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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-12

to Shepherdstown and Harpers
Ferry on Sunday with the Misses
Phoebus of Chevy Chase.
A turkey supper will be held in
Damascus high school Saturday,
October %, by the Baker Council,
Daughters of America.
A birthday dinner was given to
Mr.. Claude Burdette at his home
on Sunday.
A meeting of the Alumni Asso-
citation of Damascus high school
was held on Monday night, and
several events to be held during
the winter were discussed, the first
being alumni Mite" to be held in
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Strange Street Names

Lisbon IN Portugal has sooo.
strange street names, including the
Street OF the Little Englishman
Street OF the Mother OF War 49,
Sau UeAy one Slreel, and the Auev
VI the arthur OF Goo
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-12
Eighty Miles to the Gala.

Development Of carburetors n,..
will enable automobiles to % s %
miles on one gallon of gasoline NV "
been predicted by Charles F 70 aS
tering' research director Of Geners,
Motors. al
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-12
u. S. CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATIONS OPEN
FOR TWO POSITIONS
Junior Veterinarian Post
To Pay $4,000; Junior
Nurse Also Sought

The United States Civil Service
has announced an open competi-
tive examination for the position
of junior veterinarian, $4,000 a
year, Bureau of Animal Industry,
Department of Agriculture. Com
pletion of full course of study
in a recognized veterinary college
is required. Applicants must not
have passed their 45th birthday.
Applications for this examina-
ton must be on file in the COM
missions office at Washington,
not later than November 6.
The commission also announced
an examination for the position
of junior graduate nurse, $1,620
a year, in the U. S. Public Health
Service, and the Veterans Admin
istration. Because of the demand
for qualified eligibles, applications
will be accepted at the commits
sion's Washington office until fur
Their notice. High-school study
and completion Of a specified
training course in a recognized
nursing school are required, ex-
cept that applications may be ac-
copied under certain conditions
from persons now in attendance
in their final year of training.
Applicants must not have passed
their 35th birthday.
Full information may be OBJ
tanned from the secretary of the
U. S. Civil Service Board of Ex-
aminers at any first or second
class post office.
man of Hasbrouck Heights, N. J..
and Miss Adele German of Jersey
City, N. J.
Mrs. Alfred Christie, Jr., of the
Grove and her father, Mr.. George
Morrison of Washington left Tues
day to spend week at the New
York Worlds Fair.
Mr.. G. A. Chadwick, Sr., of Oak
mont, returned Thursday from
hunting and fishing trip to Maine
and Canada. Mr.. Chadwick was
successful in bringing down deer.
He was gone a week.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-12

November, date to be announc,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-12

rides this streamlined
Feak nearly three miles above level
plenty OF that Rail-
way relies Sinclair He power
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

per.
District Attorney Otis Babcock
filed the 186-page report, said to
contain sensational disclosures,
with Merriam last week but Kenny
pointed cut it had not been trans
mitted to the legislature or any
other public official Gov. Gilbert
l.. Olson also said today that he
had querried Merriam where to
find the report so he could release
it.
A proposed constitutional amend
ment calling for S400 per month
salaries for senators and $500 for
assemblymen was introduced in the
senate by Senator James J. Hollis
ter. Democrat OF Gaviota. The
measure, which would have to be
voted ON at a general election if
it passed by the legislature, would
increase the present salaries $100
a month.
A proposed constitutional amend
ment by Senator James B. Holo-
han, Santa Cruz Democrat, would
do away with the present February
legislative recess.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
Sweeping Freight Rate Cut Ordered
In Most Momentous' Decision Ever
Handed Downby State Commission

Feb. Is and the new rates will 90
into effect 80 days later on May l6.
Commission officials said the or
der applied to 500 common carriers
and 5000 trucking companies who
operate 10000 units of transporta-
ton equipment in the state and
would directly affect every business
and industry in California
At the same time. the commits
sion remarked that California Suf-
ferS from an overabundance Of
transportation" with too many
trucking companies, since the COM
mission lacks the power to limit
the number.
THE principal purpose of the new
rate schedule SIS to stop destructive
rate-cutting and stabilize rate
structures on a reasonable nom
discriminatory and compensatory
level" said Warren K. Brown, di-
rector OF the transportation depart
ment.
The voluminous order supercedes
IA previous mandates of the COM
mission on rail and truck rates.
Unmanufactured agricultural COM
modities and certain commodities
of lesser Importance which required
individual investigation were ex-
empt from the order.
Rail and truck lines were expect
ed to republish their rate schedules
between now and May l6 when the
order takes final effect.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
County's Old Age
Pension Payments
S174,000 in Year
Welfare Director Gives
Annual Office Report
Covering Past Year

Old age security recipients
in Imperial county received
S174,737 in 1888.
Of this amount the federal
government paid SIS out of
every $50 payment and the state
and county split the remainder,
County Welfare Director Phil Hof-
man said in his annual report of
the work of his department.
A total of 274 applications for
the benefits were received during
the year and 1877 approved.
This week there were SIG active
cases listed in the files with the
cost set at $l6,557. There were 80
applications pending. The average
payment is $3190, Holman said.
During 1888 Imperial county dis
pensed $12,l69 to 2,290 individuals
in direct relief. Eight persons were
given special medical, dental, and
hospital care at a cost of $l,095.
Ninety-five county indigents were
buried at a cost of $518. A total of
1T physically handicapped persons
we're assisted by the county in 1893.
AS veterans service officer, Hof-
man reported that he assisted vet
Grams, and widows and orphans
of veterans in insurance adjust
mentS, capitalization and other
claims. The grand total of the
money involved was $30,216.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
Mooney Hearing
Set for Saturday
BY New Governor

SACRAMENTO, Jan 4. tUP)-
Labor prisoner Tom Mooney will
be brought to Sacramento for his
pardon hearing Saturday, with the
entire proceedings not expected to
require more than two hours, Gov,
Culbert l.. Olson declared in a
press conference today.
Il have received no protests or
arguments against granting a par
don Olson said, 'but if anybody
has anything to present which
throws new light on the case, and
not Just occupy time, we'll hear
him"
The hearing will be held in the
assembly chamber at 10 am. Satur-
day. Mooney has been measured for
his going away suit at San Quen-
tin prison and Olson has indicated
he will free the famous prisoner
serving a life term for throwing
a bomb during San Francisco's 1916
Preparedness Day parade.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
U.S.. Ends Fiscal
HaIf-Year Facinu
Growing Deficit

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. up
The federal government ended the
first six months of the 1889 fiscal
year with a gross deficit of 81 SOL
920,303, the treasury disclosed to-
day.
In the corresponding six months
last year the gross deficit amount
ed to S552, SAL TIA.
Spending in the first six months
totaled $4,529 ,205, 700 as compared
with $3,728,755 29O last year. In
come was $2,927 285,3 1896, a decrease
of almost $25O,OOO0OO from the
comparable period last year
The presidents revised budget,
issued last July 13, enviSaged
gross deficit of $4,084 ,887 900 for the
entire fiscal year.
The public debt stood at a new
peak of $39 ,427. 1873 ,90l which COM
pared with S37,279, pol, ,518 on the
same date last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

mary hearing on kidnapping charges
growing out of Ell Centro's Oriental
gambling puzzle.
Sheffield said Eyes sir" once and
Kubo said not a word during the
ten minutes they stood before the
bar while attorneys Wrangled over
date for the preliminary. Kubo
the japanese chauffeur accused
with Sheffield and H. Yamatoda
of kidnapping Lefty" Sonoda on
the night of Friday, Dec. %, and
taking him to Mexicali, stood silent
ly with folded arms while Judge
Nuffer continued their bail at $4,000
each and refused request to raise
it to $4,000.
Sheffield and Kubo arrived in Ell
Centre after driving from Los An
geles Wednesday morning with
Ward Sullivan, attorney. They left
for the coast Immediately after
arraignment. kidnapping charges
which they face grew out of what
Ell Centre police described as an
attempt of coast gamblers to
muscle in" and create gambling
concession in Ell Centre. Police
Chief j. Sterling OsWalt maintain
ed Sonoda was kidnapped because
he is a witness against Yamatoda,
asserted "kingpin' in coast gam
Continued on Page 6. Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

WORKS progress Administration un-
til June 30
Sen. Carl A. Hatch, D., N. M,
who was defeated by slim margin
in attempts to write a ban on
political activity into last years
relief appropriation, submitted the
two proposals as senators were
given their first opportunity in the
new session to introduce bills and
resolutions.
Il do not consider them a COM
plete answer to the problem,
Hatch said. "But they will give us
a start, and 1 hope that a more
comprehensive plan can be worked
out soon"
One bill would prohibit political
activity by all federal employees
except policy making and elective
officials. The others would give
congress wide powers to police"
primary and general elections, and
prohibit intimidation or coercion
"by any person. Hatch said it was
designed to reach those not in
federal employment"
Sen. William H. King. D. Utah.
vigorous opponent of the present
relief system, introduced a bill un-
der which the secretary of the
treasury would be authorized to al
locate refunds to the states on
basis CT proven need.
Opponents of the WPA comment
ed enthusiastically on the report
of the senate campaign expendi-
lures committee criticizing WPA.
"It proves that there can be non
partisan courage in the senate. and
l hope that this courage becomes
contagious said Sen. Arthur H.
Vandenberg, r., Mich.
Sen, Walter F. George, D. Ga.
predicted that "as result of all
these legislative proposals there
will be some form Of legislation to
prevent the use of federal funds
directly or indirectly for political
purposes
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
SociaIite Taken
In Passport Case

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 4. .(UP)-
Mrs. Anita Imelda Bowie, who re-
Gently was involved in a court bat
tie over the 100000 estate of her
husband, the late Allan st. John
Bowie, Hillsborough socialite and
engineer. today surrendered to fed
eral authorities who accuse her of
falsifying passport information
Released on $500 bail, Mrs. Bowie.
together with her mother Mrs.
Ellen B. Hughes, and James Joseph
OBrien, 43, former dude ranch OPP
orator, was to face U. S. Commits
sioner E. E. Williams on conspiracy
charges next Tuesday.
The federal charges are that Mrs.
Bowie and CBrien made a round
the-World trip together while Mrs.
Bowie was still married to her hus-
band
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

FISH SAID tnat II Roper or any
official spent public money for
non-public purposes, he should be
forced to reimburse the govern
ment
Acting Comptroller General Rich
ard N. Elliott charged in his an
nual report to congress yesterday
that in 1884 and 1885, soda water.
flowers, cigars and cigaretS were
vouchered as paint, provisions or
supplies" for the Eala. He estimat-
ed that the boat which belongs to
the steamboat inspection service
of the department of commerce,
costs $3.50 week to operate, and
that in the six months period on
which he reported, $9,506 was spent
(which was not authorized under
the appropriation providing for in
spection service"
Rep. John Taber, r., N. Y, con-
tended that Republican members
of the house appropriations COM
mittee exposed" the private par
ties aboard the Eala two or three
years ago. Fish said that the small
Republican minority had made it
impossible to take action then,
but predicted that this years dou-
bled COP house membership, to-
gether with "honest minded" Dem
OcratS, would force an investiga-
ton
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
Parker Dam Sees
Near.FIood Level

PARKER, Ariz., Jan. 4. tUP)-
The flow of water through Parker
dam on the Colorado river here is
expected to reach a peak of 10000
second feet this week for the first
time since the dam was built, H.
P. Bunger, chief engineer, said to-
day.
Bunger said near-flood level
was being maintained to determine
an accurate celebration system for
water measures at the gates of the
dam. The normal discharge is about
6000 second feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

tions of Japan in the Pacific and
to forestall possible European en-
croachment upon the western
hemisphere.
A five man naval board, headed
by Rear Admiral Arthur j. Hep
burn, member of the navy's gen.
eral board, reported to congress
that funds are needed for estab-
lishment of new fleeS facilities in
the Caribbean, Alaskan and Far
Western Pacific areas.
The board declared that American
security and territorial integrity
might eventually depend upon
greater air, surface and undersea
Continued on Page 6, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
Warren Promises Inquiry
Into New Bribery Charge

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 4. CUP) -
Attorney General Earl Warren to-
day announced a thorough inves-
tigaticn would be made of bribery
charges involving a former boxing
commissioner and one of former
Governor Frank F.. Merriam's last
minute" appointees to a superior
court judgeship.
After a conference with Gov. Cul-
bert l.. Olson, Warren said he had
determined to make the inquiry of
the basis of statements made to
him by Joseph H. Stevens, Sacra-
ento banker and member of the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
DIRECTORS TO PLAN
FARM BUREAU DRIVE

Farm bureau pOIltics VIII be dis
carded for at least one month Sat
urday afternoon when directors
meet to discuss plans for the an
nual membership drive
Frank Pierce. state director of
organization. will attend the meet
ing to aid in the organization of
drive teams, according to C. F..
Kamm, new bureau president.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

vene with arms" to prevent aggres-
sion.
But then in his annual message
on the state of the union-a mes
sage that bristled with bold chal-
lenge to dictator states-the Presi-
dent added:
Words may be futile, but war
is not the only means of command
ing a decent respect for the opin-
ions of mankind.
There are many methods short
of war, but stronger than mere
words, of bringing home to aggres-
sor governments the aggregate
sentiments of our people"
Mr.. Roosevelt asked specifically
for amendment or revision of the
existing neutrality laws to end the
possibility that such statutes may
aid, encourage or assist an aggreS-
sor nation in any manner.
Mr.. Roosevelt delivered his mes
sage in person before a joint ses-
sion of house and senate in the
formers chamber on the second
day of the first session of the 18th
congress.
He spoke not to congress alone
but to the nation and to the world.
His words were broadcast in Eu-
rope and Latin America as he ut
tered them. At hourly intervals to-
day his thoughts and his defense
of democracy washed the world in
translated versions. In Italian,
Spanish, German, French and Por-
tugueSe the Presidents cracking
Continued ON Poge 6. Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
Trade Expert to
Address Chamber

Problems of world trade and the
results of initiation will be discussed
by G. Riedlin, foreign trade expert.
at the Associated Chambers of
Commerce meeting in Calexico
Thursday night.
His experience in Germany prior
TO the period of wild initiation in
that country form the basis for his
conclusions regarding the American
policy in the face OF possible infla-
ton here.
President E. E. Cavanah will pre-
side at the meeting at the DeAnza
hotel at 7 pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
LEGISLATURE Demands Merriam Hand
Over Graft Probing Grand Jurys
Report 10 New Attorney Genera!

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 4 UP) -
Former Gov. Frank F.. Merriam was
asked today in a senate resolution
to furnish Attorney General Earl
Warren with a report of the grand
jury investigation of legislative cor
ruption charges. The resolution
was the highlight Of quiet sessions
in both houses.
Senator Robert Kenny Of Los An
geles introduced a similar resolu-
ton yesterday to force release Of
the report to the public but his
second measure today passed unan-
give the report to Warren, who was
TO examine it and take such ac-
ton as he may deem fit and pro-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
Lettuce Growers
May CurtaiI IS

County Agriculture inspectors
collected signatures of valley let
tuce growers Wednesday following
approval of a plan to eliminate
shipment Of six dozen size lettuce
at meeting of Arizona and Imper-
ial Valley lettuce growers and ship
pers Tuesday night.
signatures of 100 percent Of
growers from both areas is neces-
sary before the plan can be put
into effect, according to B. A. Har-
rleann county agricultural COM
missioner. A majority OF valley
growers will have signed by Thurs
lay.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4. CUP)-
The California railroad commission
today ordered practically every rail
and trucking line in the state to
reduce freight rates on approx
mately 600 commodities carried in
inIastate commerce. The commits
sion characterized its order as "the
most momentous" it ever rendered.
The order comprised 80 pages.
The order will become effective
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

state board of prison terms and
paroles.
Under fire were Mark Lee Meg
laddery, Jr.. MerriemS former
secretary and Megladderys former
law partner, Edwin Geary, an un-
successful candidate for reappoint
ment to the boxing commission.
On allegations made by Stevens
the two men assertedly were in
volved in transaction in which it
was reported $3.50 was paid to OBJ
tain executive clemency for Clar-
ence A. Leddy, convicted murderer.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

to use that amount. The bid was
estimated on a minimum delievery
of 310O gallons, l2A cents a gallon
for third structure. 1871 cents gall
Ion for second structure and 1914
cents a gallon for first structure
gasoline.
BY means OF the contract, all
school districts may avail them
selves of the price Gasoline Is de-
livered under the contract TO the
county farm and hospital. the coun-
ty garage and TO all five road dis
tricts.
The board voted 10 buy 5000
worth of law books required by
superior court judges In making
their decisions. The books will be
kept in the county law library.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

11uSl L. OSDOlllS, Ille CIldlTIlldIl
last year.
The list of appointive officers of
the county remained intact in view
of a resolution passed by the board
in January of last year. At that
time the officers were appointed to
serve at the will and pleasure OF
the board"
Supervisor I. Schlatter of Calex-
ico resigned his post as chairman
of the committee in charge of the
county farm and hospital. Super
visor A. Y. Preble was appointed
to take his place.
The county gasoline contract
went to the low bidder, the Carter
Hunter company The county esti-
mated 10000 gallons would be used
every month but did not guarantee
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
Fog Blankets l.V.
May Be Repeated

Fog blanketcd Imperial Valley
Wednesday morning and possible
fog was predicted for Thursday by
Woodrow C. Jacobs, meteorologist
for the fruit frost service.
Jacobs reported there was no
general rainstorm in prospect for
Thursday or Friday despite low
hanging clouds. Temperatures
will be above freezing even in cold
est sections of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
1st Auto License
Receipts $4,000

Cash receipts for the first day
IF The automobile license renewal
period totaled $4,000 with 469 sets
Of plates for pleasure cars distri-
buted to Imperial valley residents
by the highway patrol.
The first days business this year
exceeded that of last year by more
than 100 sets of plates.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

AmCng Merriams last official
acts was to commute Leddys SEN
tence to time served on the rec
ommendation of Santa Clara coun-
ty officials. Leddy had been on
parole from San quentin since De-
cember 1898. He was convicted
for the "hoe murder" of Robert
Hill, Jr.
Another last minute" act of the
former governor was the appoint
ment of Megladdery to an Alameda
county superior court vacancy, car
rying a yearly salary of $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04

Fond Concern
The reason why Rex Zinn KEPT
leaving the New Years eve parties
only TO return. for few minutes
and then leave again. was thai
one of his sowS was "expectant'
and Rex was anxious. His anxiety
was unnecessary. At last reports
SOW and litter were doing nicely.
All In Knowing How
Rex Zinn gets a double dose to-
day.
When the Future Farmers were
fearful the school board would not
approve funds to send stock to the
fair at San Francisco, Rex quietly
went to the board of supervisors
made his plea. and all was hunky
dorey.
"Shucks," said Rex. They was
barking at the wrong tree!"
Taking a Chance
That thing sprouting on Laur-
cnce Hanson's upper lip Is NOUS
tache that he said he would not
shave until his Central basketball
team has chalked up three victories
in a row Someone remarked RAJ
ther unkindly RR thought, 81
wonder how Laurie will look with
a handlebar mouStache."
Quite a Hunch-
Little Marjorie SoneS, tWo-year-
old daughter CT Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry SoneS, listened intently while
President RoosevcltS voice came
over the radio. Suddenly she look
cd up at her mother and asked:
rs that Santa CLAUSE
Mrs. SoncS answered in the ne
gative. and thereby laid herself
open TO some persons RR WotS of
who might think differently.
Nuts to You--
There were smiles all over the
city hall when B. B. Emerson OF
Portales, N. M. sought license for
selling a carload of peanuts.
RR can't quite put his finger on
why, but there certainly is some
thing amusing in bringing a truck
full of goobers all the way from
New Mexico. Maybe he did it on
bet.
A Ratified Joe
Joe Morrow gets recozntion. at
least. The other evening AdClpli
Kath, Bob ErSkinc and several
other teachers, gave him a stork
shower and they said it was mar
velous to behold to see the crimson
bushes start at his neck and cas-
cade over his bald head, wave al
ter wave of rosy surges.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
ROOSEVELT RECOMMENDS
ARMS APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. IUPJ
President Roosevelt today rec
commended to congress that il
appropriate S36,500.000 in the
first deficiency bill for replace
ments of naval vessels, and for
arnOr, armament and ammuni-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
SoIons
Study
w e stward Barriers
Gale d Major Part
Of Arms Program

WASHINGTON, Jan. A.
(UP) - Congress began to-
lay a study of recommended
ions for extension of United
States naval defense design
ed to halt any territorial aspira-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
Senator Proposes Far Reaching Laws
ToTake Politics Out ofReIief,
Set Congress to Guard All Voting
Beaten Last Session, Scion Comes Back With
Move to Ban Ballot Coercion of Any Federal
EmplOye; Predicts Passage by New Congress

WASHINGTON Jan. 4. (UP) - Two far reaching
to take politics out of relief introduced
in the senate today President Roosevelt prepared
ask in special message late this week appro-
pirate Approximately S7000 more to continue the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-04
B.M. Graham, Braw|ey Supervisor, New
Chairman Of County Board Here; All
Appointive Officers Stay on lob

B. NJ Graham of Brawley elected chairman of
the Imperial county board of supervisors at the first meet
ing of the year.
He was elected by unanimous vote of the board in
session at the house Tuesday afternoon