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Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
Roosevelt Closes
Paralysis Drive by
Plea TO People

WASHINGTON. Jan. 81. CUP)-
President Roosevelt brought to a
close today the annual campaign
for funds to fight infantile paral-
ysis with plea for concerted action
to stamp out the disease.
Celebrating his 57th birthday,
which he said was only an Incl
dent coinciding with the drive,
the president addressed millions of
dancers at $4,000 birthday balls
by radio last night.
He urged cooperation of every
state and county, every city and
town, every hamlet and cross roads
community in the battle to wipe
out the disease that crippled him
and threatened his life nearly IA
years ago.
Only by such cooperation he
said, has tuberculosis been brought
under control in our lifetime. Only
by the same concerted action will
the scourge of infantile paralysis
be stamped out"
He concluded his address with
reference to the celebrations to
raise funds being held on his birth
day.
''I consider that as only an Incl
dent and not very important
incident at that" he said. 8" the
really important thing is the work
itself. For that noble work one day
is as good as another the good
cause must go on"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
State Seeks Fruit
Assessment Pay

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 81. (UP)-
The state sought today to force the
California Fruit Exchange to pay
assessments levied on fresh Bart
lett pears, in suit on trial in Su-
perior Judge Dal M. Lemmon's
court. The Fruit Exchange is ac-
cused of avoiding payment of
$1,0l1 on pears during August,
1887
Under the California Marketing
act. an assessment of three cents
per 50-pound lug of fresh pears
is levied on all pears packed for
shipment. Proceeds are earmarked
for advertising and promotional
purposes. Attorneys say the mar
keting act will be tested by final
disposition of the case as we'll as
many other suits pending
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
Anti-Government
PIotters Arrested
By Mexico Police

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 81. (UP)--
The government today studied
what action to take against alleged
Mexican Fascist leaders. Four
were arrested on Friday, less than
"a hours after the authorities broke
up anti-Jewish riots. The arrest
of two more was announced last
night.
They still were held without for
NAL charges but the prosecutor
general was expected to accuse
them of "inciting to rebellion" ag-
ainst the government of President
Lazaro Cardenas. This is punish
able by three months to year i'm
prisonment.
The last two arrested were Col
Francisco LinareS, member of the
Nationalist unification group and
an attorney, Jose Perdomo Benitez,
secretary of Gen Nicholas Rodri-
guez, exiled leader of the Fascist
Golden Shirts.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
Election Worker
Faces Prison

PHOENIX, Jan. 81. CUP)-Ronald
M. Ross, 80, former Maricopa coun-
ty election worker and one-time
Kansas City, Mo, attorney and
politician, stood convicted today of
criminal libel against Gov. R. T.
Jones.
Ross, who filed sensational af-
fidavit on the eve of the last gen
eral election. alleging that he at
tempted TO steal ballots for the
nomination of Jones, was convicted
by a superior court jury yesterday
afternoon. The jury deliberated
less than an hour IN reaching the
verdict.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31


at the time of the explosion.
Authorities said five previous at
tempts have been made in recent
years to bomb or burn the school.
Glade is an isolated rural area
populated with Doukhobors, reli-
eious sect which originated in Rus
Sia in l7S5. Dissenting from the
Russian orthodox church, the Douk-
hobors translated spirit wreStler'O
were prosecuted for a century be-
fore 900 of them migrated to Sas-
katchewan in 1899. Migrations to
Alberta and British Columbia fol-
lowed.
The creed of the DoukhoborS for
bids them. among other things, to
attend school. to recognize other
authority than God almighty, or to
eat meat.
The conflict of their principles
with Canadian compulsory school
Jaws has been a frequent cause of
troubles. While spiritually non-vio-
lent. the Doukhobors sanctioned
stripping in mass protests.
In May 1882, near Thrums, B. c.,
provincial police arrested several
hundred Doukhobors who had pro-
tested the arrest of a man charged
with violating the school law. At
that time officers used Itch pow
der" to force the naked demon
Strators to surrender.
The sect follows practical COM
No individual owns prop
erty. The communities own stores,
sawmills, canneries and other in
duStries. Members refuse to eat
meat, eggs or milk products; wear
leather or use draft animals.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31

T. Hendrix. -Four OF the 1UU danceIS
were wounded, one seriously, by fly
ing bullets.
The gun battle started after
sheriff Cal Rose of Gray county,
Constable Hendrix, and Deputies
George Pope and John Hudson
entered the club. White met them
on the dance floor, and ordered
them from the building. Witnesses
said words were exchanged, and
that suddenly White and Sheriff
Rose drew guns and began shoot
ing.
Dancers were panic stricken as
bullets whizzed amongst them.
White fell, dead, as did Hendrix,
whom witnesses said was shot when
Rose jumped to one side after
opening fire on the proprietor.
The wounded were Mrs. John
Strange, with thigh wound which
severed an artery; l. j. Huval, COM
mander of the Kerley Crossman
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
Sacramento Grand
Jury to Review
Probe Testimony

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 81. (UP)-
The Sacramento county grand jury
met today to review the voluminous
testimony taken during its recent
investigation of so-called legisla-
tive corruption.
The jury reconvened to hear re-
ports from its committees. but
Secretary A. E. Stephens said the
body probably would go into the
testimony taken during the mves-
tigation. 1t was the testimony OF
the jury on which Howard Phil
brick, San Francisco investigator,
reported to former Gov. Frank F.
Merriam shortly after Merriam left
office. Philbrick's report was said
to contain sensational disclosures. 4"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31

Bamboo, holding to the bars of his
cage, growled and plunged up and
down.
The musicians suddenly shifted to
sweet tunes and the effect was
instanteous. The animals stopped
leaping and swayed slowly with the
music.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
Corns Return
From Trip to
Grand Canyon
CALPATRIA NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. William Corn re-
turned Monday from ten day trip
into Arizona visiting Phoenix, the
ing places. While away Mr.. Corn
bought several hundred head of
cattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Martin
and Robert spent the weekend in
Beaumont with Mrs. Martins par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles David
The Arts and Crafts section of
the Woman's club will meet at the
home of Mrs. w. j. Young on
Thursday, Feb. 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. r L.. Sperry went
to Los Angeles Friday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Sperry's uncle,
Ellis West, who died earlier in the
week. The Sperrys returned by San
Diego where they visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Sperry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Riddiough Of
Brawley were in Calipatria on bust
ness Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Spcrry enter
tanned at dinner last Wednesday
evening having as their guests MI
Ruth Asbury, Miss Julia Riley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Riley. And
on Friday evening Mr. and Mrs.
George Gullett of BraWley were
dinner guests of the Sperrys and
later they went to see the play
Curse You, Jack Dalton.
Mrs. William Corn was hostess
Tuesday afternoon TO Chapter CIV
PEG.
1t was decided to entertain the
Bills at dinner party on Febru-
airy 10.
Mrs. w. B. Dixon gave an inter
esting program on Founders Day"
Present at the meeting were Mrs.
John Scott, president; Mrs. G. c.
Brownell, Mrs. William Corn, Mrs,
w. B. Dixon, Mrs. J. J. Farmer,
Mrs. T. E. Garrett. Mrs. j. II. Har-
riS. Mrs. Frank Hewitt. Mrs. f. L..
Mead, Mrs. c. A. Sperry, Mrs. Joe
Williams, Mrs. w. v. Wilson and
Miss Adella Travers.
Mrs. Albert Pond entertained the
wednesday card club this week. Mrs.
Joe Bailey and Mr.. Herbert Reedy
won first and second prizes. Delici-
| Gus refreshments were served by
the hostess. Those present were
Mrs. Joe Bailey, Mrs. E. l., Becker,
Mrs. william Becker, Mrs. H. I.
Martin. Mrs. Herbert Reedy, Mrs.
j. G.. Writ, Mrs. W. j. Young and
Mrs. c. A. Sperry.
The county board meeting Of Fed
Grated Women's clubs will be held
in Calipatria, February 3, at the
Legion hall. The auxiliary will serve
the lunch. An interesting program
is being prepared and all who arc
interested are invited to attend.
The Calipatria Woman's club held
a luncheon meeting at the home
of Mrs. w. j. Young Friday when
about fifteen people we're present
Two visitors, Mrs. Elliott of Den
YER Colo, and Mrs. Arnold of De-
troit. Mich, were welcomed by the
club. The former is the mother of
Mrs. j. l.. Love and Mrs. Arnold
Is a sister-in-laW of Mrs. Emma
Palmer.
Mrs. w. I. Fowler made a very
interesting report on the District
board meeting held at Holtville on
January 90
Mrs. Helen Williams presented a
group OF fifth grade children who
sang several songs for the club.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31

post of the American Legion,
wounded in the left foot; G. F..
Mitchell. flesh wound in the right
arm. and an unidentified woman
who suffered a slight leg wound.
Sheriff Rose had raided the clup
earlier this month and had filed
charges against White for illegal
sale of liquor. Feeling between the
two men was said to have been
extremely bitter.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
Ex-CONsTABLE ARRESTED

L. w. Porter, 54, constable OF
Winterhaven for several years, is
held in the county Jail cn a charg
OF drunk driving. He was arrested
at Winterhaven last weekend.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
Spirit Wrestler Sect Dynamites
Canadian School in Protest Against
Educational Rules Opposed by Belief

NELSON, B. c., Jan. 81 (UP)-Provincial police today
searched Doukhobor settlements for persons who dyna
mi ed school at Glade Is miles from here Sun
day night
The school was wrecked with damage estimated at
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
INTEND TO WE'D

A notice of intention to we'd was
filed in the county clerks office
Monday by Breck F., Roberts, 81,
and Ruth Shurley, 28, residents OF
Phoenix
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
FIyinq Bullets Break Up Presidents
Birthday Ball in Texas Community;
Two Men Killed, -Four Dancers Hurt

PAMPA. Tex. Jan 81. (UP)-TwO men were KILLED
last night in a gun battle that broke up president S
birthday ball 90 o+h r1,,,,
Slain were D. White proprietor of the Southern Gu0
NIGHT snot where the dance held and Constable "
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31
MARRIAGE, LICENSE

p. C. Aguilar, %, Fresno, and
Betty Rocha, "a, obtained a mar
riage license from County Clerk
w. J. McClelland Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-31

YOU haven't read ALL the NEWS
until you've read the ADS!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02
STATE AGENCIES
RETURN $3.50
TO TREASURY

Unspent budget allowances
totaling $685., 1881 have been re-
turned to the State Treasury by
more than 40 Maryland depart
ments and agencies, Governor
O'Conor has announced. This re-
port followed the completion re-
Gently of tabulation of rever-
sions from general and special
funds to the treasury.
The savings represented por-
tons of funds provided the de-
partments and found by them to
be in excess of the amount needed
for their operation. The $685.
1881 now are part of the Cen
eral Funds of the State, the Gov
ernor added, and can be spent
only as a result of Legislative
action.
"The number Of departments
which made important contribu-
tons toward this saving was most
gratifying" he said. SIN the
aggregate, these reversions consti-
tuted one of the important factors
that made possible realization Of
a State surplus of more than
$3,800,000 at the close of the fs-
cal year on September 30, and
not only helped to keep our
budget in balance, but also pro-
vided an additional surplus
against unforeseen future needs"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02
SHOWING THE WAY

A meeting of the State Traffic Safety Committee
in Baltimore Wednesday night opened the observance
of the second safety week. During the first seven
days of the month, just as in the first week of
October, intensive campaign will be conducted to
reduce accidents on Maryland highways.
This drive will include radio talks special notices
on movie screens and numerous lesser campaigns in
schools and by various civic and social organizations
That was the program during the October week.
1t will be the during the first of December,
when another drive will be launched.
Why all the shouting the subject? Sim
ply because nearly 10000 people lost their lives in
traffic accidents throughout the country during the
first nine months Of this year. Because Maryland
had comparatively large share of those fatalities,
and deaths occurred in every one of the counties.
And finally most of the deaths were needless; that
is they could have been avoided if either drivers
pedestrians had exercised
That has been the situation for many years, dur
ing which more Americans have been killed than lost
their lives in the World War; Everyone has adj
mitted, as usual, that something should be done.
Last month"; by starting its series of safety drives,
Maryland did something Our traffic toll showed
sharp decline in October. This accomplished
merely by asking for and receiving general coopera
ton from the people of the State. No new traffic
legislation was necessary.
And that is the way it should be. After ALL de-
spite the marvellous progress of the automobile in
dustry no car is safe if the driver is careless Let's
get behind these safety campaigns with even more
determination than we did in October. We should
be able to so develop the habit Of careful driving in
three months that we shall retain it throughout the
year. IF that is done, Maryland will have of the
best traffic records in the country. Let's show the
way!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02
How To Figure Benefits

In calculating benefits provided
under the revised old-age insur-
ance system new formula, based
on the workers average wage, has
been. adopted.
To find this average wage, we
take a workers total wages in COW
cred employment, as reported in
his social security account, and di-
vide this total by the number of
months he could have been in COW
cred employment from 1886 on. To
figure workers benefits, we take
40 per cent of the first $50 of his
average monthly pay. To that we
add 10 per cent of the remainder
of his average wages mot count
ing average wages in excess of
$3.50 per monthly. In addition, for
each year that he worked in COW
cred employment and earned at
least 5000 per year, he gets one
per cent extra on his monthly
benefit.
For example: Jim Blank is paid
800 month on job covered by
the old-age insurance program
Suppose he works from 1886 until
the end of 1899. At that time he
reaches age 65 and decides to re-
tire and collect his monthly bene-
fits, beginning with January 1910.
Jim's monthly benefit will amount
to $25.75 and here's how it is
figured: Forty per cent of the first
$50 of his average monthly wages
is $50. Add 10 per cent of the re-
naming $50, or SIS, which makes
S25.
He will get an additional one
per cent of this $25 for each year
that he was covered (1937, 1895
and 1887. One per cent of $25 is
25c, and three times 25c is Toe. So,
Jim's monthly benefit will be
$25.75.
When the beneficiary has an
aged wife, she also win be paid a
monthly benefit amounting to half
of her husbands annuity. Now,
how much will Mrs. Blank re-
ceive? When she is IS or over, she
will receive a monthly payment of
$12.S7. or half of S25.75. Then to-
gether, the old couple will have
1882 every month as long as they
live.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02
CHANGES IN THE
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT

The amended program also pro-
vides benefits for the widow and
orphans of an insured wage Garner.
In case he leaves no such heirs, his
dependent parents may receive
monthly benefits. A widow over
age 65 is entitled to benefit equal
to three-fourths of her husbands
primary insurance benefit. A
younger widow who has minor chill
dren in her care receives a similar
benefit. In addition, a dependent
child under 16 Cor Is if attending
schooD receives benefit equal to
one-half of the fathers monthly
benefit.
The table below shows examples
of monthly benefits for survivors
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02
OUR OWN TROUBLES

With neutrality legislation now close to enactment
this country now should give thought to it's own
problems and less to those of Europe No amount Of
war talk can conceal evidence of the serious issues
facing u.s. issues which cry for immediate atten
ton.
"a Worst of these, of course, is the unemployment
situation. Employment has increased steadily in
recent weeks as business has enjoyed general pick
up. But recent estimates have placed the number of
joblessy at very near the nine million mark These
people, plus their dependents, constitute large pro-
portion of our population. Most of them want real
jobs, not disguised handouts
Then there is that little matter of Federal spend
ing, an item which amounted to more than nine bill
lions of dollars during the fiscal year which ended
last June. With our annual national income running
far below that amount it is fairly evident that we
simply are living beyond our means, as far as Gov
eminent is concerned. Pump printing and other
panaceas having proved to be busts perhaps we can
get to the core of the matter and cut expenses.
Even closer to every of us is the continued
increase in food costs. According to Labor Depart
ment figures food prices jumped another 81 per cent
during September. Every housewife knows there has
been no different trend since Few people resent such
boosts when farm prices and wages also increase in
proportion That certainly not the case at present
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02
ISSUE HANDBOOK
GIVING ADVICE ON
INCOME TAX LAWS
First Advice On Income
Tax Rules Is Compiled By
Baltimore Attorney

The first handbook advising on
income tax procedure has just
come off the press and is being
presented to lawyers in Maryland,
Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware
and North Carolina. 1t is en-
titled Income Tax Procedure
What is the Best Way?"
The book is something new in
legal circles and is said to have
been suggested by the reported
influx into other states of legal
talent from Washington as the
result of the completion of the
decentralization plans of the In
ternal Revenue Bureau. This
plan, begun in 1896, expedites COL
lection of income taxes by giving
government field tax offices the
same full authority and response
bility formerly exercised at head
quarters in Washington.
There is no mention in the book
of the current reports that law
yers from the nations capital,
who have long specialized in in
come tax procedure, are opening
branch offices in the major cities
and county seats of the country.
However, the book contends that
all income taxpayers should ac-
quire the services of attorneys in
formed in the income tax law.
The handbook has been COM
piled by the office of Karl F.
Steinmanu, in Baltimore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02

Editors Note: This is the Sec
Omd and coaacasdimg article IN a
series describing the recent
changes IN the Social Security
Act. Further Information con-
corning the changes may be OBJ
tanned from the Boards field
office, sos Park avenate, BGlti-
more.
Before the Social Security Act
was amended, wages earned by a
worker after he had become 65 did
not count towards benefits. Under
the amended act, this "stop-date"
at age 65 has been removed, so
that a worker may continue to
build up his social security account
as long as he remains in employ
ment covered by the system.
The worker who was S. or more
when the act first went into effect
can now establish a wage record
and receive credit, thereon, for all
wages paid to him in covered en-
ployment since 1888. In other
words, the change with regard to
workers past 65 years of age be-
came effective as of January /,
1889. Beginning with that date,
wages received in covered employ
ment count toward insurance bene-
fits regardless of the age of the
worker. That is why employees
over 65 years of age are now get
ting account numbers.
This change in the law with re-
spect to older workers is summar-
lied below. The statements apply
only to jobs that are covered by
the act.
l. A wage Garner who reaches
age 65 after 1886 and before 1899,
will count toward his benefits, all
wages he was paid after 1886 and
before his 65th birthday, plus all
wages he was paid after 1898, re-
CARELESS of age.
2. A wage Garner who reaches
65 at any time during the year
1889 or thereafter, can count to-
ward benefits all the wages he re-
ceived since the original act went
into effect which was January /,
1897.
8. A wage Garner who was 60
years old before January 1, 1887,
viii count toward his benefits only
the wages paid to him after 1888
The amended old-age insur-
ance program not only provides
benefits for the individual wage
Garner but also extends protection
to his family. Under the new pro-
gram, the wife of retired worker
is entitled to a supplementary
benefit when she reaches age 65
The payment to her will equal one
half of her husbands benefit. A
dependent child under 16 Tor under
Is if attending school) is also en-
titled to a separate benefit equaj
to one-half of the fathers annuity
Here is a table which shows ex-
amples of monthly benefits for the
retired wage Garner and depend
ents:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02
PLACES, PLOTS
and PEOPLE"
- By
WILLIAM SILLO MAcFARr,,,,

Editors Note; The opinion.
s and descriptions given IN tSis
column are those of M M nus
Fariane, who has Travelled 'l a..
tensively in Europe and v;s; ex,
many Of the places mentIons S;O 60
his article. "eu In
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02
LEST WE FORGET

Few Marylanders are likely to forget to observe
Armistice Day next week. Added to the flood OF war
in which they have been drenched, the activity
of the States heavy industries the caucus on neu-
trality taken by Senator's Tydings and Radcliffe and
many other local events have kept them aware that
soldiers again on the march. few days ago.
they received another reminder, news that the
National Guard had been ordered to put in another
week of field training and to increase weekly drills
from one to two nights
Many people have expressed concern over this
step. From the War Department came only the state
ment that certain glazing weaknesses had been re-
vealed during the Guards regular outdoor maneuvers
this summer and that these faults were to be rect
fed. What some questioners want to know is why
the flaws must be ironed out so rapidly
The only consolation that we can offer the worried
ones is to repeat that this is no time for filters.
this country is to keep out of it also must main
are all that command the respect of certain nations
these days. Thus, by making sure our first line OF
defense the regular army and navy and our reserves
are flawless, taking step to keep out OF war
AS for becoming involved even If we are not
attacked that is matter that can be decided only
by the people If majority of them remember
the results of our last venture the seas we
are not likely to fight again. We think there will be
a lot of remembering next week.
There is one time when it's fair for a to
tell his troubles and that is to keep another fellow
from telling his.
We wonder what school children are going to do
about learning geography, with nations changing
boundaries frequently.
Too often the fellow who insists he isn't good
enough for his girl friend is found out when she be-
comes his wife
No father wants to be called "old bunny"
Especially is this true during hunting season
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-02

And motorists all over the State
were commenting profanely We'd
nesday morning because of soap
decorations applied to their cars
by Halloween ceiebrants.