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Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

series of meetings in which both
the farmers and businessmen will
make a concerted effort to open
coast markets to valley dairymen
Individual dairymen cannot hope
to establish market on the coast,
Walter Macdonald, county milk in
spector said Wednesday, but a uni
fled action on the part of dairy
men and businessmen will bring
about establishment of the desired
market.
Dairying has lost ground in I'M
perial Valley during the past sew
eral years, Macdonald pointed out,
principally because of low price
conditions.
Los Angeles, however, offers a
premium market to Imperial Valley
dairymen. Establishment of the
market will increase price and make
the industry a profitable one.
Previous attempts TO establish
the Los Angeles market failed,
Macdonald said because of in
spection requirements which served
as barrier.
Those barriers, however, have
been removed and it is now pos
sible for valley dairymen to take
advantage of the Los Angeles mar
ket. A few valley dairymen have
already shipped small quantities of
milk to coast creameries, MacDon-
aid pointed out.
Assurance to coast creameries
that the valley can furnish a large
quantity of milk daily will serve
as the opening for wholesale milk
shipment, Macdonald said.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
.victorS
Cannot
Collect
Refundins Proposal
Bars Collie ction
Under Judgment

Non-depositing bondhold-
ers won their suits against
the Imperial Irrigation dis
trict Wednesday = but they
may never collect.
Judgment was returned in their
favor by Superior Judge Emmett
H. Wilson of Los Angeles but they
cannot collect under the Judgment
until the districts new refunding
plain has been passed upon by the
courts-and if the refunding plan
is approved they cannot collect then.
The bondholders who refused to
accept the refunding program sued
to force the district to pay in full
the principal and interest due on
the bonds they hold and asked that
the district board be forced to levy
an assesmsent sufficient to meet
the debt. They sued for sum ap-
proximating 100000
Wilson ruled in favor of M. E.
Oswald and ordered the district to
register the bonds he holds.
The suits were filed against the
district by James H. Jordan; j. r..
Mason, the Pacific National bank.
Walter j. Selby, Frances v. Whee-
Ter, Oswald; Reed J. Bekins. and
Gilbert Moody. They are said to
represent approximately one per
cent of the total outstanding bonds
and about one fifth of the non-
depositing bondholders.
Judge Wilson's ruling, in effect.
orders the district to pay the
claims of the non-depositing bond
holders, and then nullifies the or
Continued on Page 2, Col. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
YOU CAN'T BEAT SCIENTIFIC FACT
- But Nature Cam
BAKERSFIELD TEACHER DISCOVERS

BAKERSFIELD, March 30. (UP)
School officials here had a good
laugh today over story of how
natr.re seemed determined for a
time to upset a perfectly sound
scientific fact.
To show her pupils the value Of
wholesome foods as compared to the
knickknacks upon which children
are prone to squander their lunch
money, Miss Hildegarde Case, a
health instructor, fed one white rat
whole wheat grains, milk and other
wholesome foods, and another white
rat received only soda pop, salt
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Y. Bond Ho|d0utS
Win Empty Victory
New Job Scandal
Threatens Relief

SACRAMENTO, March 29.
CUP)-Complete investigation Of
charges that an amazing sys-
tenn of interlocking jObhOiders
exists in federal and state relief
agencies, with husbands and
wives occupying high salaried
posts, was demanded today in 4
resolution submitted to the as
sembly.
The resolution, introduced by
Assemtlyman Lee BashOre, r.,
Glendorl, declared reports had
been received that in one case
the combined salaries of husband
and wife exceeded $500 month.
1t was alsc reported the practice
of wives usinr, their unmarried
names in hClding these positions
was widespread.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
CoaCheIIa Murder
Suspect Arrested

Walter Bittner, 43, sought since
Nov. 2, 1887 on a charge of mur-
dering Archie Coleman near Coach
ella, is in custody in Riverside
county, Sheriff Robert w Ware
was informed by teletype Wednes-
day
Imperial county officers carried
on an intensive search for Bittner
for several weeks after the murder
because he was seen in inland a
few hours before Coleman'S body
was discovered lying in a cotton
field. Coleman's throat had been
slashed Details of Bittner's arrest
were not available in Imperial
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

AS MISS BOSarC, VINO recently
completed a role In Paramount's IS
What a Life" starring Jackie
Cooper, fought for her life in Gen
eral hospital, detectives became
convinced that the man who leap
ed from behind a tree and Slugged
her was the same man who slew
Anya SoSoyeva on City College
campus last Feb. 25.
Both times short lengths of two
hy-four scantling were used for
the assaults. In both cases the
victim was young and beautiful
but in neither case was an at
tempt made at ravishment.
Police recovered Miss Bogart's
purse a block from the scene OF
attack and were hopeful of identi-
flying the attacker through finger
prints. Contents of the purse were
scattered about the vacant lot i'll
which it was found and police as
yet had been unable to determine
whether anything was missing
from the purse.
Miss Bogarts condition was re-
garded as much improved at Cen
eral hospital at mid-morning, al
though it still was not possible to
tell whether her skull had been
fractured by the blow.
The girl was returning alone
from a movie last night when the
attack occurred.
Laura Lee, a dancer who lives
near the scene of the attack des-
cribed the terrorist as about six
feet tall, of medium build and ap-
parent dark complexion. He was
wearing a light topcoat OF trench
coat and a gray felt hat. she said.
Except for the color OF the hair,
this description was similar to that
Of the man suspected of Staying
Miss Sosoyeva on City college
campus.
Miss Lee said the man fled as
she rushed out of her home with
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
San Diego Voters
Approve Benbouqh

SAN DIEGO, March 30. CUP)-
San Diego voters gave their mayor,
Percy j. Benbough, an overwhelm-
ing majority, approved a $2,500000
bond issue to refinance the Hodges
dam purchase and rejected plan
to separate the city from the coun-
ty, a tabulation of votes cast in
yesterdays primary election indi-
Gated today.
Voting was light. less than 40
per cent of the registered vote be-
ing recorded.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
S.P. Changes Rail
Schedule Despite
Valley Protest

Over the protests of Imperial
Valley residents, the Southern
Pacific Apr. 3 will change the
schedules ON morning and after
noon trains serving the valley.
The company will put through
the changes they announced Tor
March 6 but which were postponed
pending hearings and conferences
with valley residents. The objec-
tions included the later hour for
morning mail arrival and its earlier
departure in the evening, the long
er time on the passenger runs to
and from Los Angeles, and the
changes in the terminals for the
runs.
1.-The Associated Chambers Of
Commerce has not given up the
fight" President E. E. Cavanah OF
Calexico said. THE matter again
will be discussed by the associated
group at their meeting in Holtville
Friday night"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
EI Centrans Home
After Three Days
Marooned in Cabin

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Donohue and
Sol Gullett, Ell Centrans recovered
Wednesday from privation and ex-
posure experienced while marooned
in cabin in the mountains back
Of Pine Valley for three days.
Torrential rains fell Saturday
night, causing creeks to rise until
it was impossible to ford them.
Food and wood supplies ran low
while the downpour continued. A
heavy snow Monday night check
ed the flow of the streams and
enabled the party to ford the
creeks and reach the highway.
The three suffered sore Threats
and husky voices to remind them
of their experience.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

pork, coffee and white bread.
The well fed rat grew sleek and
fat. as everyone expected, but to
Miss Cases chagrin, the poorly fed
rat grew even fatter.
The teacher, so the story goes,
sat up all one night trying to catch
the practical jokester who was sup
plementins the poor diet and ruin
ing the demonstration. In the NOR
ming there were eight squirming,
red babies in one cage, and the
mama rat was as thin as she should
have been ON her diet of knick-
knacks.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Complaint Charges
Attempted Murder

John W. Harlan, "A, eX-grocery
clerk of Rrawley, is charged with
attempting to murder George Har-
Ian, 25, CaleXico, in a fit of jeal-
Cusy because the younger man was
calling on Mrs. Jane Belle Harlan,
the older mans divorced wife, in
the Acacia district east of Ell Gen.
tro Sunday.
The complaint was signed We'd
nesday by Sheriff Robert w. Ware.
The young Calexican is in the
county hospital suffering from a
stab wound in his side and a slash
behind his ear.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Lions Club Hears
OF School Survey

Explanation of a current survey
of educational needs in Imperial
Valley was given Tuesday noon to
members of the Ell Centre Lions
club by Walter Dexter jr. and w.
R. Blackler of the state department.
of education.
c. H. H. Small was chairman OF
the day and Guy A. Weakley was
in charge of the program at the
Barbara Worth hotel. Also on the
program were Irish songs, sung by
James Ryerson of Holtville, with
Pauline Oswalt accompanist.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

.WOuld be almost Urlpleu Dy all III
crease to 100000 from the present
strength of 10000.
The regular peace time army at
home is 114,O00 so that the terri
torials will bear the brunt of home
defense, including anti-aircraft.
Meanwhile Great Britain was re-
ported to have abandoned plans
for a public stop Hitler" declar-
alton and to be seeking a secret
agreement among key nations to
aid each other if they were men,
aced by German expansionism.
Prime Minister Neville Cham
berlain told questioner in the
House of Commons that the gov
ernment is in touch with the Soviet
union in connection with diplo-
matte negotiations on the interna-
Continued on Page 2, Col. u
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

rent events in Europe that won
people over"
Personable, well hammered and
glib of tongue, Richards had
rounded out a notable visit in
this northern society mecca yes
terday with a radio talk on the
situation in Central Europe" as
seen by a foreign correspondent
who had concluded assignment"
in London. Paris, Berlin and other
capitals. For the past few days he
had been wined and dined by club
women, political organizations and
on each occasion had charmed his
listeners.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
.L.v. Hay Shipments
Show increase

Imperial Valley increased hay
shipments to Los Angeles during
the past week to raise the total
since October to 10000 tons, the
Federal-State market news service
reported Wednesday.
The tonnage is $4,000 higher than
during the corresponding period
one year ago.
Alfalfa markets were unchanged
TO slightly firmer at the principal
points. A brisk demand was re-
ported in Imperial Valley
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Spanish Civil War
Officially Ended as
Cities Give Up
Valencia Falls "a Hours
After Madrid Surrenders
TO Fascist Troops
MADRID, Mar. 20. (UP)

MADRID, Mar. 20. (UP)
Republican Spain crum-
bled today and the Nation
alists took over every large
city as the war was official
ly proclaimed ended.
Valencia, third largest city, fell
"a hours after Madrid. In rapid
succession, the Nationalist Falang-
lists took over such key towns as
Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Murcia, Al
meria, Guadalajara, Jaen, Alicante,
Albecete, and the naval base at
Cartagena.
There was no late news from
Gambia but it was believed thou
sands of popular front leaders, in
Guiding such big men as Gen. Jose
Continued on Page 2; Col. p
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

six months as a noted foreign
correspondent" with headquarters
in London.
II jumped ship-I was second
cook on the Aquatania, you know
last September in New York" he
told immigration authorities who
arrested him last night as an alien.
"Of course I've never been a news
paperman, but as l sat in Central
Park in New York after the old
Aquatania had sailed, I decided
TO make a lecture tour of your
country.
Il suppose it was my English
accent and my knowledge OF cur
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Maurice Howard
On Trial Thursday

HOLTVILLE, Mar. 29.-Maurlce
Howard, field representative of The
National Labor Relations Boarc
will be tried before a jury in JUS
tice court here Thursday on a
charge of disturbing the peace at
the Gotfried packing shed during a
wage dispute last January.
The trial is set for 10 q. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
New Sub Prepared
For j. s. Service

VALLEJO, Cal, March 20. CUP)
The U.S.S. Swordfish, new sub
marine, was fitted today for its
launching at Mare Island navy
yard tomorrow.
The keel of the submarine was
laid on Navy day, Oct. 27, 1887,
and is companion ship to the
u. S. S. Sturgeon, launched last
year. She will carry a crew of five
officers and SO men.
Louise Hepburn, niece of Rear
Admiral Arthur j. Hepburn, COM
mandant of the 18th naval district,
will christen the vessel.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

had left her grandmother's house
to walk a quarter mile to the home
of her aunt Mrs. George Tutil.
Although the houses are in sight
of each other, the little girl had
to go through thickets which have
overgrown the mine shafts in the
old mother lode area. 1t was fear
ed she might have fallen into one
and never be found.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

w. A. Scheniman, chairman, James
Vierhus, Bill Corn, Robert Farr.
and j. r. Snyder. The uniform
committee is f. c.. Roberts. Chief
of Police j. Sterling Oswalt. and
Al Kalin. The membership closed
Tuesday night, the committee an-
nounced.
Sheriff Carl Rayburn OF River
side county and Ted Buch. prcsl-
dent of the Riverside Mounted
Posse, were present Tuesday 10
assist with the organization.
The Imperial county unit VIII
hold its first meeting Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

First public showing of a new all
color moving picture depicting I'M
perial Valley agricultural and in
dustrial life will be Wednesday
night preceding a meeting of the
E Centro chamber of commerce
directors.
Showing of the film will start
at 7:30 at the chamber of commerce
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

NIVIIO pun PUoto UuV Is pIdIIIItU IUI
men who like horseback riding,
who enjoy participation in par
AIDES, have the necessary equipment
and facilities, and have the time
to take part in training trips. A
membership fee and annual dues
will be charged.
Harvey Hastain, jr., of Brawley
is vice-president; B. A. Harrigan
of Ell Centre is secretary treasurer;
and John w. Donohue of Ell Cen
tro is captain of parades and for
nations. The posse is not financed
by county funds.
The membership committee is
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
D AMBLING
AAEPORTER

TallyhO-
A sudden order of boots, saddles,
to horse and away for the newly
formed Mounted Posse would find
Bob Ware in an awkward spot. Al
though president of the equine
troop, he has no horse.
You might borrow motorcycle
from Frank OSWalt, Bob.
Unbelievable
1t couldn't happen, but it did.
Eighty women kept a secretl
Eighty were invited to surprise
party for Mrs. Dee Percival, and
the party Was a surprise.
Personal Touch
A note on a numbering machine
at the courthouse bore this in
scription. watch me-"
After watching the machine, as
directed, for some time a curious
person gave up hopes of miracle
and hunted up Irene Mattox who
blithely explained:
L
the machine has been skipping
numbers and you have to watch 1t
closely or make q mistake!"
In a Few Words
Have you noticed these snazzy
'Snoods" the girls are starting to
wear? There was one floating about
RR'S office on a feminine top and
a colleague remarked:
Those things look like cross
between a dishrag hairnet and a
nightcap."
The colleague didn't forget to
duck when he said it.
Out of His Sphere
M. j. Munson, the hardware
store manager, was out in front OF
his place of business going through
some gyrations that made A. c..
Johnston stop and wipe his glas-
ses. The second look corroborated
the first. Munson was washing VIM
dows.
"And where, my dear fellow, did
you lose your dignity?" asked Ace.
Just taking a little exercise" :"
Munson explained, surveying his
work. How do you like it? Would
you give me a recommendation
Sure" said Ace. "Ill give you
recommendation, but not for
washing windows"
A Regular COvey-
Her husband, she said, wouldn't
support her. The relief agencies
couldn't help, and SO a Negro wom-
an appealed to the superior court.
She concluded her story to Judge
R. D. McPherrin with:
"And you know, jedge, Use got
eight head of chillun!"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Cook With Oxford Accent ChuckIes
At GuIIibi|ity Of C|ubwomen Who
Accepted Him as Foreign News Man

COLORADO SPRINGS Colo, March 90 (UP)-Rich-
ard Hugh Richards 49, tall handsome Engishman with
clipped Oxford accent sat jail today and laughed at
the gubity of society dowagers politicians and beau
tfu young among whom he successfully posed for
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Terrorist Clubs
Young Actress on
HOLLYWOOD Street
Campus Killer Blamed for New Attack
AS MickeyRooney's Co-Star Of Early
Days Fights for Life in L. A. Hospital

HOLLYWOOD, March 90. (UP)-A 'twoby-four ter
rorist who killed young coed City College campus
month and last night smashed his wooden trunch
down the skull of beautiful Della Bogart 17year
old film actress sought today by three police
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Chamberlain Tells Commons territorial
Armies Will Be TripIed; English
Abandon Public Stop-HitIer Drive

LONDON March 20. (UP)-Prime Minister Neville
Chamberlain told the House of Commons today that the
territorial field army would be increased Immediately to
time strength.
Chamberlain revealed that the territorial field army
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Sheriffs Mounted Posse Organized
In Valley; Members Finance Group
Without Recourse TO County Funds

Organization of Sherff's Mounted Posse was COM
pleted in Ell Centre Tuesday with membership of 80
men from the various communities in Imperial county
Sheriff Robert W. Ware heads the organization as
president sheriff posse little for law enforce
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29
Valley Farmers, Business Men Meet
Thursday TO Plan Restoration for
Daiying, Discuss Coast Markets
Unified Action Will Pave Way for Sales of
Milk from This Area in Coast Centers,
Says County Official Calling Meeting

Imperial Valley farmers and businessmen will meet
at the county court house Thursday night to make plans
for the development and reestablshment of the dairy
industry in the county.
The meeting scheduled for 7 30 will be the first in
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-29

Butter: Los Angeles, 26c; but
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch.
grade A, SIC; manufacturing milk,
2616c; route gathered cream, 24c.
L. A. Hay: u. S. No. 1, S14.00i No.
2 leafy. $3.50; No. 2 Sl1-12. Min
neapolis flax May Sill.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
Third Degree Scores
Easily in Closing
Empire Feature
Arcuro Hos Another Bio
Afternoon in SoddIe;
Don Mike Second
BY the Associated Press.


YONKERS, N. Y, Nov. 4-Third
Degree, a stout-hearted 3-year-old
from Mrs. Payne Whitney's Green
tree Stable, raced to a victory that
was as easy as it was popular in the
1h mile Yorktown Handicap, fea-
ture of the program that brought
the long and successful 1899 New
York racing season to the end of
the trail at Empire City today.
Eddie Arcaro, who last Wednesday
guided Challedon home in the Pim-
lico special, was the riding star Of
the afternoon, chalking up his third
success astride Third Degree, a A.
to-5 favorite in the field of seven.
Don Mike Surprise Second.
Don Mike, South American long
shot representing Lin Howard and
Bing Crosby, surprised by finishing
second, three lengths back and a
half length before Mrs. Parker Corn
lng's Thanksgiving. Another "gau-
cho," Conde Rico, was fourth.
About 10000 fans saw Third De-
gree earn a purse of $3.50 and come
within two-fifths of a second of the
track record, which is shared by five
horses. The QUESTIONABLE colt, car
rying 1913 pounds and conceding
chunks of weight to his six rivals,
finished in ISIS. He had not
started since losing a head decision
to Easy Mon in Belmont's Jerome
Handicap October S. Before that
he easily won the Potomac Handi-
cap at Havre de Grace.
Arcar0 in No Hurry,
Gridiron, under Meade, and
Thanksgiving battled for the lead
going to the first turn. The latter
dropped back until he was sixth be-
fore reaching the final turn. Conde
Rico collared Gridiron before the
end of a half mile, while Don Mike
was right alongside in third place.
Arcaro was biding his. time with
Ihlrd Degree, IN sixth position, but,
as matters turned out, not too far
back.
1t was Conde Rico by a length
nearing the last turn. Don Mike
had put Gridiron away, with Third
Degree steadily gaining in the fourth
notch. After Strengthening for
nome. Third Degree wore down the
leaders and won as If much the best,
Don Mike STAYED of Thanksgiving,
which came again when too late.
Conde Rico barely lost the show.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
Pittsburgh S Farm Chain
Contains Eiqht Clubs
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 4. The
Pittsburgh Pirates today completed
their list Of working agreements
with minor league clubs for the 1910
season with the addition of the
Syracuse Chiefs of the International
League.
Eight clubs. representing all minor
league classifcations except Al, are
included in the chain.
They are Syracuse, class AA; Al
bany, Eastern League, Glass A;
Gadsden, Ala, Southeastern League
Glass B; Hutchinson, Kans., Western
Association, class c; McKeesport
Pennsylvania State Association, class
D; jamestown. N. Y, Pony League
class D; Carthage. Mo-, Arkansas
Missouri League, class D; and Val
dosta, Ga, Georgia Florida League
class D.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
visigoth Victorious
On Final Jump in
Louisville Race
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated PreSS.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 4.-Mark-
ing the fourth success Of the after
noon for the sensational young ap.
prentice, Jackie Flinchum. and com.
pleting a double for the Shady
Brook Farms Stable of Former Rae.
ing Commissioner Theodore Muel-
Ter, the veteran campaigner Visigoth
today accounted for the featured
Brown Hotel Handicap as Louis
ville's fandom paid farewell to the
thoroughbreds until spring.
Closing with his usual rush
through the stretch run of the Z
furlongs, the 8-year-old son of Noel
was up in the last jump to beat
A. c. Snyder's High One by a scant
head. Calumet Farms Crossbow I'd,
lukewarm favorite in the field Of
10. which cut out the early pace,
was third another head back. Visi-
goth, overlooked by the big get
away crowd, paid $1540 for 81 in
the mutuels.
The winner stepped the 7 panels
in 1:24225. within rs seconds of the
track record.
The other Shady Brook victory
was registered by Connaught, also
piloted by Apprentice Flinchum, in
the South Louisville Handicap.