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Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24


trict voters Wednesday.
I'VE need more than half-51
per cent-before our petition can
be filed in federal court to start
proceedings for putting the plan
into effect. Two thirds must be
signed before the court will pass
on the petition" Evan T. Hewes,
president of the district board, ex-
planned.
Hewes, who earlier this week
predicted the 81 per cent mark
would be reached within week or
ten days, forecast that Pacific
coast holders would go down the
line for the refunding plan.
More than half of the total
securities outstanding are held on
the west coast" he declared, land
we expect to sign up all but about
a million. A large block, held in
Chicago, was pledged few days
ago which makes it virtually GER
tain that the 81 per cent will be
promised within a short time
Slightly tougher shedding will be
encountered later, Hewes said, in
convincing bondholders beyond the
half way mark. Large blocks are
held on the eastern seaboard and
these will be needed before the fed
eral court will rule on the districts
petition.
"After cleaning up all available
securities on our own coast, we
will require an additional block
from the east to carry us beyond
the two thirds point" Hewes de-
clared.
HeweS' desk was piled high with
correspondence Friday from inquir-
ing bondholders, asking for detail
ed information on the program
which reduces interest rates and
provides funds for district drain
age.
Most of the job of solicitation
is one of information, Hewes de-
clared. Part of the information
bureau work is being carried on
through the office here, but most
of it is through brokers and bank
branches.
"In the old days it was Gus
tomary to send a corps of men
into the field to interview bond
holders. However, the bondholders
invariably turned to their broker or
banker for advice, so in this case
we are leaving it up to the secur-
ity holders financial advisers. So
far we have, had excellent cooper
alton from them"
General procedure for joining
in the refunding plan is compar-
atively simple. A bondholder mere
iy signs a document called a Letter
of Consent and Transmittal, on
which are listed the bonds he holds
This, with his bonds, is delivered
to any one of many repositories
which means Bank of America or
Security First National bank
branches. In return the bondholder
receives Certificate of Deposit.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
Sheridan Downey Attacks New Deal
For 'Tinkering While Ship Sinking

NEW YORK, March "a. (UP)-
Sen. Sheridan Downey, D., CAL,
criticized the New Deal for having
been busy vanishing the deck
while the ship is sinking" in an
article appearing in the Magazine
Common Sense today.
Downey proposed the elimina-
ton of excess savings" and fed
eral pension program for Americas
aged citizens as basic principles OF
a national recovery policy.
He attached what he called the
secondary" nature of the efforts
of the New Deal to combat the all
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
Tax Collection
Changes Postponed

SACRAMENTO, March "a. (UP)
Reorganization of the states tax
collecting and financial functions
probably was postponed today for
at least two years by action of the
senate committee on governmental
efficiency in postponing indefinitely
three measures providing for the
changes.
The bills were introduced by Sem
ator R. w. Kenny, ID, Los Angeles.
and called for combining all state
divisions collecting taxes into tax
department of revenue and Great
ing the post of auditor general.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
Banks Subject TO
Wage.Hour Rules

WASHINGTON, March "a. (UP)
- The wage hour administration
notified 5000 state and national
banks today that it considered all
their employees subject to the fair
labor standards act.
General Counsel Calvert Magrud-
er denied the banks request for an
exemption as service establishments.
The act, therefore, applies TO all
employees of banks who are engag-
ed in interstate commerce or in the
production of goods for interstate
commerce." Magruder said.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
Perkins Custer
Attempt Fails in
Judiciary Hearing

WASHINGTON, March "a. CUP
- The house judiciary committee
agreed Unanimously today that there
are no grounds for Impeachment of
Secretary of Labor Frances Per-
kins and two of her aides.
Chairman Hatton w. Summers
D., Tex, announced the formal de-
cision of the committee after three
hours of executive session consi-
deration of the impeachment resol-
ution by Rep. j. Parnen Thomas,
R., N. j.
Summers said there would be
some minority views, but not as to
the matter of impeachment.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

The bill provides that a divorce
action could be filed on the same
day the applicant arrives in the
state. The bill would require the
applicant to remain in the state
while the case is pending. If a
divorce is granted the same day
the action is filed, the applicant
would be free to leave the state
although a final decree would not
be issued for thirty days"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

the full reserve" would reduce the
cumulative tax burden In creating
reserve fund Morgenthau pre-
sented four possible tax rate sched-
ules.
Mr.. Roosevelt said it was not true
that the treasury would build up
$4,000, 100000 reserve under the
present act because in some years
the outgo OF funds would be equal
to the income But ne said the
possibility OF an unlimited reserve
under the present act has been
properly criticized.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
BrawIey Federal Labor Camp to End
Season Friday, Reopen NextFaN

BRAWLEY, March 24.-The fed
eral labor camp here is expected
to close May l, Camp Manager
David Kinkead announced Friday,
and will not reopen until next
winter.
Camp population dropped to 110
families this week, almost half
the capacity of the place A few of
the families left for their homes
in the dust bowl area but the bulk
of them went to northern Califor-
MIA to work in the harvestS there,
Kinkead said.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
SRA Relief Rolls
In Valley Drop

Relief rolls at SRA headquar-
ters in Ell Centre continued their
downward trend Friday as the
spring exodus of migratory ag-
riculturaI workers gathered mo-
mentum.
The number of families re-
ceivins, relief dropped to 755 FRI
day, 81 families less than last
week when the peak for the
l938-l9S9 season was reached.
Applications for aid this week
continued the gradual decline
they began three weeks ago, Dir
ector Robert Elliott said.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

ments of American capitalism ana
failure to formulate " consistenJ
thorough-going, profound diagno-
sis of what is wrong"
He ridiculed charges that the ad-
ministration was either "Fascistic'
or "Socialistic." He wrote:
"Fascism and Socialism, what
ever their defects, are at least
characterized by definite plans to
solve the basic economic dilemmas
of private capitalism. But where Is
the New Deal plan? There ism t
any 1t has to content itself with
half-measures. with tinkeringw
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

amount to $4,000, 100000.
President Roosevelt, at a press
conference, followed up the pro-
posal of his chief fiscal aide with
the comment that a reserve OF
81, ,5OO,O0O,0OO to $3,OO0,0OO,OO would
be sufficient and sound from a busi-
ness point of view.
The main consideration, Mr..
Roosevelt said, is to provide a re-
serve sufficient to pay pension bene-
fits from three to five years.
Neither Mr.. Roosevelt nor Nor
genthau Indicated that abolition OF
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

lawyers, The courtS and puSlneSS III
Kansas in general" The safe senate
approved the bill for passage but
delayed final action.
The measure was introduced by
Senator Ewing Herbert, a Republic
can member of the senate.
Let them stay here just long
enough to get the divorce" Her.
bert said. 1.-The lawyers will make
a fortune if they handle this thing
right. And it would provide Kan
sas a good industry"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
FATE IN HANDS OF JURY

The fate Of Lahab Singh, on trial
on a charge of numbering MangeI
Singh last December, was expected
to be placed in the hands of the
jury late Friday.
Tense interest characterized the
closing hours of the trial. Dozens Of
Hindus packed the court room
throughout the proceedings.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

The headquarters of the Agri-
cultural Workers Health and Med
ical association at the camp will
be inspected April 2 by large crowds
of visitors from all sections of I'M
perial Valley Open house will be
maintained from l pm. until
Facilities and service of the
medical program will be demon
Strated. Visitors also will be taken
for tour of the camp and its
operations and policies explained.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
Turzun Of Tetons Sends
Bullet Into Own Brain as
Bank Robbery Raid Fails
Wyoming Killer Murders Bank Clerk. The'
Falls Before Gun Of Youth While
Dragging Hostages Out Of Lobby

POWELL, Wyo., March "a (UP)-Earl Durand, 26
mad killer of five men, fired shot into his head with
pistol today and died he failed in Enthusiastically bolC
attempt to rob the First National bank here.
Durand for whom 300 peace officers were searching
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
Kansas Legislators Bid for Divorce
Business with Proposed 0ne-Day
Law; Argue for New Industry

TOPEKA, Kan, March "a. (UP)-Kansas legislators,
who for three months have been trying to figure bigger
and better ways to attract industries today hit
the idea of a day divorce law.
The frank purpose of divorce bill is to help the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
p AMBLING
IMPORTER
Walking Dead

Walking Dead
Type won't stretch, SO we can't
very we'll initiate Herbert Hughes
deputy coroner, when he draWls an
answer to a reporters query Us
anybody dead?"
Said Herbert:
"NawwwW. BUTT the maght as
wellll be cause theh amt dom
anyythingg."
Same Idea
Another gem from the lips OF
Obak Maljean:
Boys, probation has ruined the
watermelon deal! Now, instead oil
ordering watermelon, they drink
beer!"
cTranslation: He meant prohibl-
tion)
Wasted Coins
If thoughts could damage wash
ing machine, Georgiana Sones ano
Lucille Beynon would be guilty OF
wrecking one.
Over in San Diego where the
two valley girls are living togethel
while attending school, they handle
most of their own housework. Laun-
dry is taken care of in a trick
machine where you put in a quar-
ter and the machine runs for a
quarters worth.
Last week on wash day the girls
were Just about finished. Only one
garment was left in the machine
when it stopped. They debated
leaving the garment there, but
finally put in another quarter and
then sat down and had a hate
session while the machine ran and
ran.
Anyhow, I'm going to get the
fun of watching the darned thing
It isn't worth a quarter but II
helps" said GiGi.
Ike Bowling, whose real name
incidentally is Elmer S. was dis
cussing the possibility of entering
a golf tournament, although he had
never tried to play the game.
Loan me a club. The biggest
one you have" he asked friend
The friend suggested a two iron
and Ike inquired:
whats two iron?" Charlie
Schlanze spoke up:
THAT means It's good for two
nurposes only"
Unnecessary
In Brawley, a salesman was
proudly showing a letter from his
boss, suggesting that in view of the
good work the salesman should
take a brief rest.
Ever tell your employees to take
vacation?" Les Adams was ask
ed. Les replied:
Don't insult my employees I'M
aginations. They don't need anyone
to tell them about vacations"
Melody Lingers On
Remember that fancy chicken egg
that RR praised Thursday? 1t has
gone forever and ever. Someone
busted it on RR's desk and RR is
definitely on the warpath.
There's one thing about that egg
that isn't questionable. From the
odor, no wonder the hen wanted &c
get rid of it.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
Nazis Hail Rumanian Treaty as Bar
Against Britain S Stop Hitler
Drive, Gain Needed War Materials
Germany Will Continue Economic Campaign in
Southeastern Europe Despite All Efforts
OF Other Powers Informed Sources Say

BERLIN, March "a. (UP)-Nazs hailed the new Ger
Rumanian treaty major defeat for Great Brit
aims "Stop Hitler" drive today and said Germany would
continue its economic campaign in southeastern Europe
desne all opposition Inspired opinion Of the German
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24
Court Petition
cheduIed Soon
On Refund Plan
Pacific Coast Security Holders Will 60
Down Line for Proposal, Hewes Says;
Fasteners May Be More Difficult

campaign to persuade two thirds of Imperial lrriga
ton district security holders to sign the dotted line
swung into full stride Friday.
Bondholders representing 45 per cent of the $l425O
600 district Indebtedness already have agreed to
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

Butter: Los Angeles. 26c; but
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch,
grade A. 37e; manufacturing milk,
2615c; route gathered cream, 24c.
L. A. Hay: U. S. No. I, s1I.00i No.
2 Ieafy, SI3-I3.50; No. 2 S1l-l2.
Minneapolis flax May S1.7s.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

Total cash, checks and drafts sent
through the tive Ell Centre banks.)
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

Another gem from the lips OF
Obak Maljean:
Boys, probation has ruined the
watermelon deal! Now, instead oil
ordering watermelon, they drink
beer"
cTranslation: He meant prohibl-
tom
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-24

SACRAMENTO, Mar. "a.
(UP)-The assembly today
deferred until next week a
vote on a $4,050,000 relief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-15

When dolefu King Leopold of the Belgians teamed with Queen wilhelmina of the Netherlands in the lates bid for world peace, it wasn't the first time the two crowns have been linked in the news.
 once before-while Princess Juliana of Holland still was looking for her prince charmingthe wires buzzed with reports that Leopold would be the groom The news died down, Juliana married her German prince and Leopold became monarch of equal rank with Juliana's mother not son-in-aw.
 Leopold man of S7 sobered by two tragedies death of his father in mountain climbing accident in 1894 and of his wife, killed in an auto crash in 1885 lis strictly family man When, on trip to London in 19S7 he went partyng with beautiful but unden- tihed blond it unusual that the magazines made much of 1t.
 He rarely smiles they say since Queen Astrid was killed But when the king was asked about this solemn mien he laughed out loud.
 His taste of war came eary-he was only 13 when he persuaded his father that he should be enlisted as private in the Belgian army then locked in the World war. Of course, he saw only as much of war the under age of regning monarch should see but 1t was something.
 Ileopolds conquest of Swedish Princess Astrid-an- nounced at the time by his father marriage of cookery, the court gossip goes She helped prepare him meal and won herself husband.
 After his marriage he lost his shyness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-15
GIRLS TO HOLD
 HARVEST DANCE
St: Thomas Sodality to Stage Affair Friday in
 Church Hall

The senior Children of Mary sodal- ity of St. Thomas church will hold a harvest dance in the church hall Friday evening. At the regular monthly meeting of the society last night final arrangements were com pleted and the committee anticipates a large turnout. Novel plans for flt- tingly decorating the hall are well under way, and the unusual interest shown augurs well for the success of this popular event.
 A well-known local orchestra will furnish the musical inspiration, and an added feature will be the staging of native Italian dance by group representing the Italian Choral club. This attraction has recevied we'll rnerited applause upon its many public presentations throughout the city and promises to be @ highlight of the evenings entertainment.
 The grand march will begin about 8:15. The committee on arrange ments Is headed by Miss Gertrude Shanney as chairman, assisted by Misses Ann McEvoy, Anita Mango, Lucy Bango, Anne Spillane, Eleanor Dotllan and Betty Connolly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-15
F Fairmount Club To
 Hold Party Tonight
Pride of Welch Card Games We'll Attended-P. T. A.
 Hobby Show Includes Variety of Exhibits
W AT ERvILLE
Mrs W. Henion Correspondent-2s Origg

Waterville, Nov. l5-The Fair mount Community club will hold a card party tonight at o'clock at the club rooms on Essex avenue. for residents of the Fairmount section. Prizes will be given at each table. Refreshments will be served.
 Following is the list of those at- tending the Pride of Welch card party yesterday afternoon at For esters' hall: Mrs. Joseph McNellis, Mrs. P. Driscoll, Mrs. George McDuff, Mrs. T. s. Collins, Mrs. E. Doherty, Mrs. w. Petitjean, Mrs. Joseph Mo- Ardle, Mrs. J. Byrnes, Mrs. John Lynch, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs. Harry Truelove, Mrs. John Chauvell, Mrs. William Calvin, Mrs. James Waters, Mrs. Alfred Ayotte, Mrs. Mary Snagg, Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Peter Dutton, Mrs. Patrick Breheny, Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs. George Cog gins, Mrs. Edward Barlow, Mrs. Will liam Rooney and Mrs. R. Ward Henion. Mrs. Dunlavey was the hostess.
 A large variety of hobbies were displayed at the Sprague school gymnasium last evening in a show sponsored by the Parent-Teacher association of Waterville. Norman Henchel's exhibit of more than 300 soldiers was outstanding. Other ar- ticles on display included:
 War cards ,....... .Silvio Fappiano Book matches .... John McMahon Dutch Kitchen, breakfast nook
 ....... Mrs. Clifford Northrop Dogs-miniature coco. Jean Craw Barnyard ...............B Betty Craw Toys from the WPA Lending Library Coins, soap wrappers, spoons ... ..... Mrs. E. L. Craw Foreign dolls ........ Joyce Andrea War souvenirs ....., Andrew Bell Perfume bottles, napkins .......
 ................... Dorothy Cook Jokers ........... Priscilla Henchel Soldiers and Fort ... James Steele Knitting, sewing, cutout cards ...........,...,.. Betty Vrotacoe Dolls-Janet Wright, Ruth Dubay,
 Lillian Wagner, Barbara LaFevre Pins .............C Charles Barker Animals
 Florence Bates, Frances Ilnicki Miniature dogs ....J James Pollard Live rabbit ..,.... Harold Gardner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-15
POLES

Tonite at g o'clock the Loew Poli theater presents five smash acts of vaudeville direct fom Broadway, and featuring Doyle & Donnelly, ace comedians of many g. successful re- vue. Tn support are other smash acts including the three Earls, with their dance diversions; Burton and Kaye 'roughing 1t up"; Blossom Sisters, Harmony trio, and the Nippo Brothers, daring acrobats of inter- national fame.
 Gus Meyers and the Loew Poli theater orchestra will provide the musical background for the show, which will be presented in addition to a double smash hit screen pro- gram, and best of all, there is no advance In prices.
 The screens newest juvenile team, Virginia Weidler and Gene Reyn- olds. present remarkable perform ances in Bad Little Angel" a poig- nant drama of childhood now show ing at Loew's Poli. It tells the story of a little orphanage waif whose faith and courage alters the lives of @ group of characters in a quaint New Jersey village in the early nineties. Adapted from a Margaret Turnbull novel, Bad Lit- tie Angel" has the thrill of a rescue from a factory fire, great dramatic moments in the orphanage sequence, and the child's plea to save the position of her foster father. Holly wood halls the picture as the most gripping child story since Boys Town" Convincing performances are given by Lois Wilson and Ian Hunter as the waif's foster parents, Henry Hull as the town drunkard whom the child reforms, Guy Kib- bee as the crusty millionaire who capitaulates eventually to the child's charm. Elizabeth Patterson and Reginald Owen.
 The second smash hit on the pro- gram presents Charles B.ckford in 8 dramatic triumph, "One Hour To Live" with Doris Nolan.
 Come on all you loyal sons and daughters of Leavepworth high school, make plans now to attend the big football rally to be held at this theater on Thursday evening. at g o'clock. in honor of Leaven- worth's big game with Wiihy high school on the 24th. Don't fail to attend. Cheer leaders. members of the football team, and the student body are ell urged to be herei
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-15
In The Local
 TheaterS
STATE

One of the most distinguished film productions of many seasons The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex" comes to the Warner Bros. State theater this afternoon with Academy Award Winner Bette Davis and dashing Errol Flynn in the co-starring leads.
 The teaming of two great stars such as these in thrill-packed story can only result in superb screen entertainment. Miss Davis is said to turn in her greatest performance to mances which merited the Academy Awards. Flynn is also brilliant and his role is declared as his greatest since Robin Hood"
 Miss Davis is seen as England's virgin Queen Elizabeth and Flynn as the dashing devil-may-care Lord Essex who would give everything to be king.
 Filmed in technicolor the story opens with the return of Essex from a victory over the Spaniards at Cadiz. But instead of receiving royal welcome from his Queen, he is unbraided by Elizabeth for not capturing the Spanish gold. Furious and hurt, he retires to his country castle. An Irish rebel lion is the excuse Elizabeth uses to get him back to court, but hostile courtiers, constantly plotting to rid themselves of the queens favorite, trick him into taking charge of the punitive army.
 Action is the keynote of this enc thralling film. Stirring scenes of sixteenth century pageantry and battle on London streets in the English countryside, and the misty fens of Ireland, pass as panorama; and all in the glowing natural hues of technicolor.
 The brilliant supporting cast for the two stars includes Olivia de Havilland, Vincent Price, Donald Crisp, Henry Stephenson and hun- dreds of others.
 "Kid Nightingale" starring John Payne and Jane Wyman is the second big treat of the program.
 Remember, Silver Dollar Jack Pot Quiz, the big entertainment event that his the whole town talking, will continue at the State every Monday night during the remain der of the winter months. AS usual many silver dollars, the jack pot question and loads of fun for every one will be the highlights oS the new feature. Make date to attend the State every Monday night for the new and exciting feature, Silver Dollar Jack Pot Quiz.