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Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
Auction Philosophy
BY ID. l.. ZINN

Folks, the first question I was
asked this morning was this: The
jury in the Wright case in L. A.
is locked up, what will the verdict
be. Nobody knows what a jury
will do. I am a firm believer in
the unWritten law, also l believe a
man should protect his wife, and
when a man goes off to bed and
leaves his wife pulling off a drunk
en- party with another fellow that's
something else to think about.
Boys, wives are valuable property,
take care of em and protect them,
and girls if you don't look after
your husband some other girl will.
Today is the day we celebrate
Abe Lincoln's birthday. Abe is my
favorite president Maybe I am kind
OF partial to Abe, because 1 was
born in a log cabin in the hills
of West Virginia on the 18th of
February. 1 had about the same
kind of a start Abe had done most
OF the things history says he done
up till he was twenty one years
old, but the trouble was 1 just
kept on going in low gear and Abe
throWed himself in high and went
places and done things better than
any man before or since. in my
mind.
III be Seein' VOu
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
DEL RIO SERVES
IMPERIAL COUNTY

To Brawley's Del Rio golf club is
owed the thanks of every Imperial Val
ley citizen, whether or not he has ever
laid hands on a set of golf clubs. In
the annual mid-winter Lettuce TOurna-
ment, now under way, the Del Rio club
is performing service the county could
not buy
One reason, and one alone, is suffi
cient to Justify any amount of enthusi-
asm over the lettuce tournament. 1t is
so unique that it wins space in every
newspaper in the country that has
sports page. 1t is not merely a golf
tOurnament-it is a living advertisement
to snow and storm-bound eastern and
middle western states that Imperial
county is a land of winter sunshine
where even now lettuce is ripening Ill
the fields.
Except only the mid-winter Imperial
County Fair, we know of no other en-
deavor here that brings this county so
much favorable notice as the lettuce tour
nament.
More power to you, Del Rioi
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
Other Editors Saw
EUROPE LOOKS TO US
Wall Street Inmrnal

In 1929 and 1880 it was commonly believed
that economic decline in other parts of the world
affected the United States and was indeed one
of the primary causes Of our own depression.
Undoubtedly there was considerable reason for
that belief. Today, however, We are confronted
with a converse condition; it is feared that the
recession in the United States will slow the rest
Of the worlds productive mechanism.
To the extent that, through international
trade and changes in the price level one country
could cause such a result, it is entreyy possible
that the United States may bring about further
decline According to the League of Nations
method OF weighing world industrial production,
the United States average for the period 1925
1929 constituted 45 per cent of the industrial
production Of the countries considered which
play hardly any role in manufacturing and min
ing In 1885, according to the same authority
world production had increased SO per cent over
the 1925-l929 average, while that in North Amer
lea had declined 1863 per cent. Nevertheless it
remains a fact that the United States still
plays a dominant role in world manufacturing
and mining
1t is with reason, then. that Europe today
looks askance at the United States We have
less cause to look abroad for aid than has Eu-
rope to look TO US. In spite Of the value of for
eign trade in stimulating recovery here, We may
well face the fact that for us, at least, stem
ming the recession is pretty much a bootstrap
task.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
NOW LET'S DEVELOP
DESERT ROADS

1t is good news that the Ell Centre
chamber of commerce and allied organ
izatiOns have succeeded at last in their
ambition to have the state make a pub
lie park of a million acres of desert and
mountain land in western lmperla
county and eastern San Diego county.
No other place in the world are there
so many natural curiosities and scenic
beauties crowded into so small an area.
1t is thing we can be proud of-this
AnZa State Park.
Now that the formalities of having the
area declared a state park have been
accomplished it might be we'll to turn
our attention to the task of having suit
able roads constructed into the desert
area, so that it may be thrown open to
those less hardy visitors who dislike
sand traps and impossible hills in their
road systems.
We would not propose the use of mon
ey for this purpose which might better
be expended upon farm-to-market roads
in our community, but we do believe
concerted community campaign would
be successful in obtaining Civilian Con-
servation Corps help in improving the
existing desert roads and building new
ones. Anyway, it is worth trying.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
NEV-CAL OFFER CLOSED MATTER

If the power company has the interests
of Imperial county at heart, this seems
a bad time to attempt to reopen the ques-
ton of the cOmpany's offer to purchase
electrical energy generated on the All
American canal. The offer has been
rejected by the district board, and, infer
entially, by the people with a vote of
more than eight to one. 1t should be
closed matter.
If there are to be any further negotia-
tions, they should be attempted along
entirely new lines. Anything else, at
time when the districts bond refunding
attempts are nearing a climax, seems eX-
tremely i'll advised.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

is made of. They might even get
to like each other.
And. if industrial leaders and
labor leaders can meet on that
kind of ground. one of these days
they are going to find they can
meet their differences on the same
ground. 1t would be much easier
to concede a point to a friend than
just some unfamiliar gent who re-
presents faction you're having
trouble with
When labor and the boss can sit
down and grin at each other over
shrimp cocktails, and maybe con-
fess privately that they'd rather
sit in a good game of draw than
listen to the best after-dimer
speech ever made, then they viii
be getting some place.
We repeat, it can't happen here
often enough. 1t ought to happen
oftener.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
Barbs -

Japan's breath of peace" has
closed the open door in China.
COngressmen's private secretar-
les want travelling expenses to and
frCm Washington. IL is rumOred
that senatorial BARRIERS will try to
get a cut. too.
William Green condemns the
unions of Russia. That should
prove the Green is not red.
The Illinois man who was fined
fer suicide attempt knows now
that it's either your money or
your life.
Spanish parliament meets ON a
mountain top for safety. but they
may be up a tree for a quiet spot
next time.
Italian ambassador says Italy
has an army in Spain because il
seeks tranquility. Must be new
Spanish province we haven't heard
of.
The Pennsylvania toWnspeopla
who banned all movies from then
town may be too optimistic about
the early advent of television
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

Tie Ilin-It .qulet.O. u. Mcintyre
Soft notes from the organ came
trembling down the nave in a sort
of gentle ballyhoo. And on the
impulse of the moment. we, too,
climbed the steps, the first church.
going in months
Like many reluctants I am con-
tinually aSsailed once inside a reli-
giouS edifice, for my neglect in at
/ tendance. 1t requires only an hour
cut of the week and there is no
other place where one may so sat
isfyingly relax into surprising and
/ almost unbelievable calm.
Frequently many pay $500 per
seat to be bored at plays that offend
| taste and yet Waver between a
50-cent piece and a dollar bill at
the church offeratory. l had far
more comfortable seat than at most
theatres and was not annoyed by
attitude striking pests.
There was a serene earnestness
about the pastor, Bert Lytell look
ing gentleman slightly gray and in
! his i0'S. l should say, that was con-
yincing he believed what he preach
ed. His text was, as I remember,
from Isaiah: Thou wilt keep in
perfect peace whose mind is stayed
on thee. etc And old and familiar
theme, of course. Stripped of YER
blage, just another version of the
aged simplicity: Trust in the Lord.
Yet it had consoling warmth that
Sparkei an inner glow.
was interested in the scattery
congregation. Probably 100 in a
church that might easily seat 500.
About six young folk in their teens.
Probably 25 middle aged and the
remainder oldiSh in their COS. All
well but quietly dressed. The COM
placency was marked in contrast
10 the usual metropolitan crowd.
No fidgeting, coughing or glancing
about.
Not since my counting days had
l joined in hymn. I glanced about
| and there did not seem to be a per-
son not trying to lift voice in song.
My grandmother used to sing hymns
when dispirited and often remark
ed she felt happier. They roll the
gloom away" she declared. Indeed,
every face did seem brighter, the
atmosphere rain washed.
The sermon over, the preacher
was at the door to meet members
Of his slim congregation. He saw
my wife and l were strangers. in
quired if we lived in the city and
introduced US to a couple near by.
We were invited to come often
also to attend a little social event
in the basement an evening hence.
1t was quite folkSey and alien to
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

group. the Commonwealth and
Southern Corporation. just as af-
fable and just as smiling is busi-
fess-suited Homer Martin, presi-
dent of the militant United Auto
mobile Workers of America The
photograph was made at an Eco
nomic Club dinner in New York,
where 1900 guests heard the re-
cession discussed.
The point is that two men who
represent such opposite poles in
the world of business and industry
can sit down at the same table,
side by side. and talk pleasantly
and get acquainted
1t is safe to presume that Mr..
Willkie can be a pretty charming,
genial fellow when he wants to be,
and that he has any number of
likeable qualities. 1t is also reason
ably certain that Mr.. Martin has
a lot of personal charm that he
can turn on when the occasion
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
TRANSIENT THRONGS COSTLY

Anyone who has doubted that the
presence in Imperial county of numer-
Gus agricultural transients is costly to
the people of the county should have
been convinced by the news that the
school system has had to employ addi-
tional teachers and hire additional room
to care for children of these transients.
The problem is ours. Until it is solved,
il will cost us money.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
Famous Sayings -
By o. 0. Mcintyre

thought and vision about the week
to come. Also l slept like the pro-
verbal log that night Yet like SO
many laggards it will probably be
some time before l go to church
again. Too many are that way
about matters of the spirit--at
time when as never before have we
needed bolstering of cherished be
liefS
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

1t can't happen here-often
enough
Referring of course, to the two
gentlemen pictured elsewhere in
this column.
Smiling amiably over his starch
ed shirt front Wendell Willkie,
president of that huge utility
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
Bruce Cation Says
= 1t Ouqht to be Done More Often

demands. The two would hardly be
where they are if this were not
true
How much better it is, therefore,
for them to meet and get ac-
quainted like a couple of good
lodge brothers, exchange a joke or
two and find out what the other
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
BUSINESS DECLARED
ON THE UPSWING

Southern California business is
on the upsWing, w. H. Dudley
Frigidaire manager for this district
declared in Ell Centro Thursday
night. Dudley spoke at a DEM
onstration given at Edgar Bros
hardware by Tom Sexton, district
representative for Frigidaire.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
DISTRICT
REPORT
CONTINUED

Editors Note: Herewith is a
continuation of the engineers
survey recently submitted to I'm
perial Irrigation District Bond
holders on the physical and eco
nomic condition of the district.
Imperial Valley readers should
realize that the report embOdies
the opinions of a firm of hired
cOnsultants who, being human,
are subject to error. We do not
agree with all conclusions voiced
in the report, but we believe il
comprehensive enough to justify
its publication as a means of Civ
ing our readers a comprehensive
view of the district and its prob
lens.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
The Grab Baq
One-Minute Test

/. Who is the new German for
eign minister?
2. Who is called Father of the
United States navy?
3. Locate the Shetland islands.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

the movies anu
cafes. And that
is why a Shadowy
brick church on
the fringe OF
things. its bell
tClling so sadly.
appeared a sud-
den symbol OF
neglect.
Only an occa-
Sional Straggler
mounted the steps
and vanished into
- Ii. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
BREAKDOWN OF AGRICULTURE
AL INCOME YEAR 1896

AL INCOME YEAR 1896
ID Total crop and live
values in Imperial
county most of which
is in Imperial Valley. S 35,000,O00
% Freight to terminal
market, investment in
livestock and other
capital items .............. 100000
90 Approximate gross
agricultural income at
point of shipment. 22000,000
C4) Cost of harvesting
packing, processing.
and marketing ............ 100000
C5) Gross farm income 100000
In the above tabulatiOn, Item
~ represents largely money which
goes out of Imperial Valley, and
the income of more than few
of the residents is thus not pro-
vided. The income under Item 90
amounts to roughly $3.50 per resi-
dent, but not all of this remains
in the valley, due to the large pro-
portion of absentee Ownerships.
Considering that part of Item (2)
which remains i'm the valley, and
that part of Item (3) which goes
out, it is probable that the gross
income of the valley is roughly
$3.50 per capita. This is not a high
level of income.
Item 80, Gross Farm Income,
is the amount apparently available
to cover costs of production to
the time of harvest, and taxes,
rent, and other fixed charges. Out
of this total must also come the
subsistence of the farmers and
their families. This gross farm in
come averages only about S25 per
acre actually cropped, about S2O
per acre assessed, and only a little
more than SIS per acre of crop
counting double crops.
| SOILS IN VALLEY
Most of the soils in Imperial VAL
ley are fine silt laid down by the
Colorado river as the deta was
formed. Locally there are sandy
areas where dunes formerly eX-
isted and along the northerly
lIIIlSC Vi lIIt FdllCJ IIlC oOIio iiebFC
been formed partly by outwash from
the mountains. Before irrigation
was pacticed in the valley, the soils
were reasonably free from salt,
except in depressionS where water
had repeatedly collected and evap-
Grated, and in certain other areas
the soils we're naturally too tight,
but in general the soils were fertile
and productive at the start. Con-
slant irrigation during the past
thirty years with the water of
Colorado river, and the evapOra-
ton and Transportation of this wa
ter on the fields, has resulted in
material increase in the amount of
salt i'm much of the soil of the val
ley.
(To be Continued
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
Hints on Etiquette

In time of accident, it is both
wise and courteous to keep out of
the way unless one can be of def
mite service.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
New York Day by Day

NEW YORK, Feb. l2.-We set off
on one of those aimlesS Sunday
evening Strolls without objective.
The CITY generally was hnrrvinp TO
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
DIVORCE GRANTED

An interlocutory divorce decree
was granted Mildred Bella Brock
Friday in her suit against Bernard
Brock. She charged him with will
full neglect.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
Horoscope for Sunday

Persons whose birthday occurs
tomorrow may be upset too easily
by trivial things. They must con-
quer a tendency toward nervous
ness.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
INCOME FROM CROPS

We have been furnished with
estimates of agricultural income
prepared by the Imperial County
Farm Bureau and by the Imperial
County agricultural commissioner.
These differ in some particulars,
and it is recognized that complete
statistical data are lacking. The
following general averages are re-
peated here for what they may
be worth:
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

Most persons whose birthday oc-
ours today have a lovable nature
They usually found happy homes
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
You re Telling Ne ~
BY WILLIAM RITT

ONE GREAT mystery the aver
age radio listener would like
cleared up at once is what it is
at which the studio audiences are
always laughing
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
Words of Wisdom
TOday'S Horoscope

Every mans task is his life-pre
SerVer-Emerson
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
One-Minute Test Answers

l. Joachim Won Ribbentrop, for
mer German ambassador to Great
Britain.
2. John Paul Jones.
3. The Shetland islands are sit
uated off the north coast of Scot
land.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

YOU haven't read ALL the NEWS
until you READ the ADS!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

No wonder, his stars never get
temperamental.
Those bandits who looted a
drug store of more than Sl00 worth
Of aspirin tablets might have been
bit less greedy. They could have
left a couple for the store owner
who undoubtedly needs them.
A school is to be built opposite
Yankee stadium. That's one in
stitutiOn where staying after hours
will be popular with the kids.
One thing Japan has learned so
far in her invasion of China is
that the co-called Chinese dogs
Cf-war aren't gentle Pekinese-
they're snarling, red-eyed Chows!
With France, England and Rus
sian representatives doing all the
talking Zadok Dumbkopf wants
the name changed to the League
of Three Nations.
An italian correspondent. writ
ing for a medical journal declares
Italy has improved the health of
Ethiopians. Those Ethdopians, he
undoubtedly means, who weren't
shot during the invasion and since.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13

Walt Disney, we read, is the
envy of other movie producers.
No wonder, his stars never get
temperamental.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-13
thoughts for the Day -

Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren
to dwell together in unity-PSalm 1873 i.
The Washington times., 1938-02-26
C. E. M'CLEERY,.
RETIRED U. S..
WORKER, Die S.
Auditor at Revenue
Bureau For Years

Clyde E. McCleery, retired Su
pervising auditor of the Internal
Revenue Bureau, died yesterday at
his home, 1905 jefferson st. N. W.,
after a long illness. He would
have been SIS March Is.
Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Mr.
McCleery came to Washington to
enter Government service. AS
signed to the Post office, he served
for three years, later going with
the Internal Revenue Bureau
where he served for 26 years. He
retired last october.
MEMBER OF MASONS
He was a member of the STAINS
bury Lodge of MasonS and the
Brightwood Park Methodist EpiS-
copal Church.
Surviving is his widow, Mrs.
Esther Phipps McCleery; son,
Everett Clyde McCleery; daugh-
ter, Mrs. George r. Watson, jr.,
and three grandchildren, all OF
this city; several brothers and a
sister, who live in Ohio.
FUNERAL ON MONDAY
Funeral services will be held at
his residence at 10 o'clock Mon
day, followed by burial in Cedar
Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1938-02-26
MRS. WHITNEY'S
RITES MONDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Whitney, GA, widow Of Frank Wal
lace Whitney, will be held Mon
day at the S. H. Hines Funeral
Home, 2901 Fourteenth st. N. w.
The Rev. j. L. Sindrick will Off
ciate. Burial will be in the family
plot in Fairmont Cemetery, New
ark, N. j.
Mrs. Whitney died yesterday at
the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home. She had been i'll only a
short time, but had made her
home there for the past six years.
She was a member of Martha
Chapter, No. 4, Order of the East
ern Star, and of the Metropolitan
Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are several nieces and
nepheWS in Newark,
The Washington times., 1938-02-26
GEORGE CURTIN
RITES MONDAY

George T. Curtin, IT, retired
Navy Yard employe, died yester-
day at his residence, 1923 B St.
N. E., after a short illness.
Native of Prince Georges Coun-
ty, Mr.. Curtin came to Washing
ton SIS years ago. Prior to work
ing at the Navy Yard, where he
had been employed for 30 years,
he was an employe of the Penn
sylvania Railroad at the round
house here.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted Monday at 2::30 o'clock at
his residence by the Rev. H. M. B.
Jones, pastor of the Second Bap-
tist Church, with interment at
Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1938-02-26
Births, Deaths and Marriages
DEATHS


Jane M. Dauchy. 81. 1921 Massa-
chusetts Ave. N. W.
Edward Mcclellan, 75, q. 8. Sol.
diers Home Hospital.
Lucy Bell Nash, IS, 1894 New.
George W. Sutton, "a, Casualty
Maria COvasco. "a, sibley Hos
George f. Lowe, 70. Providence
Hospital.
Arthur Garon, 81, q. s. Soldiers
Home Hospital.
Enos d. Ferguson, 81. Gallinger
william Warren MOxley, SO. Mt.
Alto Hospital.
Edward Money. IS, GallinEer
Hospital.
Anna Hovandon, 65, sibley Hos
pital.
Robert J. Tuite, eS. GalIinEer
Charles S. Beach, SO, Emergency
Hospital.
David MacKay, 55. Garfield Hos
Henry n. FineIIe, so, 1850 Wis
cOnsin Ave. n. w.
William King, so, U. S. Naval
Hospital.
Laurette f. t. Henriques, 3S,
1850 Wisconsin Ave. n. w.
Gertrude Massey, SO, Gallinger
Hospital.
Thelma Long. 32, Georgetown
University Hospital.
Sister Mary Robert, 80, George
town University Hospital.
Everett J: ShrOyer, rs, st. Eliza
beths Hospital.
Deliah Esther WilkersOn, 2S,
George Washington u. Hospital.
The Washington times., 1938-02-26

Ronald Colman; Saturday, Think
sso East For,oFS Y M0tO Rye wsh PsteP w5 ISTEs
Crabbe.
ACADEMY-sunday and Monday,
''Fit for King" with Joe E. Brown
at Work" with Ann sothern and Jack
Haley; Tuesday and Wednesday, Dead
End" with Sylvia Sidney and Joel
McCrea; LANCER Spy" with Dolores
and Friday. ARTISTS and Models
with Jack Benny and Ida Lupino,
also THE Lady Fights Back" with
Kent Taylor and Irene Hervey; Sat
Chester Morris and Whitney Bourne.
also Courage of the West" with Bob
Baker.
ASHLEY-s Sunday and Monday:
"Fifty-secOnd Street." with Ian Hunter
and Leo GARLIC; Walt Disney's revue.
Tuesday: 1.-The Adventurous Blonde"
with Glenda Farrell and Barton Mac
lane; also Hold EN- Navy" with Lew
Ayres and Mary Carlisle. Wednesday
and Thursday: "Stella Dallas" with
Barbara Stanwyck and John Boles.
Friday: Live, Love, and Learn" with
Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Rus
sell: also 1T Happened in Hollywood"
Saturday: 1T Can't Last Forever"
with Ralph Bellamy and Betty Fur
ness: also BLACK Aces" with Buck
Jones.
PRINCESS - Sunday and Monday:
"stand-In,' with Leslie Howard and
Joan Blondell; also Fight For Your
Lady" with John Boles and Jack
Oakie. Tuesday and Wednesday: The
Return sn5 ioh. of SOPHIE Lang" la with Ger
also Where There's a Will" with
Liln Palmer and Peter Gawthorne.
Thursday and Friday: "Navy Blue.
and Gold" with Robert Young and
with Will Rogers; cartoon; Fox News.
Saturday: Fifty Roads to Town"
with Don Ameche and Ann Sothern;
also Trigger Trio" with the Three
Mesquiteers"; chapter No. 4, 'S o
Coast Guard; comedy: cartoon.
"Rcsaiie'' with Nelson anu Eddy 0"unSi and
Eleanor Powell; news; novelty. Tues
day and Wednesday: THE Perfect
Think Fast, Mr.. Motto" with Peter
LOIRE. Thursday: THE Life of Emile
Zola" with Paul NUM-; comedy; musi-
cal. Friday and Saturday: AS
Fathers" with Jane Withers; also.
"Borneo" with Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
johnson; news; cartoon; Charlie Nc
Carthy.
LIDO-Sunday and Monday: "Navy.
Blue and Gold" with Robert Young
and Florence Rice; also, 40 Naughty
Gir!s'' with James Gleason and Zasu
Pitts; sport reel; news. Tuesday and
Wednesday: Toast of New York"
| with Frances Farmer and Jack Oakie;
also, County Fair with Marian Shild-
ing, sport reel; news. Thursday and
| Friday: stage Door" with Katherine
Hepburn and Ginger Rodgers; also.
nd
Until lit Hurts; musical: news.
| Saturday: ''The Purple Vigilantes'
with the Three Mesquiteers; Beau
| Hunks" with Laurel and Hardy.