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Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
LAWYER DIES

NEW YORK, Oct. TO- CUP) -
Samuel E. Hoyt, 65, New Haven,
Conn, lawyer and president of the
A A. U. died in local hospital
last night from a fractured skull
received in an automobile accident
Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
DIVORCE SOUGHT

Charging that her husband was
intemperate, wasted his income,
and quarreled ~rttA her. Mrs. Mag
gle F. Mills filed a divorce COM
plaint against Albert c. Mills on
Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
Prisoner Jailed
End Timei in Year
Are you glad to see me?'

Are you glad to see me?"
A Mexican prisoner beamed on
deputy sheriffs at the county Jail
Monday night while being booked
for the second time in a year.
L. Mesa, %, was arrested at a
junk yard east of El Centro late
Monday when he appeared to COL
lect for machine parts he alleged
ly stole from the Joe MELVILLE
ranch a mile east of the Jasper
store.
He was charged with petty theft.
His prior offense was drunk driv-
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

Making another plea for "eithei
liberty or DEATH" D. c. Stephen
son, one-time Evansville, Ind, Goa
operator, former Indiana politica
overload and grand dragon Of tn,
Ku Klux Klan, seeks termination
in a Noblesville, Ind, court of hil
life sentence on a second-degrel
murder charge growing out Of TIN
death of Miss Madge Oberholtzef
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
BACK FROM VACATION

Elmer Waters returned to El
Centre during the weekend after
spending two months at Jacumba.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
MAINTAIN CREDIT!

Don't let delinquent bills run on.
Keep your credit rating clean. We're
ready to loan you money you need
to pay bills D.. without aggravating
delay Come in today.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
MASONS MEET THURSDAY

MHSONS MEET THURSDAY
Ell Centro chapter No l09, R. a
A NJ will meet Thursday night at
7:30 o'clock in the Masonic temple
for a stated session.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

WE SHELL DEALERS have started somethil
w addition to selling Super Shell Gasoline,
cuts the COST of Stop Go driving, we're head
tiers for the nation wide Share Road crusade t
the AMOUNT of Stop-and-Gol
Traffic authorities say $50 of all Stop and G
caused by dumb, selfish driving-by "Screwdrive1
SHOW YOUR COLORS-c in and I'll attach
Share-the- Road Club emblem to your FREE.
give you booklet that shows the boners "Scre'
drivers pull-and how they snarl up traffic.
For the Stop-and Go driving that can't be avoided
recommend Super-Shell. With Super-Shell and
"Share the Road" everybody saves!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
AUDITING FIRM
 ,PRESENTSBI[L {
 FOR SERVICES
Asks SI,4OS More Than Originally Contracted;
 Would Compromise

The question of whether or not to pay Griffenhagen and Associates for auditing work beyond that contracted for by the city puzzled the Board of Finance yesterday. The company submitted a bill of $l ,408 more than the original estimate, stating that 1t was willing to "write off" all or part of the excess amount. The matter was finally re- ferred to the economy com mittee.
 The estimate for the work was $b00.6e, but the actual cost turned out to Do S2,060i4, almost four times as much. The company. claimed t had been niisinformed about the number Of back tax accounts to Do checked.
 In It's letter to the board, the lrlf- fenhagen firm said 1t had under- stood that there were 10000 Items to be checked, only to find later that the number was over 60,0O0 Postage alone amounted to Si,204.g0, 1t was stated.
 The firm indicated that 1t would like the city to pay ct least the extra postage, less an expected re- bate Of 42.90 on unbelievable letters,
 Commisisoner Major W. Judge told the board that the economy committee had asked the auditors to do extra work, notably 0 check.up in the office Of the corporation counsel. This had to Do abandoned later because it grew too coFnpii. cated. He said the auditors also aided in preparing budget figures.
 T feel we have an obligation" nc said T think we should pay ct least the postage and then split the rest Of the bill fifty-fifty."
 Mayor Patrick Perriello raised ihe question of whether the city could legally pay any bill in excess of an estimate officially submitted
 Commisoisner Burton Walker asked why drlffenhagen had not raised the question sooner. Wont this lead others to do ths same thing7 Won't they ask for more than the figure they submitted to the city7" he asked.
 After lengthy additional discuss si0A, the question was referred to the economy committee, which will meet Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
SECOND INFANTRY
 PARADES TONIGHT
Special Review Arranged as Tribute to Retiring
 Major Edward Bell

Major Edward c. Bell will De the guest Of honor tonight at c second oatallion review. This viii Dc the first time c fuii battalion has eyer paraded on the drill floor Of the Yield street arinory and the new ,ns fantty regulations will Do followed, T'he public is invited. Major Bell fe. tired last week as commanding ofjis cef of Go. ?, i02nd Infantry, c, Y. c
 Maj. ThcFnag II. iIorrigan, com. fiander Of the Second battalion, viii lead the parade and Capt. WilfFed gt. Martin, Maj. Bells successor, will Dc in command Of Go. y, The i02d Regiment band Of New Haven, iod by Warrant 0fiicer Anthony, R. Teta, will furnish the music. AS ail additional feature, Go. H., formerly the HowitzeF company, Capt. George BarYibault commanding, will stage . machine gun demonstration.
 Col Lewis l.. Yield, commanding officer Of tie regiment, Lieut.. Col. Ernegt Noyey, Of Torrington, exccu. tive officer, Lieut.. Col Charles E Dpeer, regular army instructor, past oliiceFs of Go. r afid c large number Of giard officers from Waterbury and other cities viii Do among the guests,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
CITY MAY ACCEPT
 OFFER OF $S,5OO
Bid Submitted for Land Owned By City on Bene.
 dict Street

The land committee Of the board of aldermen will recommend to the boArd at c special meeting tonight that property ct IF Benedict street, nov owned by the city, Dc sold to Morris WinikoR for e0,b00. MT. Winlkof was formerly associated in tho ownership Of the land and build ings, which were taken over by the city some months ago for non-pays inent Of taxes.
 Bids were called for by the alder. men ct c recent meeting. The only offer submitted was the one sub mitted was the ono made by Mr. Winikoff. The amount Of his bid b understood to cover back taxes owed the city,
 Sale Of several lots in various parts Of tho city will also be recon. mended by the land committee to. night.
 AbatemeEb and postponements of taxes will Do recommended by the abatement committee.
 ft will Do the next to last meet ing Of the present aldermanic al. dermen, Notices Of tho special ses. sion were served by Sheriff Angelo NAfd0na. Another meeting must be held late next week, to approve last minute transfers Of funds to clear ID the city'B books for i030,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

asked by the board on request Of Commissioner William D. Pape. MT Sullivan submitted the written opin. ion yesterday and then discussed it with members of the board, A number Of questions concerning the suits were asked by MT, Pape,
 MT. Sullivan said that he believed the best procedure would be for the city accountant or . firm Of ac. countants make thorough study Of oil alleged Illegal payments made by the city, then find whatever refer- enceB were made to thB paymnta by the grand Jury and during the conspiracy trial Only then, he said could the corporation counBels Of. fice prepare to bring the matter Into the courts.
 The corporation counsel reported that bonding companies have beer notified that the city plans to bring action to recover on the bonds Of former Controller Daniel J, Leary md former Corporation Counsel Charles S. o'Connor, also Martin J Dunn. former city purchasing agent
 He pointed out that records Of tho controllers office arc not avail- able, being stili in the hands of States Attorney Hugh M, Alcorn. MT. Pape said he favored action as soon as possible, declaring "The income tax people arc getting after them; they may force settlements on them, and therell be nothing left for the ctiy to recover"
 Commissioner Major W, Judge raised the question of tho finance board having any authority to order law suits, but the question was loft for the new administration to dc. eide.
 Legal Opinions
 Corporation Counsel sullivan'S opinion follows;
 Section g00b. Actions on simple or implied contracts limited 10 six years. No action for an acs count, or for . debt due by book to balance book accounts, or Un any simple or implied contract, or upon any contract in writing not under seal, except promiBsory notes not negotiable, shall Do brought Out within six years next after the right Of action rhall accrue; but persons legally ircap- able Of bringing any such action at the accrulng Of the right Oi action may sue at any time within three years next after becoming legally capable, Of bringing such action. The provisions Of this see- ton shall not apply to actions upon Judgments Of any court Of the United States or Of any .court Of any state within the United F'ates,
 Oral Contract
 Section 00i0. Action on oral contract to be brought within three years. Except actions .or c dsbt due by book or actions founded on proper subjects of book debt duo by book or actions founded on proper subjects Of 'ook debt, no action founded
 p0n any express contract or
 gfeenlent not reduced to writing.
 Of which some note or meln- fandum fhali not be made ir yf1ting and signed by the party 70 be charged tberewith or hjb
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

BridgepoEt. wnl greet the holiday season with a number of special dances. The magic of the Might Before" win be further enhanced by dancing at the Ritx on Christ mas Eve Co Inc Merry tunes Of the Casa Rits orchestra. Gay holiday tunes win be added Co Che usual dance program. with novelties ny the Rit9 Rhythm Boys. The Top band from the top of the Townl Al Donahue and his Rainbow Room orchestra win he heard at the Rita
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
New Administration
 To Institute Suits
Mayor.EIect Sculy Assures Board Action Will Be
 Taken to Recover Money Paid Illegally

Following receipt of an opinion from Corporation Counsel Timothy s. Sullivan that the time limit for bringing suits against persons who may have received money illegally from the city has not expired, the board Of finance yesterday after noon left the matter for the incom- ing administration to handle, Don't worry: It'll be pursued next year." said Mayor-elect Vincent A. Seully, who attended the session.
 Statute of Limits
 An opinion on whether the stat- ute Of limits would prevent efforts to recover money paid out by the city in 1893 and before had. been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

or Alr. Purcell. and what testimony those non-accused who took the witness stand gave ln their favor. Only ln this way can we properly plan what action to bring and chart our future course.
 Timothy s. Sullivan,
 Corporation Counsel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

on Christmas Night Monday. Dc. cember 2sth. Dehonair Al. whu has played to society at the swank bermudian Hotel In Bermuda. Eai- ropean spas and Long Island -lIhs will have Paula Kelly and phil Erie to to sing for him. Ats most recent triumph was at New Jerseys Mead- owhrook. The Rit1 win celebrate the coming of the New Year with .
 grand party on New Years Eve. An hilarious mardi gras carnival. sou- venirs. favorS dancing until the early
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
DEER LEAPS MOVING AUTO

Butte, Mont, (uP)--I.asIl gimof, whit driving on Highway No. ic slowed doWti because c big des seemed t0 constitute afl 0bstacil The autonaoblle, however, vas obstacle fof the deer, which tv it ii graceful stride for It's fIl length snd height and Hen fI1 isheG off wItha jump Acr0ss i0.f0el bank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
X-Ray Suggested I'm
 Public Health Work

Dr. Hugh M. wilson. associate pro- lessor of radiolosy at the Yale Med- teal school in an address before khe Waterbury Medical association last night urged the extension ok the use
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

of x-Fay as a public health matter He pointed out that persons In cef- tain lines Of work. such as butchers bakers. etc. can be given . clean hill of health hy the use of the x-fay or prevented from spreading such disease.
 pr. Joseph L. Harvey and pr. Sam uel Atkins opened the discussion.
 women of Cairo. Egypt. are de- YnandinR American nail poilshcs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

hours win he treats of the ev~nlns
 The Casa Rila ofehestra wli play for the usual Saturday dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
AT THE RITZ

eResplendent In holiday attire Mc- Cormack and BaExy's Rita Ballroom,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-10
By IRA MILLER
Rw,~l El>esr; Rurenu

By IRA MILLER
Rural Elecsr;fcasio Bureaus
GUNNER or winter, 81 ring or fall
- In all seasons darkness sooner or
later falls on the countryside. And its
coming also increases the likelihood
Of two Of the principal hazards OF
farming accidents and thefts.
Although better than none at all. a
single kerosene lantern or battery
llashlight does not provide sufficient
illumination to permit several per-
sons simultaneously to see and avoid
obstacles into which they might walk
or over which they might trip with
possible injury. Even when used by
single individual, there is always the
danger-especially in stormy weather
that the lantern may be extinguished
or the flashlight dropped.
With the passing Of the horse, the
various anu-horse thief associations
found their work at an end. But the
automobile and modern roads brought
IN even greater danger from thievery
70 the farm for, with fast light trucks.
Il Il . relatively simple matter for q
Rang-mder cover Of darkness
run OF with several head Of livestock
large quantities Of produce or expen.
ave machinery and equipment
Electric lighting of the farmyard
win greatly decrease-1 not entirely
eliminate the dangers OF nighttime
injuries and thefts. It also will permit
Ct many necessary chores being done
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-10
Donald Larkin Returns
From Scout Camp Trip

LOCUST GROvE-Donald Lark
In returned from a two weeks trip
to Scout Camp at Wallowa Lake,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Anon and
Pasty OF Pasco were Friday visitors
at the Fred Sinmelink home.
Mrs. r. K Stafford and infant
son, after two weeks stay at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. ". Heberlein, was able to come
out to their ranch home Sunday.
Miss Ruby Stafford is helping at
the safford home.
MI, and Mrs. M: Simmelink, Rob-
ert g.,i Leona, were Prosser visitors
TUESDAY at the Loren Lape home.
lbs Ruth Simmelink left Mon
day With Mr.: and Mrs. M. ". Heb
erie. and Miss Lynette for a weeks
vac a to be spent at Burien on
the ? get Sound Bay.
Fec and Neil Simmelink and
Mr.. ..i Mrs. Lyle Simmelink were
Lir :. ,.sitors Sunday at the home
of -, and Mrs. Budd Larkin.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-10

Pasco hospital and returned to her
home at Hermiston. Mrs. Moran has
been a patient there two months, re-
covering from a double fracture OF
the pelvis bone and other injuries
when she fell from cherry tree.
w. D. Crawford drove Saturday
to Coupeville and returned Sun
day with Mrs. Crawford, who has
spent several weeks at their sum-
mer home on WILDLY Island.
John and Bert Molinder, "Duck"
Province and Merlin Green return
ed Tuesday from a fishing trip to
Hyas Lake.
Karl Clayton is at Kahlotus this
week as relief foreman for the Un-
ion Pacific railroad company while
Frank Jameson and family, former
Benton City residents, are on va
cation trip to Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs George Morton re-
turned Wednesday from few days
at their. camp at Hyas Lake.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-10

after dark or before dawn which
otherwise would have to wait for day
light. Finally, yard lighting will make
the farm more attractive and hos
pitable to friends who drop in for an
evenings visit.
Only three lighting units-one each
at the house, barn and garage-are
necessary for the proper lighting OF
the average farmyard. They should
be at least Is feet above the ground
and equipped with proper reflectors.
Inside-frosted bulbs Of 100 or $50 watts
should be used, and the holders should
be of the weatherproof type.
For greatest convenience, yard
lights should be controlled by three
or four.way switches. With the for
mer, it is possible to turn the lights
on and of from both the house and
another point, either the barn or
garage. With the latter, they also can
be controlled from an upstairs bed
room-an advantage particularly APP
preciated Il there are providers
around.
A yard lighting installation Of three
lamps-including all materials and an
electricians services, but not the
poles-wiu run from $45 to $50. with
the average nearer the lower figure. II
poles are used, and they are installed
by the utility company, they will cost
about SO each. However, this expense
can be avoided II the farmer cuts and
sets his own poles or Il the lights can
b mounted sufficiently high from the
ground on the various buildings.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-10
Crime War Begins

New York City-A special Federal
Grand Jury began the study of $780,
600 pages of testimony in a govern
ment drive against the alien GRIM
inal ring which controls the rackets
of this city and has its winter head
quarters in Miami Beach, Fla, Palm
Springs, Cal, and-oddly enough
Federally operated Hot Springs.
Ark, with ramifications In Chica-
go and other larger cities. The new
drive was spurred by the murder OF
an innocent music. publisher who
resembled one of the witnesses
against the notorious Public Enemy
No. Louis The Leopard" Buchalt-
err, who has been fugitive for two
years, uring which five murders
have wiped out possible witness
against his activities as king-pin in
the fur, garment, restaurant and
other New York rackets.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-10

M. w. Roop and son Wallace re-
turned Saturday from two weeks
stay in Portland. Mrs. Roop and
John Edward remained for two
weeks longer. Mrs. Roopis sister of
Kansas City, Mo. is expected and
the Appleman family will hold a
family reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Cleary and
Attend Social
daughter of Alderdale were. here on
Wednesday evening to attend the Y.
T. G. and w. c. T. u. ice cream So
cial. Mrs. Cleary had a part on the
program. They remained overnight
at the Carl Montgomery home, re-
turning to their home Thursday.
Loren Besse and Jay circuit re-
turned Saturday evening from two
day outing on American river.
j. o. Wallace of Pasco was at the
ranch here Friday.
Mrs. Argus Hughes Mrs. Henry
Purnell and Mrs. !. N. Hartman
were Pasco visitors Thursday eve
ming.
Everett Engelhart is able to be out
and around after being Ill at his
home last week.
I. NJ. Hartman accompanied q
shipment of $500 spring lambs be-
longing to himself and A. e. Scott
to st. Paul MINI. arriving there on
Thursday. They were put on the
market Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E Thomp-
son were in Yakima Tuesday. Mrs.
Thompson remained for a weeks
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lucien
Carver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Montgomery
and family of Oregon left Thursday
for Tieton after a few days visit
with the Moore and Montgomery
families.
Visitors from East
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Belknap
and son, Robert, of Pontiac, Michi-
gan and Miss Tennie Johanson Of
Ellensburg returned to the johann
son home here Saturday evening
from weeks motor trip to Port
land, Oysterville and Mount Rain
Ter. Monday they left for Orofino.
Idaho for few days visit with the
ladies' sister, Mrs. II. F. Ripley and
family and also at the home of their
brother, Alfred Johanson at HALEY.
Idaho The Belknap family will
leave from there for their home and
Miss Johanson will return here.
Mrs. Elva Church and daughter.
Nita, returned Sunday from Spo-
kane, where they had visited with
friends since Wednesday.
Spills Truck
While returning Monday from
Spokane, E. j. Sanders overturned
his truck loaded with box shook
near Cornell. Fortunately no one
was hurt and after securing anoth-
er truck from Kennewick, continued
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Blair OF
sunnyside were Sunday guests at
the Fred Grending home.
Fourteen members of the Christ
ian Home Builders Sunday school
class of the Christian church at
Prosser called on Mrs. Maston Room
Friday evening and sang several
songs. having an accordian and a
Violin as their accompaniment.
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Rites SOlemniZed at
- After Ceremony

BENTON CITY-At q wedding
ceremony Sunday afternoon at three
o'clock at the home Of the brides
parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Har-
mon, Miss Waunita Harmon became
the bride of Kermit Rucker. The
Rev. Harmon performed the cere-
mony under a large white wedding
bell with a floral back ground, Is
relatives and friends attending.
Preceding the ceremony Wayne
Stone sang Eat Dawning," accom-
panied by Mrs. John ,Tomaske Of
Horse Heaven, who also played. the
wedding march. Mrs. De We're De
Field, sister of the bride, was ma
tron of honor, Misses Lucille Hub
bard and Eunice King were brides
maids and Wilma Pearl Harmon,
also sister of the bride, acted as
flower girl. The bridegroom was at
tended by his cousin, Phillip Ruck-
er and De We're De Field.
Refreshments were served after
the ceremony. Mrs. Rucker came
here last winter with her family
from Fredonia, Kansas and IS a
member of the 1899 Kiona-Benton
high school graduating class. Rucker
came here two months ago from
Maynard, Nebraska. The young
couple are making their home with
the brides parents.
Jackson Bailey OF kennewlck
came Saturday night and was a
guest at the G. D. Van De Venter
home while his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. G. Bailey were in Seattle. He
returned to his home Monday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. p. Peterson and
son Neil of Bremerton came Sum
dav to oversee the harvest OF their
peach crop.
The Rev. Carl Bennett left Mon
day for Spokane to attend a. ten
day camp meeting Of. the Pilgrim
Holiness church. He will act as
camp clerk. ...
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-10
Mrs. ParkisOn Passes
on 10th Anniversary

BENTON CITY-Funeral services
will be held Thursday morning at
ne Methodist church for Mrs. r. B
Parkison, IS, who passed away sud-
denly Tuesday morning at her home.
The Rev. G. w. Geiszler will offici-
ate. Six of the high school girls will
sing accompanied by Mrs. Carl
Montgomery at the piano. Burial
will be in the Evergreen cemetery
with the Mueller Funeral Home of
Kennewick in charge.
Maybell Parkison was born July
13, 1904 at Mcneil. Nebraska. She
was married August 8, 1923 to Ralph
B. Parkison at Santa Rosa, Cali
fornia, having passed away on their
sixteenth wedding anniversary. The
Parkisons came to the Yakima val
.ey in September 1885 and to Ben
ton City in April 1897.
She is survived by her husband,
five sons, Wayne, Dale, Tracey,
Donald and Maurice and two daugh-
ters, Genevieve and Twilla. Also by
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
j. Fincher of Oroville, California.
six sisters and one brother, also re-
siding in California. She has been
preceded in death by three brothers
and two sisters.
Martin johnson, daughter Bertha
and SON Billy of Rawlins, Wyoming,
came Monday for a two weeks visit
with Johanson,s brother-in-law
John Molinder, his niece, Mrs. Jim
Brown.
Joe Conant of Walla Walla was q
visitor here Tuesday, enroute home
from visit with his mother, Mrs.
M. L. Conant in Yakima. Joe is now
in business in Walla Walla.
Joe Triesch went to Prosser Sun
day and brought Mrs. Triesch and
daughter, Scharmel Veronica from
the Pruden hospital to the home of
Mrs. Triech's mother, Mrs. Erwin
Knowles in Corral, where they will
remain three weeks before return
ing to their home.
Mrs. AL Moran (Mollie Triesch)
was discharged Wednesday from the
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Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Howard, son
John and daughter Virginia, were in
Yakima Sunday evening to attend
the baseball game. Virginia re-
NAMED to visit this week with her
aunt, Mrs. Roy Peters.