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Evening star., 1938-01-02
In ''Liuipnt Town''

JONATHAN SWIFT and his GuIliver would de-
l;oht in this miniature town at BeoconsfieId,
Buckinqhom, EneIond Storted as O hobby BY an
Eno;sh country gentleman and his eordener. it
hos grown beyond hobby Few e"eish young
sters haven't heord Of Bekonseot. and it hos be-
come Mecca for those l;vno neor and far. Bekon-
scot continues to erow-ond to keep up with the
times. 1t now hos model o;rport, in odditio". OF
course to its perfectly seoIed buildings. Streets
roll line and stotions and ioke with boots ond
seoplones "oe "o''o
Evening star., 1938-01-02

(left) And, Of course,
an oirport. But Bekon-
scot is O lesson in town
pIonnine. The oirpIone
honeors. for from un-
slightly. blend in with the
oenerol architectural
style.
Evening star., 1938-09-11
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Benefit Tonight for Hospice

Mrs. Irene Brungart and Miss
Edith Mcmahon of the American
Federation of Labor are sponsoring
a bridge and bingo party to be held
tonight at the Girls Club and Hos
pice of the Volunteers of America,
1925 Sixteenth street NV. Mrs.
Brungart and Miss Mcmahon are
members of the Executive Campaign
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Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

the formulation of trade practice
rules for some two hundred indus
tries
Among the rules suggested are
number which, if adopted, should
prove very beneficial to the con-
suming public. Many of the rules
would prohibit misrepresentation
of all types; one would outlaw tam
pering with the speedometer, while
another would prohibit the pack
ing of finance charges.
Pointing out that repossession
of used cars has grown into a sub
stantial racket, the A.A.A. urged
adoption of rule which would con-
denim the exercise of deficiency
judgments unless actual fraud or
dishonesty were involved and
which would give the honest debtor
every opportunity to clear up his
debt. The rule proposed by the
national motoring body also would
clear up many other abuses that
have grown up in the automobile
financing business, such as 'kiting
of finance paper from one company
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18
Chicken Thieves Again Active

Chicken thieves are active again
in the vicinity of Milford, with sew
eral thefts reported. Police suspect
a gang of several boys or men is
responsible One farmer was awak-
ened a few nights ago by the bark
ing of his dogs. He hurried into.
his clothes, seized his shotgun and
ran to his hen house, where he
found 35 of his choice birds tied
up in gunny sacks. The thieves
had vanished. however.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

to another so that the debtor does
not know where or to whom to
make his payments and is literally
forced into default.
Another rule proposed by the
A.A.A. would condemn the sale of
mechanically unsafe vehicles that
it, vehicles whose safety features
such as brakes, lights, steering, and
so on, are in such a state of disre-
pair as to constitute a menace to
life, limb and property on the
streets and highways. This rule is
aimed primarily at the junk cars
that are sold for song, usually, to
financially irresponsible drivers"
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

ed the proposed equal rights
amendment to the Constitution
Miss Marie T. Lockwood, of Mid
dletown, introduced Mrs. Ogle and
also Mrs. William B. Hilles, former
national president of the National
Woman's Party and acting State
president Mrs. Hilles told of the
party's work over a period of years
to iron out inequalities Of the law
as they affect women. Several
women from Odessa were in the
audience.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18
SELLING UNSAFE AUTOS
Also Seeks Outlawing OF
the RepOssession Racket

Suggestion that the automobile
industry outlaw the 'repossession
racket" and the practice of selling
mechanically unsafe vehicles was
advanced by representatives of the
American Automobile Association
at the trade practice conference of
the automotive industry held re-
Gently in Detroit, Mich, the Della
ware Motor Chief, L. r. Lewis,
president, was advised today.
The trade practice conference
for the automotive industry" Mr..
Lewis explained, was held under
the auspices of the Federal Trade
Commission, which has assasted in
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18
Dog-Catch-Do Theory
Works for Pound Man

Lincoln Park, Mich.-This city
boasts a four-footed official in
deputy dog-catcher, ''Unkie," "
large canine assistant to Walter
Early, dog catcher.
Working on the theory that
"dog catch dog" would make his
lob so per cent easier, Early
nressed "Unkie," :" husky, fast and
hart Doberman Pinscher, into
service as deputy two years
ago.
Unkie's technique includes be-
friending the prospective victim
and leading him to the dog
wagon. If he fails in that, he
pins the dog and stands guard
over him until Early arrives with
his net.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

back on. Am told that there are
those who keep watch over the tel
.ephones in Grand Central and dart
into a booth whenever a taIker
leaves. Thus capitalization of the
Observation-Disclosures of New Workers.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18
WOMEN FOR EQUAL RIGHTS

National Party Official Urges
Amendment, Speaking At Rally
A group of 25 women met last
week at the home of Mrs Edward
Taylor when Mrs. Dora Ogle, of
Baltimore, national chairman of
the membership committee of the
National Woman's Party, discuss
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18
SIDE LIGHTS OF
NEW YORK CITY
Told BY L. L. Stevenson in
His Own Immical Way
of Doings in City
INTERESTING SKETCHES

Down in Burkett, Texas-300 in
habitants and no sidewalks-is the
little post office where Kathryn Cra-
vens used to look forward to the big
event Of the week-the arrival of
the newspapers from Dallas and
Fort Worth. She was assistant to
her mother, who was postmistress.
and so the faxen-haired girl had
chance to look over the news be-
fore the papers went into the mail
boxes. As she read world happen
ings, she dreamed Of the time when
she too would be a part Of that
same great world which seemed re
mote indeed. Well it might since
Burkett, 300 miles southwest Of Dal-
las, is II miles from a railroad.
Nevertheless today Kathryn Cra-
vens, tall, blonde, statuesque, has
New York apartment, wears minks
and orchids, has five secretaries to
help her answer her correspond
ence, and when she wishes to 60
anywhere, she flies.
After the death of her father, Miss
Cravens went to live with minister
brother Having been graduated
from high school, she entered Ken
dali college, now the University Of
Tulsa, and from there, went to the
Horner Institute Of Fine Arts in
Kansas City. Next came the Morse
School Of Expression in st. Louis.
Despite her early interest in the
news Of the day, she was attracted
to dramatics. So instead of seek
ing newspaper job, she chose the
stage. Eventually, she played op-
posite childhood idol, Guy Bates
Post. whom she had seen in stock
company in her early years. Then
Hollywood beckoned to her. But
her experience there was only mi
nor roles in silents, so she returned
to st. Louis and concentrated on
radio acting.
One day while listening to Edwin
c. Hill, Miss Cravens decided that
women should have a news COM
mentator Of their own-and that she
would be that commentator. In
stead Of rushing to the nearest sta
ton with her idea, she spent three
months in study and then presented
it to an executive. He wasn't i'm
pressed, but she induced him to
take chance. The result was so
successful her sponsors brought her
to New York to broadcast over
Columbia national network. Thus
Miss Cravens became the first
coast-to-coast woman commentator.
But she saw he got her real start
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

It was Harry Gilbert who told me
about the man on the 3. M. T. sub
way who hurriedly got off at each
station and investigated the trough
in coin telephones where returned
nickels drop. So ! kept watch and
on an l. r. T. train, saw woman
do that same thing. She only last
ed two stations, however, as she
wasn't quite quick enought to get
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

H''t' from the Mary
Aad' Commission say
tl'1gh Cecil County for
l from Baltimore to
II itate line near Glas-
s'l definitely selected
t,'aid, will come north
4. PFincipio Furnace
" over the PennsyI-
t. t'acks at Red Mil
n western end Of
n lA'n to Holly Hall,
aaP' Hill. ~
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

Just to keep this from being an
all-feminine report, I'll bring in
Robert Speaight, eminent English
actor, who is paying his first visit
to New York and appeared as
Thomas Beckett in Murder in the
Cathedral" He played that part
more than 900 times in various Sec
tions of the British isles, including
six months in London, but could not
find a suitable wig. As soon as he
arrived in New York, he continued
his search and within "a hours was
QUILTED with perfect medieval
priests tonsure. And Murder IN
the Cathedral played only three
weeks on Broadway.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

Turner, Dover contrac-
1 | rsnOdeling the old NJ.
[ag conner Of State and
.r streets, in that place,
ldi medal containing the
Il; Delaware on it and
dates 179S-1S47. The
apparently in commem-
|tDne state event in 1S47
zlrantly been used as a
[t-
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

: GaEsre's ponds and
p supplementing beetle
pay in checking the in
Il the voracious insects.
'Ei fall from trees and
F ponds are quickly de-
tie fish. While some
sy the decrease in in-
'ai' 70 bite is due to
1g gOrged with beetles
tsa seasonal decrease
n IN bot weather.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

Il 80 farmers and mem
Il families attended the
ting for patrons Of the
| astss Cooperative at
University of Delaware,
night Of last week. 7.
E.l, a member of the
Etar:, presided and in
Szte Senator D. G. Har-
IlrEnd, president Of
Sats who spoke on the
1 tie cooperative.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18
EIII7ENs:; !!:;.9 OF |,
l.. items 't ,1,',os rsD1I'
y Peninsula Towns
| OBJ EXCHANGES

,..;omin F. Hart
Hls OI. s.ar. Of Camden
r. i'.i t'' ! t"'"''E' stay
{ptst, Va
3 \ N, one day recently, recently
'si,,'s II %, Of Chesapeake ln
inferred a broken sn,sia. neck.
y, d Johns Hopkins ms
! u stnor'. Nd, ..,;6,,'' T1s'' MS
Su v
H. i The "a late Z ts',oIse Ge0Tgs
\ Tiford, held a reunion 40
~hs gathering was
N ! : . . nicnic on the
80 { : ths S5s''s residence 5s
Is.' N. George $. Grier r.9I
sis, Engs Highway, Nil
/. ,I1ns bad been made Oy
In formed at a reunion
go.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

ssa,sd by Deputy Mo DO
Commissioner zack "
that up to August ?
4 sssl 1884 pleasure
.r,l cars Inspected IN
~ the annual automo-
In campaign conducted
N. Motor Vehicle De
trtsi July IS. OF this
n we're approved and r.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

Vera Sellwood came to New York
from Bristol, Va.-Where, I'm in
formed, some of the prettiest girls
in the world live or go 10 school
to study art On her arrival. she
found a position as an artists mod
ell. That led to commercial photog-
raphy and then to fashion work.
From modelling. she went to the
Paradise where she is one of the
highest-paid show girls in the coun-
try. And she hasn't found time as
yet for art studies.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-18

51775; 1;;5 Of
ld PENINSULA
-1A''' ], items of People a
NJ :. " and Around
P,,ss S Peninsula Towns
OR EXCHANGES
IT. ha ms Bsnanin. .c.a.den :; H@fs,
work + N sghters q Galsfa ~ sfav
y INN nnl y s~r staI : tTpWeeks stay
which rsa
sssIat ), shallow water al a.
permy Nj one day recenI,y'
ri psIlpse r M' N If chesapeake
led D. Dssrd broken ne. @
M. ds a' Tohns Hopkins
Al "A rnos Nd, where MS
tai Tas '@i to be serious
ty Il the late GeOige ige
ba t. Tfrd held reunion
value II N The gathering va WI
GOss ~rp Of picnic u l -
Auor odd" the residence
which sNn George = u,ie,' ,
Kings Highway, Nil
m,s I'M had been MADE py
the III N formed at a reunion
hens lens ss as'-
liar r.. ,ssed by Deputy Mo
urnaa II Commissioner zack ".
Ebt Il N ,Aat up to August 3
sa 1894 pleasure
Gods -md cars Inspected IN
Etornu ~ the annual automo
1r campaign conducted
maui- ~ Motor Vehicle De-
hrs nY uta July 10 VI lns
Of liz we're approved and II
being
anaim rrnsr Dover contrac-
Before snoeEng the old NJ
% oeu aa corner Of state ana
lsraaas ~ streets IN that place
the III medal containing the
year M Delaware it and
ert ats 179S1S47 The
ICE OF rvaen1y in commem-
rea sne state event in ls4I
G' zGantg been used as a
IN J so farmers and mem
E families attended the
ting for patrons of the
~ Aas Cooperative at
yv ~ University of Delaware
night Of last week T.
[El member of the
r aStz presided and in
A. @a Senator D. G. Har-
- II h7ni president Of
this n mi M Nh @ spun ~ tle
first y AVTYe"A'e'
d ah1
noai gsgares ponds and
pOShk1 Spplsmentng beetle
IS ID pay IN checking the in
han the vOradous insects
n dM EA fall from trees and
|ia n ponds quickly de-
mra A FISH, While some
naaz g the decrease in in-
nsnt aS to bite is due to
irn 2g gTgei with Beetles
Wen 1ia seasonal decrease
Nd Hh hot weather
e. M
y T0rs from the Mary
eco ass Commission saw
dV- aAsh Cecil County for
~ from Baltimore 10
" state line near Clas-
'4 uantey selected
sad, will come north
Plcipo Furnace
s asl over the Pennsyl-
fH fH ~a hscks at Red Min
". sA western end ~
" ha to Holly Hall
H resent road rear the
AasHl -
tn ~, s.s.r
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06
y Legals

may be required to be
furnished before award is made to
any particular bidder.
Each bid shall be made out on
a form to be obtained at the office
of the Board of Directors of the
District at Ell Centro, California:
shall be accompanied by a certi-
fled or cashiers check or a bid
bond for not less than per cent
payable to the order of the Trea-
of the amount of the bid made
surer of Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict, Ell Centro, California; shall
be sealed and filed with the Board
of Directors of Imperial Irrigation
District, El Centro, California, on
or before Feb. 1888, at 10 o'clock
am. and will be opened and pub
licly read aloud at or about 10 o.
clock am. of that day in the office
of the Board.
The aforementioned check or
bond shall be given as guarantee
that the bidder will enter into the
contract if awarded to him and
will be declared forfeited if the
successful bidder refuses to enter
into said contract after being re-
quested SO to do by the Board of
Directors of the Imperial Irriga-
ton District.
The Board of Directors of the
District reserves the right to reject
any or all bids or waive any in
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06

The foregoing schedule OF per
diem wages is based on a working
day of 8 hours. The hourly wage
rate prescribed nereinabove is the
per diem rate divided by the afore-
mentioned number of hours con-
stituting a working day. Rates for
legal holidays and overtime shall
be one and one-half Q1a) times
the above rates.
1t shall be mandatory upon the
contractor to whom the contract is
awarded, and upon any subcon-
tractor under him, to pay not less
than the said specified rates to all
laborers, workmen and mechanics
employed by them in the execu-
ton of the contract.
Notice is also hereby given that
oil bidders may submit with their
bids, a sworn statement of their
financial responsibility, technical
ability and experience. Such sworn
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06
Help Wanted
Situations Wanted

EXPERIENCED White Woman
wants practical nursing. Inquire
at 244 No. 7th or Phone 1241J. J8
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32
Leqa[s

lMPERlAL IRRIGATION
DISTRICT
Ell Centro, California
IMPERIAL VALLEY POWER
PROJECT
Specifications No. 4
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Directors of the Imperial
Irrigation District will receive bids
for constructing 33,000-Volt Trans
mission Lines in the Imperial VAL
ley, California; each bid to be in
accordance with Plans, Detail Spe-
cifications and other contract docu-
ments comprising Specifications No.
4, now on file at the office of the
Board of Directors of Imperial Ir-
rigation District at Ell Centre, Cali
fornia, where they may be exam
ined and copies obtained upon de-
posit of $1,000 per set, which de-
posit will be refunded upon the
return of such copies in good con-
dition within five days after the
bids are opened.
The principal items of work in
Volved are as follows:
Constructing 81 miles of No.
20 copper or equivalent A.C.
S. r. Conductor Transmission
Lines.
Constructing 81 miles of No. 2
copper or equivalent A.C.SR.
Conductor Transmission Lines.
Install 18 Air Break Switches.
Bidders attention is called to the
fact that the work to be done is
a part of a power project to be
financed by Loan and Grant to
the District from the Federal Emer-
gency Administration of Public
Works, (PWA Docket No. Calf.
1088-P-D) and the award of the
contract will be contingent upon
securing funds from such source.
Bidders are hereby notified that
pursuant to the statutes of the
State of California, or local law
thereto applicable, the Board of
Directors of Imperial Irrigation
District has ascertained the gen.
eral prevailing rate of per diem
wages and rates for legal holiday
and overtime work in the locality
in which this work is to be per-
formed, for each craft or type of
workmen or mechanic needed to
execute the contract which will
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06
MATE SEEKS
DAMAGE FOR
WIFE'S DEATH

Damages totaling S20,425 are
sought by Guy Albert Mayer be-
cause of the death of his wife,
Hazel Willella Mayer. in an auto
mobile accident near Calipatria Oct.
27.
In a complaint filed in superior
court Wednesday, Mayer accused
Jesus L. Chacon, owner of the auto
mobile involved in the accident, and
Frank Brown, 17-year-old driver OF
the machine at the time of the
fatal crash. Mayer said Brown was
driving the car at excessive speed
and accused both men of being un-
der the influence of Intoxicating
liuuor
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06
Legais

formality in a BID.
No bidder may withdraw his bid
for q period of sixty (6o) days after
the date set for the opening there
Of.
Dated: Jan. 4, 1893.
Board of Directors
Imperial Irrigation District.
BY w. w. GOODSON,
Secretary.
(J6-13-20)
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06
LegdLs
NOTICE Or INTENTION TO
ENGAGE IN THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Udludly 7, lou
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that fif-
teen days after the above date,
the undersigned proposes to sell
alcoholic beverages at these prem
ises, described as follows:
Cox Bros. Market,
64145 Main Street,
Ell Centre, California
Pursuant to such intention, the
undersigned is applying to the
State Board of Equalization for
issuance of an alcoholic beverage
license (or licenses) for these prem
iseS as follows:
On-Sale Beer and Wine
Anyone desiring to protest the
issuance of such license (S) may file
a verified protest with the State
Board of Equalization at Sacra-
mento, California, stating grounds
for denial as provided by law.
SAM M. cox.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06
Special Notice

YOUR bookkeeping problems given
expert attention Wanted several
small sets of books to keep. Leo
McReynolds. Phone 1870. 1874 So.
5th st. IA
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06
Lost and Found

LOST. Is Jewel Elgin wrist watch,
brown spring strap. Reward DR..
Goble Hurst. il
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-06

ROOFING-o, 10, 20 year guaran-
teed roofs, build-ups, shingles,
tile. Don't gamble on roofs. Hart
zell and Son, Phone 25l-W.
O23-TF
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be awarded the successful bidder.
The prevailing rates so determin-
ed are as follows: