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Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

two or three years. Mayor Faw-
cett asserted. He mentioned that
the San Diego Padres have private
ly agreed to come to Ell Centre
for night games and touched upon
the possibilities OF revenue from
other sources, such as football
games or prize fights.
A month would be required to
install the system, which includes
more than 100 lights on poles which
range up to 80 feet. This would
equip Ell Centro's stadium with a
Glass B system, which is next to
the highest.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
West Coast Civil
Liberty Violation
Probe Under Way
Justice Department In
Investigation Into
Important Cases

WASHINGTON, April %.
(UP) - The justice depart
ment is investigating four
cases of alleged violations of
civil liberties on the Pacific
coast, it was learned today.
Officials said the cases were
highly important Disclosure OF
further details, they said, would
hamper the investigation, which
still is in the preliminary stage.
Several conferences on the cases
have been held during the last
few days, 1t was learned. Henry
schweinhaut, mead Of the justice
departments civil liberties unit.
went over details with west U. S
attorneys who were here for a con-
ference of all federal attorneys.
The disclosure came as Attorney
General Frank Murphy warned U
S. marShalS against expense ac-
count irregularities, and predicted
judicial changes and important an
ti-truSt suits in the near future
He did not reveal the exact in.
dustries nor the number that woulc
be named in the new suits. 1t was
understood, however, that three
suits will be pOssibly agains
the motion picture. newcor.nt anc
shoe machinery industries.
Assistant Attorney General Thur
man Arnold, in charge CT the anti
trust division. mentioned these in
duStrieS and three others dUrin.
testimony before house approprla
TOMS subcommittee. Other indus
tries named were tobacco. housing
and generally used commodity.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

of 100000 and more population and
would be excellent enough for Coast
league baseball teams.
Nothing has been done and
nothing will be done until we
sound out public opinion regard
ing the move" Mayor Fawcett said
after an exhaustive study of light
ing systems conducted with Coun-
Gilman Gordon Scriven. The pre-
sent plan is based upon recon-
mendations of several outside en-
gineers.
Personally, 1 believe the light
ing system could be made to pay
and return its initial cost within
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
wage-Hour Exempt
Employees Increase

SAN FRANCISCO, April %. (UP)
Employees engaged in canning,
packing and storing fresh fruits
and vegetables in certain limited
production areas are exempt from
the wage and hour requirement of
the fair labor standards act, the
regional office of the wage-hour
administration announced today,
The new regulation, defined by
Wage Hour Administrator Elmer F..
Andrews, exempts such employees in
establishments situated "in the
open country or in towns of less
than $500 and which draw all their
products from within a radius OF
10 miles"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Inspectors Probe
WeeviI Infesfation

Imperial County Agricultural
Commissioner B. A. Harrigan Sat
urday sent crew of inspectors
from his office to make a survey
of Bard district alfalfa fields to
determine if infestations of alfalfa
weevil have spread from Yuma
county into California.
A severe infestation of alfalfa
weevil was reported in Yuma Sat
urday morning by DR.. Oscar Bart
lett, head of the Arizona division
of entomology, Harrigan said
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Arizona Lettuce
Deal Nears End

PHOENIX, April %. UP)-Let-
tIce loadings in the Salt River Val
ley were reduced to 20 cars today
as a season, marked by adverse
prices, neared its end
The federal market news service
reported 5,512 carloads for the en-
tire state in the spring deal Grow
ers reported the season too slack
for much profit"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

OTTUMWA, Ia, April %. CUP)
Six persons-a father and five of
his children. were burned to death
today in a fire at their small
house.
The dead: Charles Helmick, Al, a
truck driver; Lola and Leota. 12
year old twins; Donald, 8; Helen,
7; Darrell, 4.
Joe. 10; Charles Jr., II and Max,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Two Escape Death When
Car P|un9es Into Canal

Two Ell Centrans miraculously
ecaped death early Saturday when
ranchers rescued them from the
Brawley Main canal after their car
plunged off a bridge and dropped
Is feet to the water.
Mrs. Ruth Thompson was taken
to the county hospital suffering
from cuts, bruises, shock and eX-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Ink Added 10
Goofy GuIpings

TWIN FALLS, Idaho, April
22. (UP)-The daffy diet derby
switched in Idaho today from
anglewOrms to ink.
Bob StradIey, Twin Falls high
school senior, was 81 richer after
drinking the full contents OF
bottle of ink-but for time he
thought he was poisoned. He
drank the ink sip by sip on a
bet with two classmates, Joe
Ryan and GaylOr TOler.
An instructor who saw Strad-
ley's blue lips telephoned a doc
tor. The doctors comment:
"TeIl him to swallow cold
fish. He's not poisoned"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
SPANISH GENERAL LEAVES
SPAIN TO START ANEW

La PALLICE, France, April y.
UP)-Gen. Jose Miaja, Spanish
Republican defender of Madrid,
embarked in the steamship Orbita
today with his wife and their 10
year old daughter for Cuba and
Mexico to start life anew. Miaja
was accompanied by 10 Republican
general staff officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

posure. A. j Brown, driver of the
car, escaped with only a ducking,
The car, a convertible coupe with
the top down, overturned in the
canal southwest of Ell Centre and
was Immediately submerged. The
occupants were thrown clear of the
car.
L. E. and Leroy Haskell, who
live nearby, heard the crash and
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

went TO the rescue. They dropped
garden hose down the 15-foot bank
and pulled Mrs. Thompson and
Brown to safety. A missing cuIyert
on the south end Of the bridge.
Brown said. forced him TO back
across the bridge. There was no
guard rail 10 mark the edge Of the
bridge, he said. and he backed Into
the canal.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
CLOUDS SLOW GROWING HOPPER MARCH
So Her Husband
Kept the Doqs

PITTSBURGH, April %. tUP)
Robert Porter came home with
two oversize and playful dogs,
his wife of 22 years told the
court. She said there wasn't
room enough in the house for
all of them.
"FIc agreed" she told the court.
"He showed me out and said
he'd keep the dogs" Porter was
fined So.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
FOUR ARRESTED FOR
STOLEN GOLD SALE

SAN FRANCISCO, April %. CUP)
The secret service announced four
men were under arrest today in
Amador county charged with selling
stolen gold to the government.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
p AMBLING
IMPORTER

An Idea, Anyhow
All dressed up like Easter Sun
day, the three-year- daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Myrel Gillett, Kay
was paying a visit TO the county
clerks office with her aunt. Mrs
w. J. McClelland. For several mo-
ments the child had been fascinat-
ed by one of the new tangled type
writers and when her aunt sat
down In front of it she piped:
Are you going to play it?"
Anticipation
For some time Martin Munson
has been putting the "bee" on
Coach Noval Walker of Holtville
for the job of sweeping up the
pole vault pit 1t would mean being
close to the athletes and getting
in free to track meets. Finally
Walker relented and asked him
jokingly, for references. Martin
whipped out a neatly printed card
which read:
'Martin Muscle Man Munson;
expert vaulting pole catcher and
pit raker upper; Moral support my
speciality; Stick to me and you will
fly through the air with the great
est of ease"
He got the job.
o.
At The Ball
Martha Jane Southwell, diminu-
tive daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Southwell, who performed so grace
fully in the Lambeth Walk at the
oldtime dance at Imperial, had
only one rival for the attention OF
the crowd. The rival was that
Snappy shirt that Joe Green wore
o
WOOs, Pursues, Subdues-
For awhile We were frightened
that Dave Roberts, the old meanie
would get poor defenseless Ray
nor Clemons, though for the life
of lis We couldn't figure out what
he would do with him once he got
him. Fortunately, Gordon Scriven
arrived in time, thereby saving Dave
considerable embarrassment, and
beloved:
"Unhand the damsel, you curl!
which was Dawes cue, as Hector
Continued on Page 8, Col. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
City Officials Study $4,000 Light
System for Municipal Stadium;
Action Depends on Public Wishes

new plan for lighting Ell Centre stadium under
consideration Saturday by city officials
The newest proposal, outlined by Mayor H. w. Faw
cet provides for expenditure of between $4,000 and $500
for lighting system that would rank with those in cities
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
JuQos|Qviu Dickers With
Hungary in New Threat
To Stop Fascist Move
Success Of Musso|ini's Diplomacy May
Isolate Rumania. Forcing Agreement
With De sires Of Rome-Ber|in Axis

VENICE, April 22. (UP)-Jugoslavia is ready to nego-
tiate non-aggresson pact with Hungary and later may
decide to adhere to the antcominern pact of the axis
powers it reported today after Count Gaeazzo Cano
and Alexander Cincar Markovitch Italian and Jugoslav
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Plague Spreading
On Wider Front
In Son JOAQUIN
10000 Acres Threatened by Hordes Of
Slowly Advancing Grasshoppers as
Ranchers Muster All Manpower

COALINGA, Cal, April %. (UP)-Nature to the
aid of embated ranchers fighting invasion of countless
billions of grasshoppers today the of pests began
spreading over still wider
Climaxng week of hot, dry weather most favorable
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Markets IN PRlEE

Butter Los Angeles, 25c; Butterfat Imperial
Valley, fob. ranch grade A, &c; manufacturing
milk 251sc; route gathered cream, 22c.
L. A. Hay: Us. No. 1, $14; us. No. 2 Ieafy,
1885, u. S. No. 2, S11-12; MINI. Flax, May $1.H
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
WEATHER

Maximum temperature 104; minimum So; am.
emperature 64 humidity 81; noon temperature 81
humidity II; pm temperature 100, humidity a.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

Total Cash, Checks and Drafts Sent
through The Two III Centre Banksl
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
New Century Club

I Mrs. ROyden Hammond. of Dover
/ librarian of the State Library Com
mission, was the guest speaker at the
Milford New Century Club on Mon
/ day and gave a very comprehensive
account of the libraries now securing
| state aid. those which are in the
process of organization, and descrip-
tions of buildings in which they are
housed Detailed accounts of the
book mobile. it's operations, its pa
irons. and the service it renders
were told also by Mrs, Hammond.
Kent and Sussex counties have the
benefits of this travelling library.
while New Castle has one route of
hundred miles which is served in
the same way. The State Library
Commission is composed of three
members from each county. In the
past ten years the number of librar-
les in the state receiving state aid
has increased from four to ten. These
and many more interesting facts
were brought out in Mrs. HammOnd's
interesting talk. Mrs. Charles G.
Prettyman. president of Milford Lii
brary, was another speaker of the
afternoon and had as her subject
the Libraries of Milford" The first
library in Milford was organized in
1882 and was situated in part OF
the rooms now occupied by the Odd
Fellows Lodge. 1t was stOckhOld-
ers possession and Mrs. Robert
Grier, of Salisbury. is the only liv-
ing member. The books later became
the possession of the Milford schools.
The next library was only for young
readers, and was made possible by
the generosity of Mrs. MOllie Brown. I
OF Philadelphia. but then a resident
of Milford. Mrs. Brown encourages
the young boys and girls to come to
her library, even having story hour I
for their pleasure. Later she gave
her library to be the beginning of the .
present fine library of Milford, which
contains six thousand books. Miss
Edith Simpson. club chairman of
Library and Literature. presented
this fine program. which was inter
esting to the members. The art
object for the week was very fit
ting one. being a portrait of Mrs.
Mollie Brown, loaned by the Milford
Library.
The teams of Mrs. Wallace McFaul
and Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs announced
that they will have a rummage sale
in the Marshall Hospital building on
May 6.
Next week will be Public Welfare
Day. and one that the members look
forward to from year to year because
1f Mrs. William Marshall's coutinu-
ince as the chairman. Many educa-
ional and instructive things have I
been brought out in her programs.
This year Public Welfare will be :
reated from the standpoint of the
lome and its security. Miss Marion
3reck, of Dover, will be one speaker
md Miss Marjorie Starkweather who ,
will present the spiritual side of Pub :
ic Welfare. will be the other. Rev.
Joseph Vaughn. of Milton. and Mrs. I
Ralph Baker, of Georgetown, will be
he solOists for the afternoon. =
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
DOVER STORE COOKING AND
CANNING DEMONSTRATION

How would you housewives who
ere not enjoying your dinners like
TO have one. two. three, or even
more leisure hours every day? Well.
you can. and very easily. too! And
we do not ask you to take our word
tor it. Simply go to the Dover
branch of Sears, ROebuck Co, THE
Worlds Largest Store and let Mr..
II. T. Savake, the acknowledgement
dietitian. show you how this seeming
miracle can be accomplished with
Sears famous "Kook-Kwick" Pres
sure Cookers. You will hear news
of interest about these wonderful
cooking vessels. which represent as
great an advance in the art of cook
ing as does the electric light over
the kerosene lamp.
See this marvellous. improved
cocker at work. Watch complete
meal cooked in Is minutesi Learn
how to cut fuel bills prevent
meat shrinkage and save vita
minis, mineral salts and flavors in
your food. Discover the method that
processes 100 quarts of vegetables
IN a day method approved by
she U. S. Dept. of Agriculture! DEM
every day from April 3rd
through April Sth.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
"TOPPER TAKES A TRIP"
AT REESE THEATER

Another super program has been
announced by the Reese Theater. not
only in pictures, but a program OF
renovation so scheduled that at no
time will it interrupt the regular
routine of the theater. The Reese
Theater, long recognized as the axis
of Delaware and Maryland enter
tainment. will receive a new dress
for the spring and coming seasons.
According to Mr. Harrington, the
managing director. contracts have
been signed for a massive front to be
lighted by over twelve hundred feet
OF neon. Coupled with the extensive
improvements to the interior, this
theater will rank as the most COM
pletely equipped theater on the East
ern Shore.
Another big weekend show is list
ed for Saturday. April l. Charles
Ruggles. Mary BOland. Donald O'Con-
nor and Billie Lee have the feature
roles in boy Trouble" the Para
mount hit that is giving the whole
country a laugh.
On Monday and Tuesday, April 3-4.
the Fox Film Co. presents THE Little
Princess" with Shirley Temple. Ac-
cording to critics. THE Little Prin-
cess" is the best Shirley Temple pic
ture to date. Richard Greene and
Anita Louise ably support Shirley
in this hit of hits.
On Wednesday. April 5. James Gag
ney and Rosemary Lane in THE
Kid"
Tom Brown is featured in THE |
Duke of West Point" the picture for |
and Friday. April and z.
A big weekend show is scheduled |
'or April 8. Topper Takes A Trip"
s the picture, and Roland Young and
Constance Bennett are the stars of
his fun show.
Tex Ritter is the star of Shutdown
IN the Prairie" the second picture
isted for this super weekend show.
. Read Chronicle ads for bargains!
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
High School Assembly

A musical program, arranged by
Mr.. Miller. was given before the High
School Assembly on Wednesday
morning in the auditorium. 1t was
enjoyed by the students who respond
ed with rounds of applause after
each number. A larger number OF
visitors were present than is usual.
The program was as follows:
March-Our Guard-High School
Orchestra.
Hymn Onward. Christian Soldiers.
Bible Reading-John Bin. by
Catherine Rogers.
Lords Prayer.
Patriotic Song-America, the Beau
tiful
Flag Salute. led by Harold Hos
tedler.
Saxophone Solo. Deep Purple
Earl Williams.
Quartet. Were You There?" and
Moonlight and Roses"
Jimmy Clements
Irwin Salmons
Harold Kitchens
Clyde wilkins.
Solo. Darling Nellie Gray-Flor-
ence Peterson.
0rchestra-Black Eyes
Blue Danube
Grandfather's Clock.
March-Forever March.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
Milford Grange News

The program last Saturday eve
ming was one of the highlights OF
the season. 1t was most creditably
rendered by boys and girls of near
by All clubs and was enjoyed by a
large audience. Space forbids COM
ment on all items. but the recitation
THE New Teacher" by Betty
Strahle; the play. Mrs. O'Leary's
Cow" by members of the Cardinal
Club. and the musical selections Civ
en- by the little Sapp sisters deserve
special mention. So also does the
music of the Lone Rangers" of the
Milford club. Miss Olivia Kirby. n
former club member, delighted ev-
eryone with two readings, given in
a very pleasing and able manner.
The club members and guests were
cordially welcomed by Miss Ida
Roosa and club leaders, Miss Com
stock. Miss Frances Coulbourne and
Paris Kirby. were introduced and
each spoke few well chosen words.
Meeting begins promptly at 8 o.
clock next Saturday evening and an
interesting program of readings and
varied items will be given. Professor
"Whatsit" is expected to be present
and will conduct an information
number.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
ADAMS x ROADS

MIR. and Mrs. Jim Binder of Allan
tic City. who have been through the
western states and spending the win
ter in California and Florida, stopped
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fountain
from Friday noon until Monday
morning. and called on other rela-
tives.
C. W. Adams spent Friday. Satur-
day and Sunday in Wilmington at
tending NJ. E. Conference and visit
ing relatives and friends.
Mrs. John Adams and Mrs. Ethel
Wright called on Mrs. Will Davis
Friday evening and presented her
with a lovely box of fruit from the
Smithville Home-Makers Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wheatley and
son Wayne visited her relatives on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Collins and son
spent Sunday with her sister and
family near Preston.
Al Johnson and son called on Mr.,
and Mrs. j. w. johnson on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31

Buy, Boost and Build Milford.
-
Now is the time to plant your
early potatoes.
The Slaughter Neck Ladies Aid
will meet Tuesday evening, April 4,
with Mrs. David Farens as hostess.
The cheerful song of the robin is
a much pleasanter sound to be awak-
ened by than the metallic clang of
an alarm clock.
The Ladies Aid of the Avenue
Methodist Church will hold its April
meeting on Wednesday, the fifth, at
three, in the Sunday school room of
the church.
The Milford Business and Pro-
fessional Girls Club will have
meeting on Monday evening, April 3,
at 8 o'clock in the Community Build
ing.
The Kings Daughters will meet
for the April session at the home OF
Mrs. William 3. Nutter or Thurs
day, April 6. at three. Election of
officers will take place at that time.
Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard will en-
tertain the members of the Mite So
ciety of the First Presbyterian
Church at her home on West Front
street. Wednesday, April 5, at three
o'clock.
Will all those who have enve-
lOpes for the imaginary bake please
return them to the one who gave ,
themout. 1t is quite necessary that
the program committee make re-
port to the Hospital Auxiliary this
month.
The Mizpah Circle of the Presby-
ierian Church will have covered
dish supper for the members on
Tuesday evening. April at $3.50.
the supper a business
meeting and election of officers will
be held.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
CEDARS ENJOYED VISIT
TO STATE SHRINE CLUB
tcontinueu IRON First PAa .

NANAeN1 ApAA Nhob EAkNs
ditorium, mingling with guests from
most everywhere.
Howard W. Bramhall, Grand Tall
Cedar of Evergreen Forest, was call
ed before the microphone and intro
duced as head Of the DOWNSTAIRS,
amid thunderous applause. In a
short address he extended greetings
from Evergreen to the Shriners,
thanking the hosts for the reception
accorded the forty-niners and for the
hospitality of the mobiles.
Grand Tall Cedar James Whaley of
Brandywine Forest, No. 20, made n
short address on the Tall Cedar Or
ganization. District Representative
Bert Croll was presented, but did not
make an address.
The program that began a little
late was carried to all parts of the
building by an elaborate amplifying
system, and kept every minute oc-
cupied until midnight.
Brandywine Forest Band, under
the direction of ]. Norris Robinson,
one of the best known band leaders
of the east, played a concert of pop
ular music, featuring Ray Hogue,
trombone soloist. that brought
round after round of applause.
The outstanding vaudeville show
that featured Judy Cummings, with
her Charlie Mccarthy and Jimmie
Walker. harmonica artist, was con-
sidered the best part of the profess
sional entertainment.
Evergreen Forests entertainment
committee booked these two artists
for a future ceremonial in Milford.
DR.. Walter Morgan, of Wilmington,
an old pal of Evergreen members,
was on hand to greet the forty-nin-
ers.
Bill Kirk, with delicious eats ar
rived at 11:45, bringing to a close a
big fraternal social meeting.
Evergreen Forest is preparing to
hold its April ceremonial in the
Building on April 12.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
All CLUB NOTES

Etiquette for the Host and Hos
! tess" was the subject discussed by
Miss Helen l.. Comstock. county club
agent. at the regular monthly meet
ing of the Senior Cardinal All Club
on Thursday evening. March %, at
the home of Eleanor Brown. A mock
dinner with Betty Strakle as hostess.
Eugene Parker as host and Jane
Scott and Hummel Sapp as guests,
was served. Final plans for the pro-
gram the club presented at Milford
Grange on Saturday night were
made.
One new member, Jack Krone. was
admitted Twenty five members.
Miss Helen l.. Comstock and Miss
Frances Coulbourne. local club lead
er, were present. The next meeting
will be on April % at the home of
FRANKLIN Morgan.
Jane. Scott. club reporter.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
Local And State ,NeuOs

/ Palm Sunday!
-
Watch for next weeks Chronicle.
-
Farmers are busy with their
spring plowing.
Cleanup for spring, remove waste
from the attic and cellar.
-
Let us hope Milford's business
will return to normalcy when the
Plaza opens.
Fresh merchandise, attractive
window displays, and substantial ad-
vertisements in the Chronicle"
spells success, "Mr. Merchant"
Mr. and Mrs Eugene E. Rogers of
Milford are being congratulated
upon the birth of a fine son. The
baby has been named Richard Allen.
Mrs. Rogers is the former Miss Ida
c. Stogdom, of Milton.
Don't forget to buy your ticket to
the Milford Easter dance, which will
be held in the Milford Community
Building Monday, April 10. Dancing
starts at 8 o'clock. Proceeds to go
to the Milford Memorial Hospital.
-
The very active members of the
Houston Volunteer Fire Company
are holding a card, bingo and check
er party in the Community Hall in
that town this evening. They are
worthy of your patronage.
Kid Smith and the Smith Sisters
in their modern hillbillie musical
comedy show will appear in person
on the stage at the Glendale School
Auditorium on Friday. April IA,
sponsored by McColley's Chapel.
The Au%liary of the hospital Is
sponsoring a rummage sale on Sat
urday, April Is. Will all friends of
the hospital begin putting aside ar
ticles they wish to contribute. Or If
you will call Mrs. Willard Pierce,
anything you have, will be called
'or.