacific Land
pany 100000 in inerestfree yearly nstalmens of S10
900 each of railroad land in and around
Salton Sea The COMPANY agreed to dismiss S25OO0O
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
FARM BUREAU1N
CHARGE OF FAIR
ACTIVITY TODAY
Leading Officials Speak; 1SO Country
School Children Give Operetta;
Horse Judging Under Way

IMPERIAL March 9.-Imperal County Farm Bureau
members, greeted by sunshine Wednesday took
charge of the of events at the ninth annual mid
winter fair William A Wilson, of the Atadena Indus
trial Commission was principal speaker. His topic
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
PRESIDENT TO OPEN
RAILROAD INQUIRY

WASHINGTON, March 9. (UP)-The $270,O0O,COo
annual freight rate increase authorized by the interstate
commission opened the way today for White House
inquiry into problems of the nations railroads.
President Roosevelt said that his projected meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

nomic problems which still exist
despite the ICES decision grant
ing them 10 per cent horizontal
freight rate boost with exemptions.
The railroads had asked a Is per
cent increase.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

LOS ANGELES, March 8. (UP)-A storm headed
for the southern California coast today authorities
rushed efforts the last of the persons marooned
in last weeks disastrous 900 rain storm and flood
The L. s. weather bureau said the storm about
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09
60 Gales
Predicted With
General Rains
Rescue of Last Flood Victims Rushed In
Anticipation of New Emergency;
Refugees Saved

SAN FRANCISCO, (UP)-Gaes
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

WItn ItadtrS OF the Industry, falI-
way labor, congressional experts
and government officials would be
held early next week.
Mr.. Roosevelt will seek way
for the railroad to solve the eco
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-09

Butter: Los Angeles. 29c; But
terfat, Imperial Valley. fob. ranch
grade A. 37c. manufacturing milk
32e; route gathered cream 2sia.
L. A. Hay; u. 5. No. l $1,000
1900: No. 2 leafy s15.00-15.50; No.
2; S1400. Mpls. Flax. MAY $500.
Evening star., 1938-03-10
APARTMENTS FURNISHED.

TAKOMA PARK, d. c..
Near Walter Reed, 40 Cedar st-Liv
rm.. bedrms., kit din, bath. sleeping
porch nicely furn.; gas, elec., Frigidaire
incl; $50. Garage. Mgr, Geo. 0533.
Evening star., 1938-03-10
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.
(Continued.)
SELLING OUT

Winter rugs, small room sizes, from
S6.95: ski from S13.95; 9x12 from
Sl6.95.. Capitol Rug Co.. 1921 14th (at
OPPORTUNITY to buy good fur
niture cheap at THIS public auc-
ton at 2 pm. SHARP, Friday,
March II, 1888.
Furniture-Suites, also Sepa-
rate pieces; radios, refrigerators,
rugs, miscellaneous furnishings,
china. Smiths Storage Co., 1918
You st. NV. North 3343.
Evening star., 1938-03-10
SUBURBAN ROOMS.

FURNISHED ROOM in private family con-
venient to bus, parking space. 303 W..
Howell ave-. Alexandria. Va. TO-
FALLS CHURCH VA-Furnished rooms
steam heat: Simmons springs and mat
tresses. 1903 Lee highway. Falls Ch. 500.
CLAF.ENDCN. VA.-Furnished room in
bungalow. private screened porch and en-
trance; kitchen privileges: suitable two
ladies': S25. Line. 72:':}-J after pm. 10.
ARLINGTON. VA. S12 18th ST. SOUTH
rms. bath. garage. large basement
screened porch; reasonable. F. l.. CROFT,
Temple 1908
NICE. SUNNY ROOM. south, east. west
expos; ~ week; in new home: m L.; semi
pvt. bath; on bus line. Box l19-R. Star.
Evening star., 1938-03-10
CHARMING PORCH APT.
THE BOULEVARD.

2i21 New York Ave. NV.
Large, modern. downtown bldg, conven-
lent to Government Offices - rms. kit OF.
dirette and bath. 500 and S7l so; equipped
with Murphy bed: 3 rms. kit. dinette. .
baths, 500: all electricity free resident
manager. National $3.50.
Evening star., 1938-03-10
BOATS.
DOGS, PETS, ETC
COAL, WOOD, FUEL OIL
CATTLE AND LIVE STOCK.

Is HEAD OF HORSES, good workers; one
pair mules; fresh cows: easy mixers.
21O9 Fairlawn ave. Sc.
GATED BLACK MARE and thoroughbred
4-year-od jumper for sale, reasonable.
Lincoln 1868.
LADY will sell, immediate disposal team
young mares. mule colts by their sides bred
back: team gentle farm mules, odd
horses: work any place; together with
farming equipment. $40 Cleveland ave,
near Hysttsville. Riverdale, Md
Evening star., 1938-03-10
ROOMS UNFURkISHED.
lCOntlnued

THREE L.HK ROOMS. $50: old. country
home. close-n, token-fare suburb; children
considered. Lincoln 4s36-J II.
III QUINCY ST. N.W.-Entire End floor.
> rms. kit. bath, inclosed porch; $50.
Columbia 203S-R
Evening star., 1938-03-10
THE SCHENLEY

2121 H ST. NV.
Eight story elevator bldg. elec refs.
on house current. Resident manager.
| rm., kit h bath -..--- S3S. 90
2 rms. kit. Il bath $4,000
Evening star., 1938-03-10
ROOMS WANTED.

ROOMS WANTED.
? UNFURNISHED ROOMS. bath and board
with refined family who will care for 10
month old child during day; Washington
or suburbs. Bax S9M. Star.
GENTLEMAN wishes room with running
water in downtown apartment with shower.
State price. Box 104-M. Star.
Evening star., 1938-03-10

9O2 EAST CAPITOL ST.-Excellent hon
cooked meals So 90 per week H.
Evening star., 1938-03-10
l725 N. II. AVE. NV.

Practically new bldg. Elevator, elec.
refg. Resident manager.
rm.. kit: d. .. DR.. rm. 81 bath. $47.50
2 rms, kit, d. a., b. S62 so
Evening star., 1938-03-10

1922 N ST. NV.
tJust west of Conn. Ave.)
Elec. refe. on house current.
2 rms, kit. and bath SAT. so