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Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Auction Philosophy
By ID. l.. ZINN

Folks, Joe Ryba Whacked a fel-
lows Whiskers off in 80 tenths
seconds. That's going some. watch
ed him whack EN- off in practice
and he was averaging from ten
to fourteen seconds each and Judge
Lorenz of CaleXico catches fish
about the same way, but as much
as l hate to write it l have got to
pin the blue ribbon on Penny Rich
mond for catching the big ones. He
yanked out a ten and Dne half
pound cat Sunday. l was on the
canal when it happened and the
judge had the scales right there
so they had me nailed to the mast
l am just about ready to lay my
fishing tackle away for good, in
fact l am thinking about selling
my tackle in the next community
sale.
You better buy what you need
now for they are going to prime
the pump. We used to have a pump
we had 10 prime on the farm back
east and you had to just pump to
beat the devil after you primed the
pump to get water, but it was the
only way you could get water. SO
when they prime the pump prepare
TO work the dickens and you will
get yours. I'll be Seein you.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
'Three-Car Crash
Takes Two Lives

TURLOCK, Cal, April 20. (UP).-
Two persons were dead and a third
was reported dying today after
spectacular three-car crash which
tied up traffic for more than an
hour on the Golden State highway
near the southern city limits last
night.
The dead were Thomas Hughes,
e8, and his wife, Sarah, also 68, both
of Turlock. Howard Thomas, of
Tulare, was in a critical condition
at a hospital here with a fractured
skull Attendants said he may die.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
King Carol Iii
With Influenza

BUCHAREST. Roumania, April
20 CUP)-King Carol, suffering
from influenza, was confined to his
bed today while his bitterest enemy
began serving a. prison term or
having insulted a government of
ficial.
Corneliu zelea Codreanu, leader
of the outlaWed pro-Nazi iron
guards which allegedly had plotted
to overthrow the government and
establish a dictatorship, must
serve six months. During that
time the government will attempt
to prove that he was the chief
plotter for an armed march on Bu-
charest to ouSt Carol.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Don Duck Carries
Drugs Into Jail

MARTINEZ, Cal, April 20. (UP)
Donald Duck" carried two tubes
of morphine into the county jail
yesterday in an Easter card address
e1 to Mildred Evans, 80, serving
1875 days for shoplifting. The mar
cotic was concealed in a bulging
egg-presumably a duck egg-on the
card on which the motion picture
cartoon character was the central
figure.
Jailer Frank Collins discovered
the morphine and removed it from
the egg but let the card be deliv
cred
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
STRIKE TIES
UP FISHERMEN

SAN PEDRO, Cal, April 20. CUP)
The deep sea fishing fleet lay at
moorings today, tied up by a strike
called by the United Fishermen of
the Pacific.
The union, now voting whether TO
join the CIO, hoped to close up
local canneries in an effort to
squeeze out rival AFOL fishermen
from San Diego. Canneries were
ordered picketed against attempts
to unload catches from these boats
George Ivankovich, union agent,
said the strike call, voted at a mass
meeting by GOO members, would be
obeyed by the entire membership
of 20O0 fishermen.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20

BERLIN April 20. CUP)-A new
German tank - the heaviest ever
seen in Germany--was revealed at
todays display of the armed forces
on the 49th birthday anniversary
of Fuehrer Adolf Hitler.
Nine Of the new weapons, each
carrying four-inch gun turrets and
several machine guns, rumbled down
the Unter Den Linden before the
reviewing stands. Foreign military
observers described them as expert
mental.
The parade included many other
weapons developed in the last four
years including anti-tank guns.
heavy machine guns and long
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
PLANES FOR SPAIN
PURCHASED EN u. s.

LOS ANGELES, April 90 GUP)-
A reputed plot to smuggle United
States-built airplanes to Loyalist
Spain with the connivance of the
Spanish ambassador to Mexico was
disclosed today in a federal grand
jury indictment, charging violation
Of the neutrality law.
The indictment was returned Sc
cretly several weeks ago against
Fritz Bieler, a Mexican citizen OF
German extraction.
U. S. Attorney Benjamin Harri-
son, who diVulge1 the indictment
for the first time today, reported
that Bieler had fled to Mexico.
He said at least four planes. pur-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Pershing Arrives
In New York

NEW YORK, April 20 (UP)-
Gen. John J. Pershing arrived by
train today from Tucson, Ariz,
where two months ago he was at
the point of death for several days
from a heart ailment.
Attendants of the New York
Central railway said the General
appeared tired ater the trip but
seemed "in pretty good condition"
He came for the wedding Friday
of his son, Warren, to Miss Muriel
Richards.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Lawyer Offers
S25,OOO Reward

NEW YORK, April 20. CUP) -
Murray Levine, in despair over the
disappearance of his 12 year Old
son Peter almost two months ago
today offered a reward of $4,000
for information leading to the re
covery of the boy and $4,000 for
information leading to the recovery
of the body. 1t was the first time
the lawyer had conceded that his
son might be dead.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Sights
Lone Submarine

MANILA, April 20 (UP) - An
American resident of Calayan is
land, between Luzon, of the Philip
pine group, ana Formosa, report
ed today that he had sighted an
unidentified submarine lettering
offshore.
The same person, whose name
was not disclosed, made a similar
report last month, but a customs
cutter searched the area without
finding the mysterious submarine.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Technical Talk
On Photos Due

Freaks Of over and under deVel-
opment combined with over and
under exposure will be demonstrat-
ed by Charles Wallace at Thursday
nights meeting of the Kactus Ka-
mera Klub.
The meeting is called for pm.
in the Wallace studio. All amateur
photographers are eligible to attend
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Rent Group Hears
OF Cooler Damage

Damages resulting from hap
hazard installation of desert cool
ers and collection of rents were
discussed at Tuesday nights meet
of the Rental Protective associa
ton in Ell Centre.
F. Rapson led the discussion
concerning collections. Cooler in
stallations will be discussed fur
ther at the next meeting. Brawley
association members were guests.
Anyone having houses to rent in
Imperial or Yuma valleys is eligible
to attend a pot-luck dinner in the
park at El Centro May 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
FILM
STRIKE CALLED

LONDON. April 20. CUP(.-A tie
up in Great Britain's film industry
was threatened today, pending out
come of a projection operators
strike for better wages and work
ing conditions.
Production at the Gainsborough
and Gaumont British studios has
been halted. 1t was possible the
strike might affect other firms.
Fifteen hundred striking opera
tors in London and surrounding
counties are demanding wages rang
ing up to $45 a week for 48 hour
work week, instead Of the present
maximum of $26.25 for As hours a
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20

chased in Burbank. Cal, hal been
smuggled across the Mexican border
and taken to Vera Cruz, where they
were shipped to the Spanish leftist
government.
Harrison said according to his
information the deliveries in Mex
leo City were made to Col Roberto
Ferraro, Mexican air ace.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Edward Sends
Elizabeth Gift

LONDON, April 20. CUP)-A mys-
terious parcel arrived at Windsor
Castle today, postmarked Paris and
addressed to H. R. H. Princess
Elizabeth.
1t was the Duke of Windsor'S
birthday present from Uncle
David" to his favorite niece, heir
to the throne which he abdicate1.
The princess celebrates her 18th
birthday tomorrow.
The presents, of which there are
many, will be opened tomorrow
morning shortly after the child, who
some day may become Elizabeth II,
queen and empress, arises.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
ELEVEN HORSES
BURNED TO DEATH

MT. CLEMENS, Mich, April 70.
CUP - Eleven race horses were
burned to death today when barns
at the Mt. Clemens race track
burned. They were part of the
stable of q owned by the Charles
o. Smith estate of Chicago
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
cow GIVES BIRTH
TO 22ND CALF

URBANA, o., April 20. CUP)-
The Willow Point farm south of
here reports that "Old Grey.
"a years old Holstein COW. which
has lately averaged so pounds of
milk daily, has just given birth to
her 22nd calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Bridges Decision Put
off Pending Courts
Rule on Communism

oast director OF the Committee for
Industrial Organization and presi-
Ien5 Of the CLOS International
Longshoremen and Warehousemen's
union. has denied charges that he
is a Communist. The charges are
the basis of attempts to deport him,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Proposed Amendments
Outlined at Meeting g

State Senator Ed Law discussed
proposed amendments to the CON
stitution at the Lions club lunch
con Tuesday noon.
He urged club members to vote
against the single tax and a uni
cameral legislature.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
Nazis Perfect Tanks
Shown i'm War Review
On HitIer's Birthday

barreled motorized heavy anti-air-
craft.
The new tanks were estimated to
weigh l8 tons each. They had huge
squad turretS from which 105 milli-
meter guns projected. They Show
ed great speed and were reported
to be easy to maneuver.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
MEXICAN OIL
CONTRACT SIGNED

MEXICO CITY, April 20. tUP)
W. r. Davis, of Davis q Co, Inc,
New York. said today that he had
contracted to buy 100000 barrels
of oil from the government at an
undisclosed price Davis flew here
Yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
BATTERY CHARGE
HEARING DELAYED

Hearing of battery charges
against Fred Smith, El Centro con-
tractor, Wednesday was put off to
April 81 by Judge Lee Nuffer in
municipal douat. Charges were
brought by Mrs. Wesley Mccain
on behalf of her son, Jack.
YOU haven't read ALL the news
until you have read the ADS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
FRENCH WORLD
WAR VETERAN DIES

TOULON, France. April 20. up
Col. Tives Picot. 76, president and
founder Of the .ace mutilated war
veterans associat on, "Gueules Cas-
sees, died last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
DAVE RJBINOFF'S
FATHER DIES

PITTSBURGH, April 90 CUP)--
Reubin .Rubinoff, 70, father of
Dave Rubinoff, radio and movie
violinist, died today at Montefiore
hospital following an operation
Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20
$50 MISSING
IN EARTHQUAKE

ANKARA. Turkey, April 20. CUP)
More than $50 persons were re
ported killed or missing today in
an earthquake which destroyed Is
villages in central Anatolia. The
earthquake occurred yesterday
afternoon. 1t was feared that the
death toll would be large.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20

YoE haven't read ALL the News
Until You've read All the Ads
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20

YOU haven't read ALL the NEWS
until you have read the ADS!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20

Cut down heat with
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20

A-QI.
An Ell e c tric motor
does the work. Null
tiple action freezing
unit. Wood tub built
TO give years of serV-
ice.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-20

The Fan Value OF
the season. Large g.
in. blades. Under
writer approved. Ea5-
lily worm up to 4.9G.
Only q few at this
s EN- S a t ionally low
price.
Evening star., 1938-09-07
HOUSE MEMBERS
70 VISIT COAST.
Inspection Tour of Navy
Bases and Defenses Is
Planned by Subgroup.
~ the Associated Press.

Hy the Associated Press.
Representative Norman Hamilton,
Democrat. Of Virginia will head 4
naval appropriation subcommittee on
an airplane trip planned as an in
spection tour this month Of West
Coast naval bases and defenses.
Chairman Vinson Of the House
Naval Committee asked the Navy De-
partment to arrange the Today trip,
starting September Is, for eight Con-
gressmen. The tour was destgned to
give members Of the Naval Committee
and OF the Naval Appropriation Sub
committee frst-hand information that
might be used as the basis for leg
islation to strengthen or expand the
defenses on the Pacific Coast.
Plans for moro extensive trip, to
include an inspection Of bases and
shore establishments from Maine to
the Coast and from Panama Canal
to Alaska this summer, were aban-
doned because members were busy
with primary elections.
SAlnA A4dL tALoO1l SuOtulGtcQ u OTO.
posed itinerary to Secretary Swan
son. calling for some of the legis-
lators to leave Washington September
Is and get into San Diego, Calf, the
next day after picking up others Of
the party at Kansas City and Las
Vegas, New.
congressman who have signed up
for the trip, in addition to Hamilton,
are Representatives Brewster, Repub-
lican Of Maine; scrusham, Demo-
crat. Of Nevada; Bates, Republican,
Of Massachusetts,; Magnuson, Demo.
crat. OF Washington; Schuetz, Demo-
crat. Of Illinois; Scott, Democrat, Of
California, and Mott, Republican, of
Oregon. Three others, Plumley, Re-
publican. Of Vermont; Mas, Republic
can. of Minnesota, and Cole, Repub-
lican, Of New York. may decide in the
next few days to Join the party.
Evening star., 1938-09-07

Bethesda, Nd, before January I, and
all buildings In the $3.50, 900 project
will be under construction by that
time, 1t was announced today.
One or more Of the buildings Of
the institute will be completed early
In December but must await compile
ton Of the central heating plant in
the administration building. The in
stitute project also includes an in
dustrial hygiene building and one
for Investigation Of health methods
and housing animals used in expert
mental work and will cost 81, ,563, 900.
Bids on the National Cancer Insti-
tute, costing $750,000, will be opened
by the Procurement Division Of the
Treasury Department September a..
The building will be started before
January /. as will the two laboratory
Evening star., 1938-09-07
RAMP GROUND BROKEN

The first step in the building pro-
gram, which is to include the construc-
ton Of new Doctors Hospital in the
1900 block Of I street NV, was made
at 1890 am. today, when DR.. Charles
Stanley White. president OF Doctors
Hospital, and Of Columbia Operating
Corps, spaded out the first dirt In the
construction Of a four-story parking
ramp opposite the site Of the proposed
new hospital
The ramp, which is to be Of concrete
construction, will compare in architec-
tural design to the proposed new hos
pital, and is expected to be completed
within 60 days. Parking facilities will
be available to patients and visitors as
well as members of the hospital per-
sonnel.
Evening star., 1938-09-07
Tax Preparations
For Land Acquired
For Parks Sought

Representative Ross A. Collins,
Democrat, Of Mississippi today
said he Is working on . legislative
program to have the Federal Gov
ernnient make up local tax de-
ficiencies caused by land acquisi-
tions for Federal and State parks.
III . letter to the President yes.
terday, Representative Collins
said he would have legislation
ready for the next session Of Con-
gress. He pointed out that in one
county In his district the land tax
income had dropped half since
1929, and he attributed the de-
cline to Federal land purchases In
the area.
Although realizing the value of
Federal and State parks, Mr.. Col
lins said. those areas affected are
suffering great hardship through
the loss Of taxable lands.
Evening star., 1938-09-07

buildings and 10 quarters for officers
Of the institute, which will complete
the project. One appropriation for the
institute was made by Congress at the
last session, and another, totaling ST.
$1,000, for the other buildings. was
recently allotted by the Public Works
Administration. Land for both projects
was donated by Mrs. Luke I. Wilson
and her late husband, from their
Evening star., 1938-09-07

scum soaks up germs and decay
bacteria and causes q vile odor that
you cannot detect.
One thing can stop "denture
breath"-and that's Polident! This
new brushless cleaner has won tho
approval of thousands of dentists.
Users say it's a blessing.
Polident not only purifies false
teeth - but also removes all stain,
tarnish and deposits. Makes breath
sweeter-plates look better and feel
better. Costs only 30f at any drug
store and lasts for many weeks.
Money back If not delighted.
Evening star., 1938-09-07

estate Just north Of Bethesda.
Because Of the provisions Of the
p. w. A. appropriations. work must
be started before the first Of next year.
health institute officials announced.
Evening star., 1938-09-07
HEALTH INSTITUTE
MOVING TIME SET
Body to Begin Occupying
New Quarters Before
January |.

The National Institute of Health
will begin moving into its new quar-
ters on the Rockville pike, near
Evening star., 1938-09-07
Does Your Breath Broadcast
1/MhmEA<kM? i?
Play Safe-Bs Sure-Use Polideni

Most people who wear plates or
bridges suffer from a special kind Of
bad breath. Dentists call it-"den-
ture breath"
You won't know If you have IT.
but 1t can spoil your happiness.
Friends will shudder-people avoid
you! And the worst Of It is that
ordinary brushing cannot prevent
1t. Neither will mouth washes. For
the odor comes from a mucin-
scum that COL
lects on plates
" MI and bridges. This
Il z5|:55 = e.
Evening star., 1938-09-07

Gold production in the Philippines
IN the first half Of this year was 31S,-
494, 1000, q rs per cent increase over
the corresponding period Of 1887.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02
LOCAL GOLFERS
LOSE TO MIAMI
KEY WESTERS LINED UP
AGAINST MIAMI BILT.
MORE AGGREGATION

Bob Spottswood, captain of the
Key West golfers playing the Mi
ami Biltmore crowd Saturday aft
ernoon and yesterday morning
and Joe Lopez matched against
Sam Anderson and T. E. Price,
Number l and 2 seeded in the
Miami Biltmore Country Club.
provided the feature match of the
play which Key West lost l7-7.
Losing by but one up the first
nine of the second day of play
over eighteen holes, Spottswood
and Lopez came back strong and
up to the eighteenth hole were
one up for the second nine. This
would have tied the second day
of play for the foursome, but a
birdie on the eighteenth by the
Miami bunch tied that nine and
gave the Miamians the edge
again.
Osgood Kemp and Curry Har.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

ris played W. T. Cox and E. F.
johnson: Horace O'Bryant and
DR.. W. p. Kemp played George
w. Turcott and Haley Russell;
Duke Sands and o. c. Miller
played C. D. Moak and ]. F.
Cough: Glenn Price and I. Parks
played Frank Martinique and
L. S. Taller.
Social entertainment for the
visiting Key Westers was royal,
the Key West group reports
Meeting them at IL the Bilt-
morians gave them a luncheon ut
the Bilunore Club. After the
competition Saturday afternoon
the Key WesterS were guests at a
banquet and dance Saturday
night. Sunday a farewell lunch
con was arranged for them.
The Key West group arrived
back in the city last night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

The four masted schooner M. E.
Thompson, which was driven on
the bank near Mangrove Key
some time ago, has been strip
ped of all rigging, including
spars, and now remains an aban-
doned wreck. The vessel is own
cd by Norberg Thompson. She
was built in the Bahama Islands
and first came to this port in COM
mand of Captain billiard Borden.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02
.DIAMONDBALL
GAME TONIGHT

, Lopez Funeral Home Embalm-
ers will play Red Devils tonight
at 7:30 o'clock on the Bayview
Park Field in a regular diamond
ball league game.
Satans are out to win and will
have a few new faces in their
lineup to add strength to their
club. A very good and interest
ing game is assured the fans.
Cigarette Willie" Gates and
"Wrinkley Bill' Ingraham will
perform as the Embalmers' bat
terry against Gates and Villareal
for the Red Devils.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

The Henry NJ Flagler, ferry of
the F. E. c. Ferry System, arriv-
ed here last evening from Havana
with 26 ferry cars loaded with
pineapple for transfer and ship
ment north. A few hours later the
Ferry J. P. PARROT arrived with
10 cars of the fruit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

Today is one for wealth or
fame. If the native has a COM
petence by birthright, good care
will be taken of it and it will be
increased. If born poor, there is
good chance both for the acquisi-
ton of wealth and fame, due to
the shrewdness and watchfulness
of the nature, as much as to the
other inherent qualities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02
GIANTS EDGE ~"
WIFI i1iT%f1 OUT. DODGERS
CINCINNATI REDS TRIUMPH
OVER PITTSBURGH
4 PIRATES
fsy..Ini 10 The Citizen,

NEW YORK. May 2.-The New
York Giants went to victory in
yesterdays game over the Brook
Ign Dodgers with Gumbert, Lehr-
man and Coffman doing the
mound work for the winners.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the
St. Louis Cardinals, the score
standing 6-5.
In the American League the
Cleveland Indians were winners
over the Detroit Tigers, and the
Senators downed the Yankees
Results Of the games follow:
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

The street force of the Key
West Electric Company, is now
replacing new poles in various
parts of the city. Most of the
poles used in connection with
the old trolley system were re-
moved some time ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

Gates was the prince Folk dances
were done by members of the diff
ferent schools and nexhibit of
fancy tumbling was presented by
a numebr of boys dressed as
clowns.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

engaged in blasting for mari on
edge of the waters near Bayview
Park. Most of the material which
is thus secured will be used in
city paving work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02
TODAY'S GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE

New York at Washington
Ruffing (2-D VS.. Deshong 90,
Detroit at cleveland-Wade
(0-1) VS.. Allen Old.
PHILADELPHIA at Boston-Caster
Q-D VS.. Marcum DID.
ST. Louis Chicago, not sched-
uled.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Chicago at St. Louis--Lee 90
VS.. Warneke Q-0).
Brooklyn at New York--FitZ-
simmons DO VS.. Melton go.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Blanton 90 VS.. Vandermeer
ODD.
Philadelphia-Boston not sched-
uled.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

Editorial comment: The local
schools have made a magnificent
start in the matter of health work.
1t behooves the whole public to
lend its encouragement and as
sistance in the matter 1t means
a great deal to the younger gen.
Grafton.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

The construction forces Of the
Board of Public Works is now
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

Commencing tomorrow at noon,
May 3, the First National Bank
will close in observance of the
Thursday half holidays. which
viii be observed during the sum-
mer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-02

A force of men is now engaged
in making repairs to the Mallory
dock property. The work consists
principally of cementing piles
near the shore line