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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
u AMBLING
X EPORTER

Sold Out
If this keeps up, there won't
even be standing room around Still
man Badger. The husky chap ex-
planned:
Everyone seems anxious to ac-
company me, If We go to war. They
all want to stand behind mel"
How about saving a spot for RR,
Badge?
New Fields
4 Elmer Waters and Dad" Harrell,
self-croWned checker champions
for Imperial Valley, have annexed
new titles, it would appear UP ar
Jacumba Sunday, who did we find
in the park but the two champs
lolling under the trees in disgust
ing luxury, Turing the local yokeis
into the checker net.
Just a few more to go and then
we will have cleaned up this ter
ritory,' they remarked with ex-
DItSSlOllS Int Vic SdO olICi WIG
canary'S demise.
Piece by Piece
Among slips that pass in the
type, here was one that made us
sit up and take notice:
"Grade-A milk, Guernsey COWS
in milk bottles"
4 That's carrying the installment
plan a bit too far.
Come Back
Are you the editor?"
The editor took a look at Herm
Mathis angry countenance and
replied:
WELL" said Herm. Who was
responsible for that story about
the schools opening up? It's bad
enough to know it already, without
being reminded of it,"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
Plan TO Partition
Poland 4th Time
Drawn by Invaders
Gigantic New Alignment
OF European Nations
Hoped For by Berlin
By JOE ALEX MORRIS
United Press Foreign News Edit,

ny JOE ALLA MOhHlS
United Press Foreign News Editor
Soviet Russia joined with
Nazi Germany today for the
fourth partitioning of Po-
In both Berlin and Moscow, the
outline of terms for redrawing the
map of eastern Europe began to
emerge.
A six point plan based on the
crushing of the Polish armies (al-
though the Poles still fought on
west of the Vistula) by the Nazi
and Soviet military pincers was
published on official suggestion in
Berlin. 1t called for "reorganiza-
ton" of the Polish people into cor
porate bodies.
In Moscow, the official govern
ment newspaper Izvestia indicated
Continued on Page 2, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
NAZIS, RUSSIANS
NEGOTIATE DIVISIONS

BERLIN, Sept. 18. (UP)-Well in
formed foreign office sources said
today that Russian and German
military officials now are negOtiat-
ing their respective zones for Oc-
cupatiOn i'm Poland. 1t was be-
lieved in these sources that the
German and Soviet troops would
contact each other within two days
in Poland.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
BRITAIN WILL PROTEST
RUSSIAN AGGRESSION

LONDON, Sept. 18. (UP) - The
British government has decided to
protest to the Soviet government
against the Russian invasion Of
Poland, according to information
reaching foreign embassies here
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
WAR
BULLETINS
BIDDLE GOING
TO FRENCH REFUGE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18. up
Secretary of State COrdell Hull said
today that J. Anthony Biddle, U. s.
ambassador to Poland, will probably
go to France for the present. Biddle
has left Poland.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
EnroIIment Hits
New Peaks When
Schools Reopen
All e. Centro Schools Show Increase
In Number Of First Day Pupils; Boost
General Throus shout County System

School enrolment reached heights in Imperial
county Monday thousands Of children treked back to
class at the close of the summer vacation
Enrolment expected to continue for several days
school officials said making enrolment totals different
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
Landon, Knox Accept Roosevelt Bid
To Attend Neutrality Conference
Preceding Special Session Thursday

WASHINGTON Sept. 18. (UP)-The White House
announced today that Alfred M Landon and COL Frank
Knox, Republican presidential and vice presidential can
didates in 1886, will join in President Rooseves pre-
congress discussion of neutrality problems Wednesday,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
Russians Claim
Great Patriotism

MOSCOW, Sept 18. (UP)-Russia claimed sweeping
advances by its Red army along mile front in Poland
today and accompanying tremendous upsurge of pa
trotic feeling in Russia.
communique of the general staff of the Red army
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18
Los Angeles Hotter Than Valley asfa|I
Heat Wave Grips Southland; Fourteen
Year Record Smashed on Coast

Los Angeles hotter than Ell Centre Monday as
southen California sweered in the fourth day of record
shattering heat
The temperature scared to O2 degrees during the fore
Angeles while the mercury stood at 100 de-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-18

Butter: Los Angeles, sic; but
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch,
grade A, 4Oc; manufacturing milk.
32c; route gathered cream, 291ac.
l.. A. Hay: u. s. No. S15-16;
U. S. No. 2 leafy $14-15.5O; u s No.
2 $13-13.5O. Mpls flax sept. $1.70A.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-14
Not g Dream .

quarter Of million people hold the destiny of
Imperial Valley in their hands
They aren't here yet-some of them--and some of
them haven't yet thought of coming here. They will
come at the rate of a thousand a year-because
they needed They will find Jobs waiting for them,
in agriculture and industry, and of the Jobs will
be the valley itself has considered only vaguely
up to now.
Some of them will come to people East Mesa lands
hundreds of acres of it. They will come to work in flax
processing mills in citrus canneres in processing plants,
in stores, in business houses
They will come because, Just southern California
the most rapidly growing part Of the nation Imperial
Valley is the most rapidly growing part of southern
Cafornia-thc most logical point for expansion. A
future population Of quarter million is not dream
il is conservative estimate based established facts.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-14

by the California Taxpayers
association.
For the future, with vast
areas of new farming land
coming into cultivation, n
quarter of a million appears
not unlikely for Imperial
county.
Between 1910 and 1920 the
valleys population increas-
ed at the rate Of 5000 per-
sons a year. From 1920 to
1880 the rate of increase
slowed to LOO persons
year. Using the conservative
figure of 10000 as the val
ley's present population, the
rate Of increase between
1890 and 1899 is LOO a year.
y In 1880 Imperial ranked
doth in population of the
states So counties.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-14
Fewer
'Won1e en-
In |. v.

Imperial county appears to be a
mans world!
-, Population figures show that men
ftnumber women more than one
2nd a half to one. The same per-
centagc appears constant in cities
MS we'll as in the rural areas.
In FL Centre the 1880 census gave
= 4,693 males and 3,74l females OF
the total there were 6,617 white.
GOT colored and 1910 foreign.
In the county as a whole there
were 35,088 males, 25,8l5 females,
of which 33,l36 were white, 1854
colorcd and 258l3 foreign.
In Brawley the table gave All
white, 1914 colored and 5,534 foreign
Families in Imperial county in
1880 totaled 1903, with Al persons
per family. ifty-four per cent were
white, three per cent colored. 30
per cent Mexican, seven per cent
japanese and six per cent miscel-
laneouS.
The 1890 federal census gave
these population figures for I'M
perial Valley communities:
Brawley-10,439. 1881 in 1910
CalexicO- 6,299. (797 in 1910)
$50.
EI Centro- 8,434. Q,610 in 1910
Holtville- 1,718. (729 in 1910
Imperial 1943. Q,257 i'm 1910
More recent estimates on growth
of Imperial Valley cities give Ell
Centro a population of $4,000 or
more
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-14
FACT NO. 7
= Q = .
Valley Population Climbed
From $4,000 TO 10000

In 1910 Imperial Valleys population 10000 In
1880 when the last federal taken had climbed This
61 The
TWICE! Now nine years later 1889 the coty population
tnaed at 10000 high The
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-14

These figures shOm Whdt
"dOHbing' means. The small
figure abOUe This represents
Imperial Valleys population
in 1920. The iWge figure on
The right represents The pop
Hi0iiOD in late 1889, tWicc Us
imgc.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-14

Imperial county appears to be a
mans world!
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-14
THE BI &c 4

The Big -Four convenences supplied t,
Imperial Valley homes by GAS are par
of modern, progressive life. Thirty year
ago such convenience was unknown, bu
today housewives may enjoy all the no
water they need just by turning the tap
keep foods fresh for days and days witt
Electlolux Silent gas refrigeration, pu
dinner in the oven and cook it automatic
ally without even being at home aftc
it is once started, press button and turn
on an efficient heating plant or cooling
system! Truly GAS has brought rea
1889 convenience to the valley and viii
continue to do SO for years to come Us,
it and enjoy the comforts it makes avail
able!
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Sound Building
Encouragedby
Federal HOUSING

"One of the advantages Of the
Federal Housing Administration
plan to a borrower is that unWise
and unsound steps are discouraged" !"
said M. O. King, chairman of the
El Centro Better Housing commit
tee.
Some persons diligently try to
incorporate an unusual feature in
to the design of the house which
in many instances proves distinct
block to its ready, resale possibili-
ties should they wish to sell at a
later date" said Mr.. King.
This does not mean that house
must be built to stock plans but
it does mean that the home builder
has the benefit and advice of FILA
experts who have made a study
of what constitutes good construc-
ton, good design as to convenience
and INABILITY, and determination
of real value in a dwelling" he
said.
"The m n MI um construction
standards as set up by the FILA
are designed to protect the mex
perienced home builder against
making mistakes of this kind and
will be readily recognized as such, -
concluded Mr.. King.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
By FRED AAIES

For those who like to have few
flowers but who do not have much
time to devote to their care, there
is nothing better than cannas.
Cannas are perennials, that is they
come up each year from roots, and
they provide riot Of color in the
garden all summer long. In fact,
in this climate, if protected little,
they will bloom all winter as well.
Cannas come in all Of the various
shades of red, pink. yellow and
orange, as well as in many striking
combinations of colors. They all
have attractive foliage, and they
will do well with a minimum of
care and attention. AS they null
tiply rather rapidly, TO obtain the
best results it is advisable to dig
your cannaS up each spring, divide
the roots and replant.
Another perennial which provides
flowers almost the year round with
out demanding any special care, is
the Pentstemon The Pentstemon
is one of our most common Cali
fornia wild flowers. IN the noun
famous areas, and 1t does exceed
ingly well under cultivation. Some
Of the better known varieties are:
Pentstemon Cobaea with flowers OF
layendar or pink; Pentstemon Sen
sation, which ranges from white to
red; Pentstemon Spectabilis, purple;
and Pentstemon Heterophylla,
which is a dwarf variety, growing
about twenty inches high and hav-
ing flowers Of bright blue color
ANY of these, when once establish
ed will provide bright spot in your
garden for several years.
Delphiniums require a little more
care and are little more particular
as to soil and moisture They are
really a flower for those who ex-
pect to devote considerable time to
their gardens. The Delphinium
should have fairly rich soil, should
be protected from the afternoon
sun, and should not be allowed 10
become dry. Those who are willing
10 give this extra attention will be
well repaid by the beauty of these
graceful blue Towering plants.
In the same category as TO care
we must place another blue flow
ering perennial, the Lily of the
Nile CAgapanthus Umbellatus). This
queenly aristocrat of the garden
will confer distinction upon any
home and delight the heart Of any
lover of floral beauty. Out of a
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30

Sones said. The addition is to be
finished in decorative celoteX.
Three rooms are also being added
to the Felipe Montoya home on
Hamilton street in FL Centre, Sones
reported.
Aubrey Moody. builder, reported
the Ed Covington home in Calexico
completed and ready to occupy.
Coyington planned to move in Sat
urday
Progress was reported on the
detention home in Imperial. the
addition to the Central club in e
Centro, and to the Kenneth Young
home on Commercial street. accord
ing to Mark McClelland, contractor.
w. J. Deaver. contractor. report
ed completion OF the S. E. Allen
residence on Sandalwood and re-
ported that the H Davis residence
on Olive street was nearing COM
pletion. Gavin Lumber furnished
materials for both homes.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
BUILDING SECTION
$4,000 Market Nears Completion
Fred Quon, Owner,
Plans Opening in
Less Than Month

As white and shining as a villa
in Morocco. $4,000 food market
neared completion Saturday in the
600 block on Broadway in El Cen
! tro.
About another month and we
will be ready to open for business, IS
Fred Quon. part owner of the new
| International Food Market, an
nounced but workmen swarminp
over the structure kept a tempo
of work that indicated the structure
might be ready sooner.
White paint already was being
sprayed ON the stucco walls and
ceiling. Roof. foundations and
general contours of the building
appeared virtually complete and
carpenters were at work on in
terror displays.
"The entire building is 100 feet
wide, the largest food market in
the city" Quon said. Twenty
feet of the frontage, however. viii
be devoted to cafe. This will be
at the east end. At the other emo
there will be a special display space
for poultry, separated by a parti-
tion from the main market"
The building stretches back 80
feet from Broadway. In the rear
will be a warehouse, not yet con-
structed. The cement floors for this
We're laid Saturday Offices will be
located in the main building be-
hind the poultry department and
the refrigeration room will be To-
Gated back of the cafe. The latter
will be leased, Quon said.
Left open for market purposes
is the main room. approximately
80 by 80 feet. lighted by eight sky
lights which will be supplemented
by electric lights. The celotex in
sulated ceiling is broken only by
nine pillars arranged at center and
sides to support the roof.
The entire structure if of frame
and stucco construction, Quon ex-
planned. 1t is fireproof throughout
with steel frames for the windows
No immediate plans have beer
made for an air conditioning sys-
tenn, but William Woo, part owner
and store manager, said windows at
the rear were SO placed that desert
coolers could be installed.
I'm my head" Quon declared
when asked where the idea came
from for the huge sign strung
across the buildings front. Let
ters of galvanized iron spell out
International Food Market They
are perched atop metal arcade
which extends over the store en-
trance. The entrance itself is wide
open, in the form of four main
arches. For C:oSlng up the store
a sliding door that runs in metal
track sunk in the concrete floor
will be used. 1t will extend COM
pletely across the buildings face.
In charge of construction of the
building was Frank Roger, who act
ed as contractor. This will make the
third store under Quons supervi-
sion. The other two are in Braw-
lev where he has been in business
for Is years.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Surprise Party
Given RecentIy
For President

CALEXICO, April ga surprise
luncheon was given Thursday for
Mrs. Roscoe Entrekin with Mrs.
Adolph Binder acting as hostess.
The proceeds from the luncheon
went to the club house fund.
Guests included Mrs. Fntrekin's
official board the chairmen and
members of committees, with the
building committee, all members of
the presidents administrative staff.
The long table for the board and
special guests was beautifully decor
ated with a centerpiece of velvety
pansies, guarded by two silver
pheasants. The place cards were
decorated with pansies in the same
colors of the center piece.
A delicious luncheon was served
by Mrs. Binder assisted by Gertrude
Binder and Mrs. James Otter, chair
man of the club house equipment
committee.
Mrs. Entrekin was presented with
a handsome silver tray.
Guests invited included Mesdames
E. E. Cavanah, Nelson Correll T. E.
Bartholomew, Lloyd Loudon, George
Willoughby. Leroy Little, j. P. Dun
can, H. A. Jarvis, S. C. Blackman,
Guy Echols, Luis Alvarez, A. v.
Vierhus, L. #. Hussey, l.. H. Dove,
II. j. Gregg E. E. Kelso, j. F. Otter,
Harold Mason, Mary Vremsak, H. F.
Shepherd, p II. Wofford, j. c. Pace,
c. A. MacGaw, Homer Taylor, Fred
Gunterman, E. d. Kitow, j. Z. Siem-
sen, II. v. Ellis, F. H. Charles, P. P,
Anderson, C. A. Ritter, o. A. Pratt,
Robert Elliot, John Yates, Laura
Carr, j. w. Stone, Duncan Brown,
Argyle McLachlan, j. M. Ostrey,
j. w. Lawson, r. L. Glasby.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
INorthend Center
Studies Buffet
Ne eaIs Project

Buffet meals was the subject for
study by Spruce -Westmorland home
department at the meeting Wednes-
day at the John Scott home.
Mrs. Scott, Mrs. w. Van Liere
and Mrs. Henry Holden, project
leaders, chose a color scheme of
yellow, white, and green for their
table appointment and menu. The
centerpiece, arranged by Mrs Scott,
featured beautiful flowers from her
garden and was particularly ef-
fective with white larkspur, yellow
roses and carnations. A dinner
service with china, crystal and sill
yer was used for the occasion.
The meeting opened with COM
munity singing, which was followed
by discussion on an article on foods
which appeared in a current maga-
zine. Mrs. Johnson gave a reading
and Mrs. Regnier, a book review
Luncheon was served and after
wards the group spent the after
noon in discussing menus and dec
orations for buffet meals.
Mrs. Minnie Thies of Hollywood
Mrs. Scott B. Foulds and Mrs. J. S.
Jones of El Centro, Mrs. c. a.
Tracy of Ontario; Mesdames Tom
Reed. Herman Pistole, A. M. ALI
son, j. G. Gresser of Brawley, and
Mrs. Ann Nichols of Westmorland
were the guests present.
Members attending were: Mes
danes Or. T. Randolph, w. I. Hope,
n. Holden, c. E. Cooke, J. Ralph
Anderson, r. o. Kaylor, H. c. Sand
ford, E. H. Immler, Fred Benson,
II. E. Regnier, r. C. Lawrence, c.
3. Marking, Sam Johnston, Merrill
SchWegel, A. G Mordasini, A. A.
Dreasher, Anna Fuller, Charles Vie
man, F. B. johnson, M. E. Ryan,
G.. Benson, r. C. Loveland. Alex
Johnson. Lois Stanley, F. B. Dean.
A. Williamson, L. E. Hartnett, w.
G. Hildebrandt, Ira Huffman,
George Niedelon, John Stranlund,
A. C. Eeaves, w. Van Liere, w. A.
McFadden, John Scott, L. w. Bal
lard and Miss Florence Glenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Army Shows Off Strength in Air

from Washington with Gen. II. H.
Arnold, chief of the army air corps.
At o'clock the first of Sd twin
motored bombers and about 80 at
tack planes from March Field and
Hamilton Field, Cal, began land
ing at the depot. All the planes
flew over from Hamilton Field, the
March Field contingent joining the
Hamilton Field group last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Injured Man to
Return TO Valley

Jack Bales, Los Angeles truck
driver who was injured in Imperial
Valley March 80, 1898. will be
brought from a San Diego hospital
to E. Centro late Sunday to COM
plete his recovery.
He spent eight months in the Ell
Centro hospital and was a patient
at the San Diego institution since
Dec. 10. Mrs. Bales moved to 664
Holt avenue SO she would have room
for her husband and his nurse.
Bales is able to receive callers.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Permits Soar TO
S1bq,5S5 Total

FL Centro's building permit total
for 1899 took a $5,045 jump Satur-
day and reached S169 ,535.
Permits were granted w. r. Nor
ris for a $145 home at 1890 Com
mercial; w. P. Hamilton for alter
ations at TIC South Sixth street;
and Bernard Allen for a $4S5O home
at 1913 Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Utility Employees
Get Service Pins

Five employees of the Nev-Cal
and the Imperial Ice and Develop
ment received service pins at a
veterans club dinner at the COM
pany club rooms at Fourth and
Broadway, Ell Centre.
r. P. Moore, company president,
made the presentations.
Fifteen-year pins went to George
Young, Ell Centre; Robert Elliott,
Calexico; and Albert Pine, Braw-
ley. Ten-year pins went to Harvey
Spencer, Brawley; and L. M. Will
son, Ell Centro.
The 81 veterans at the dinner
represented 427 years of service
with the companies in Imperial
Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30

SACRAMENTO, April %. (UP)-
The army strutted its air finery to-
day as Gen. George c. Marshall,
President Roosevelt's nomination
for army chief of staff, and other
high ranking officers joined IN
dedication of Sacramento army air
depot, a $7,OOOOOO unit serving the
western third of the United States
and the Pacific Islands.
General Marshall was flying west
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30

IIOIIIt IVI " q HppIVbaNV IIOl u
of Imperial. The Applegate home
will be a one bedroom house. a
typical farm residence. The strue-
ture will be frame, finished IN
redwood siding on the exterior, in
terror walls will be finished in dec
orative celotex.
Sones Lumber also furnished ma
terials for a three-room addition
to the w Holscott home on Pico
street in El Centre
Three new rooms. a kitchen and
bath are included in the addition,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Brilliant Woman
Physician Dies

BERKELEY. April 90 (UP) -
Friends today mourned the death
of Dr. Anne Walter Fearn. who
went TO China as a young doctor
and became one of the most bril-
liant medical leaders in the Far
East. She died in Alta Bates hos
pital yesterday afternoon. She vas
II.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow from the home of a niece.
Mrs. Malcolm Moss, after which the
body will be cremated and the
ashes, in accordance with Dr.
Fearns often repeated request. will
be sent to China where she passed
the happiest years OF her life.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
CONTRACTORS ADVISED
BY STATE OFFICIAL

Between so and 10 contractors
meet Friday night at the Califor-
MIA hotel in e Centro 10 hear R.
S. Bowdle OF Los Angeles. assistant
state registrar of contractors for
southern California. outline work
ings Of the state license law. j. w.
Aykroyd, state inspector, also spoke.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
FLOOR. PL AN >
Over the Back Fence

clump of typical lily foliage, the
Lily of the Nile sends up a two foot
stem surmounted by great cluster
of bright azure blue flowers. Like
the Delphinium this plant must
have a good soil, must have shade
in the afternoons and must have
plenty of water. I do not remember
having seen any of these beautiful
exotic flowers in the valley, but I
know they can be grown if given
the proper care and environment
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Church to Honor
Washington

HOEIVILLE, April 29-Special
observance of the l50th anniversary
of George Washington as president
of the United States is planned by
the Holtville Methodist Episcopal
church for It's II o'clock morning
worship hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30

All of the essentials of COM
Portable living are embodied in
this home which was valued at
$4,000 by the Federal Housing
Administration and built with
the aid of a $500 insured
mortgage. The small front
loggia is an attractive archi-
tectural feature and provides a
break in what otherwise might
be a monotonous design. Two
bedrooms and a bath are on
the rear of the house, with the
bath accessible to all rooms
through use of a small hall
way.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Will Continue
Exhibit

Velma Ezell, Imperial artist, has
had so many requests to continue
her exhibit of paintings another
week that she has decided to do
and the paintings will be on dis
play at the Imperial library through
May 6.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-30
Valley Building
Improvement
Swings u Upword

Imperial Valleys building improvement total contn-
ued to upward during the past week new homes
and remodeing jobs started IN FL Centro and
other valley cities according to contractors and material
Sones Lumber company started construction of a