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Evening star., 1940-04-06
Spring Is Best Time
To Check on Bulbs
For Fall Planting
BY EDWIN C. POWELL.

No class OF towering plants gives
so much satisfaction as do the
bulbs There are the cheapest to
purchase, the longest lived when
established and bloom over longer
probationary to December than
any other groups or class. Many are
best suited for garden culture, but
a large number give gorgeous flow
ers to cut for house decoration.
They increase more or less rapidly
from year to year, and with few ex-
ceptions need to be lifted. divided
and replanted only at long inter-
walls.
The green tipped white snowdrops
push their flower stalks up through
snow and ice shortly after the New
Year and remain in bloom for
nearly or quite two months. Then
come the winter aconites and the
winter-flowering crocuses soon after
the snow and frost disappear. Fol-
lowing these in quick succession
come the spring Towering crocuses,
iris reticulata, squills, chionodoxa,
grape hyacinths and the gorgeous
daffodils, tulips and hyacinths-the
first large flowers of spring. Bloom
ing along with these are dog tooth
violets,. other dubious irises. blood
root, trilliums, snowflakes, jack-in-
the-pulpit, anemones, ranunculps
and lily of the valley.
Different lilies flower from late
May to October and from late Au-
gust onward we have lycoris, COL
chicum, sternbergia and the fall
blooming crocuses.
There are many bulbs or tubers
that must be planted in the spring,
dug in the fall and stored indoors
over winter. They produce some OF
our most snowy flowers and are par
ticularly valuable for cutting. Others
are most useful for garden culture.
In this class are the caladiums,
cannaS, dahlias, gladiolus, ismene,
montbretias, sprekelia tigridia,
tuberose and zephyranthes. Most of
these are quite common, whereas
others are grown in only a few
Washington gardens, but because of
their beauty or distinctiveness are
worthy of greater distribution. Their
low initial cost, ease of culture and
sure returns make bulbs the first
item to consider in planting a small
garden or landscaping an extensive
estate. While most of the hardy
bulbs should be planted in the fall,
the spring is the time to compare
one kind with another and plan
where to plant them when the
proper time arrives.
There is one cultural direction
that must be followed religiously if
you would have the bulbs thrive
year after year-do not remove the
foliage until 1t natures, cut tulips,
gladiolus, lilies and similar flowers
so as to leave most of the foliage
to ripen the bulb and store food
for another season.
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sion of the types of shanks. kinds of
handles and the welding of blade to
shank. 1t is far better, however, to
depend upon reliable dealer and
to tell him what you want Then
examine the tool carefully for length
of handle, weight and balance
There are many kinds Of trowels
on the market, selling from 10 cents
on up to more than 81 each. Far
be it from me to ridicule a cheap
troWel but after breaking more than
a score of the thin weakly con-
structed ones, I bought one with
good steel shank. 1t did more and
better work than any of the others
and did not bend or break It lasted
for several years and in the end was
1ost-not broken.
Similarly one could discuss rakes,
spading forks, spades lawn mowers,
and edging tools, pointing out the
variation in size, quality of steel, type
of construction and weight. All of
which implies that there are many
kinds from which to select and that
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the cost is equally varied, which is
true. Many visitors look at my spad-
ing fork and ask where it was
purchased and why I have such a
heavy one. Well, I can comfortably
use heavy fork, but the more i'm
portant reason is that I dig deeply
in heavy soil and often strike
rocks. After breaking four of the
ordinary type, I found that it was a
saving to buy one suited to my needs.
Gardeners however, may not find
similar one in the stores regular
stock.
There is no standard set of garden
tools, but one can safely say that
there are certain basic implements.
A spade, spading fork, rake, hoe,
trowel, edging tool, lawn mower, gar
den hose and pruning shears are
needed whether you have small
flower bed or a half-acre garden.
But even with these essentials it is
usually necessary to have more than
one size, particularly now since so
many of the ladies like to work
around in their flower beds.
Regardless of the size of the garden
or the number of tools needed it Is
essential that they be taken care of.
A rusty, dull tool does not add bit
to the pleasure of gardening.
Furthermore, a dull pair of pruning
shears are apt to cause injury. The
first step in having good tools is to
set aside a definite, well-marked place
in which to keep them-well marked
because their absence will then be
easily noted. Hooks on wall, rack
or board with holes in it will serve
and at the same time conserve space.
Another way to add to the life of
garden tools is to wipe them of after
use with an oily rag before hanging
them up. This prevents rust-the
worst enemy of steel. A tin can
nailed to the tool rack or door jamb
will hold the rag and keep it handy.
It is very easy to overlook tools when
gathering them up after the job is
finished unless the handles are
painted a bright color. A good tool
we'll cared for will give many years of
satisfactory service-take care Of
them.
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Weight and Balance Are
AS Important as Ability
To Endure Hard Usage
Properly Constructed Hoe
Will Make Labors Lighter
And Give Better Results
BY w. H. YOUNGMAN.

old that This
always
gardeners
also along with whatever
with other workmen pride
such they have only when they have
Tools do make difference in the work and their chief
enabling do the
better results There deal of difference
of the STEEL in size shape in the
the balance These items technical
for hoe doubt will just
hoe that will not tire that
cause undue exon when cutting the SOIL that will hold its
edge when cutting hard
break the first time hard obstinate cod
impossible a
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them equally well. I have four
kinds of hoes: A heavy hoe for heavy
jobs and a narrow -bladed hoe that
is light and flexible for working
among small and closely set plants.
The third is small four tined hoe
that I use in cultivating, while the
fourth has 3-inch blade on one
end and two prongs on the other.
There are many other types adapted
to special needs.
To put it another way, one should
buy a garden tool as carefully as
they would flower. Does the tool
suit you and the job? In this area
where we have hard soils tough
weeds and sometimes stones to con-
tend with. we need a good grade of
steel, but it is not wise to buy a tool
so heavy that its use tires you. The
combination of strength and light
ness often calls for high quality.
One could go into a lengthy discus
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The Garden Notebook -
Well to Start Choice Dahlias
Into Growth for Cuttings

At this season 1t is well to start
some of your choice dahlias into
growth so as to make cuttings and
root them. Sand, peat moss or a
mixture of the two will serve as a
starting medium, but leave the neck
of the tuber protruding. AS soon as
there are two pairs of leaves show
ing, break the shoot off and root it
in sand. Other shoots will appear
on the tuber. and they may be rooted
In the same way.
In these days, when the imported
peats are costly and not always easy
to obtain. 1t is well to save all plant
material for composing. Anything
from lettuce leaves and celery tops
to weeds and dead grass may be
composted. Pile them in a shady
place, where they can be kept moist.
A comment often heard: What is
complete fertilizer? This. term
refers to the commercial (chernicaD
fertilizers containing the three ele-
ments, nitrogen. phosphate and pot
ash. Some Of the highest grade
fertilizers also contain the trace ele-
ments. but these are not so i'm
portant. since most soils contain
them In sufficient quantities. The
percentages Of the three major plant
foods are shown on the analysis tags
as 6-6-5. These elements are mixed
in various proportions, depending
upon the use for which they are
intended. For grass, leafy vegeta-
bles, ETC., greater quantities of nitro
gen are needed than for shrubby
plant, which need phosphate, or for
dahlias and woody plants that need
potash. A 4-8-5 mixture is fairly
good for all-around purposes.
The pruning of roses should be
completed as soon as possible now
and a dormant spray applied. Re-
move any wood showing signs of
stem canker, being very careful to
cut a sufficient distance below the
infected point to keep the shears
from becoming infected. This dis
ease is easily spread by careless
pruning. Where a cut is made into
infected tissue disinfect the shears
before making another cut.
Cover the ends Of large branches
with pruning wax or old paint as a
means OF excluding the stem borer.
Even brass-headed tacks may be
used to cover the cuts.
Now that the crocllseS. have about
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Garden Club
Activities
Listed
Annual Meeting of
The Horticultural
Society Scheduled
BY BETSY CASWELL.

The annual meeting Of the Amer
ican Horticultural Society will be
held on Saturday, April 15, at the
Shoreham Hotel. The business
meeting for the election Of officers
is called for II am; the directors
meeting, 1880 am, and luncheon
will be served at 1890.
The ballot as presented by the
Nominating Committee is: Oficers
to serve one year: President,
B. Y. Morrison; first vice president,
Mrs. Charles D. Walcott; second
vice president. Mrs. Robert Woods
Bliss; secretary, Miss Cary B. Mill
holland; treasurer, Henry Par
sons Erwin. Directors to serve two
years: Mrs. Walter Douglas, Mrs.
]. Norman Henry, Mrs. Clement S.
Houghton, Alfred Maclay, Mrs.
Arthur Hoyt Scott.
During luncheon Frederick Brad
ford will speak on "The Dis
sipation Of Collections in English
Estates" Mrs. Francis King will
discuss Good Omens for American
Horticulture, Mrs. Jerome w.
Coombs, "An Amateur Horticultural
In South Africa; Robert Sturte-
want will also speak on a SUBJ
1ect to be announced later.
Representatives from the Garden
Club of America, The Maryland and
Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs
and the Garden Club of Virginia
have been invited to attend the
meeting. Among the societies affil-
lated with the American Horticul-
turai Society which will be repre-
sented will be the Alexandria Gar
den CLUB. the Chevy Chase ID. c.
and the Chevy Chase (Md) Garden
Clubs, the Garden Club of Glou-
cester, the Georgetown Garden Club,
the National Dahlia Society, the
Little Garden Club of Sandy Spring,
the Trowel Club and the Washing
ton Garden Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss
have again opened their garden at
Dumbarton Oaks to guests from 2:30
to 4 o'clock, following the luncheon.
The Chevy Chase Cd. c. Garden
Club will meet on Monday, April
8, at pm, for luncheon in the
home Of Mrs. Paul Christian, 3711
Huntington street, Chevy Chase, D.
G. Mrs Nutling will read a paper on
flower judging.
Arrangement classes will be a
major attraction at the Ninth An
nual Narcissus Show Of the Garden
Club of Virginia, which will be held
at the Armory in Alexandria on
April IL and Is. Mrs. Warren w.
Whitside of Front Royal, Va, Chair
man OF Arrangements, will present
new and interesting requirements in
this class, and many Washingtoni-
ans have signified their intention OF
making entries.
The instructions given in the
program have been supplemented
by Mrs. Whitside, as follows:
Class XVIII. Still life in crystal
line and pastel colors, using narcissi
and other flowers. Niche "a inches
wide, 10 inches deep and % inches
high. Still life in pastel shades,
harmonizing with crystal glass
container of any color. Using &C
cessories of opalescent qualities
say, pale grapes, pearl and lace fan,
sea shells. With or without mirror
foundation.
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Choosing the Correct Implements Will Make Gardening
Garden Pugrinages

Fer the eonOsntsnes Of those uho a annual
q sections aut APPEAR on the Gsrden len
rage sa 'ess ses. Prior To vqoa to the dates 5 :, OF the
5 se gerse1s % q nome: s nsa | be curing
arrows shouting where to leaue main highways .
CHARLOTTESVILLE DISTRICT
Information Observation-Disclosures Hotel
UNIVERSITY OF v1R51NIA-Founded in 1919 by
a1o open % fhaas Ga Jefferson ~
Charlottesville State Highway Can see
Monticello and four miles south Of Charlottesville High
way $780, Can see interior Mr. and Mrs Jay Johns
MORVEN Scosvle road not far Monticello
Lawn Arrow shows turn Charming garden
Mr. and Mrs Charles Stone Admission garden 40 cents
Charlottesville off the scotts-
VILE road Arrow shows turn Built in 1889 by grandson King
to house. 40 cents.
mile n iss M anon oaa
Admission, 40 cents for both grounds house.
Keene and follow Mr. and Mrs Albert
Morrill, owners Garden only on view admission 40 cents
2a Built in 17e5 Can interior Collection ni
Miss Landon Rives Admission garden and 40
house, 40 cents.
MODERN GARDENs-Rose Ii miles west of croze just off
u S. Highway William Masse owner Admission
an Ro 40 % @ house o 40 cents Blue Rds Farm ~ miles be-
op esn m and Pday to
owner Admission to garden 40 w.
Arrow shows turn Admission 40 Farmingon' High
20 west Of Charlottesville Arrow shows country
club Can interior.
STAUNTON DISTRICT
STUART HOUSE-120 Church built plans
drawn by Thomas Jefferson Mr. and Mrs Peyton Cochran,
Admission, 40 cents.
THE MANsE-24 North street birthplace of Woodrow
victorian setting 'ADs0 '' o"f0e ou0 Oh virginia" an early
TRINITY CHURcH'-West Main street.
ORANGE DISTRICT
MONTPELIER Main Orange miles
road State Route 20 Arrow shows House built
74 The home Of President James Madison Old
green's lockwood Garden designed after amphiheaer Mrs.
Randolph Scott owner Admission 40
MONTEBELLO- of Orange, OrangeCulpeper road
United States Route 15 grant
George II in 1728 and still family
interior containing interesting
Admission to garden, 40 cents; oGnouse, 40
FRASCATI-Few miles north of Gordonsvie
23l Arrow shows turn. Beautiful box alice Mr.
Woodruff Can interior Admission garden
to house. 40 cents.
BARBOURSVILLE-Near of that on United States
Route SO from Gordonsvie
interesting otbuidngs and slave quarters Ellis
Admission. 40 cents
LOCHEL- mile north Gordonsvile Route 231
Early Georgian house beautifully furnished Wild rock
green garden Mrs George Znn Admission house
garden, 40 cents, inclusive
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Birds Helpful

A few well-built birdhouses placed
in safe places about the yard are
good investment. They not only
provide secure homes for our song
sters and give a cheerful, homelike
atmosphere to the garden, but they
serve as an inducement for the most
effective bug catchers of all to join
your battle against garden pests
Wrens, catbirds, brown thrushes,
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4u 90 BARGAINS!
Top Greds Bulbs Only

- IVp OTu00 oUJ6t Only
Lilium AURATUM. The Gold Banded Lily
Lii: Phiiippinenss Formosanum, the hardy
Easter Lily g for 81
greenish stripes & for III
Lii. Speciosum Magnihcum, the best dark
pink Speciosum type for ~
LII: Tigrinum SpIendens. The proper Lily
for naturalizing q for ~
LII. Umbellatum Erectum, orange red.
6 for 81
All s obove borsoins: a. Lilies poeked
and labeled seporote for only $3.50.
Q IL Tuberoses Double THE PEARL, a
pure white, very fraErant for 81.
Postpaid first 1000 miles. Cultural dtrec-
ttons included. Write for tuU color Sprtno
list
Vanderboons Bulb Farms, Inc.
Dept. D. Fair Lawn, N. J.
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Gamma Bed

Cannas DO very we'll in full sun in
deeply prepared bed when given
generous supply of moisture. Since
their free-fowering habit is depend
ent upon being we'll fertilized. the
bed should be deeply spaded and
generous supply of humus and plant
food Incorporated.
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etc, are all effective bug chasers
and should not only be attracted to
your garden but should be protected
as far as possible from cats.
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Novelties

Novelties
Plant at least few of the out
standing novelties this year. Many
Of them are improvements over old
varieties, and win be . welcome
change.
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Now that the crocuses. have about
Evening star., 1940-12-15

This tailored suit with
the smart new longer jacket
has every other new style
point, too! The suave.
long. fitted line Is prophetic
of spring-but it's for en-
joyable wear rioht now
under your fur coat. Pat
tern No. HIATT is designed
for sizes IL. Ia. 16. 18 and
20 go to 80 bust). Size IA
requires 31s yards of 54-
inch material.
Evening star., 1940-12-15

A housecoat like this will make
your home life happier! The design
is simple enough to please those who
love tailored STYLES, soft enough TO
please those who love ultra feminine
things. And it is very easy to make
you'll probably want more than
one by this pattern. Pictured here
in printed ravon crepe it is lovely
too in challis. satin, flannel or taf-
feta. Send for Pattern No. H3462
designed for sizes a. is. l8, 20, 40
and AZ '32 to AZ bust). Size Is re-
quires 61s Yards of 39-inch material
without nap.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

The law Of averages-Will find you
a buyer if you are willing to take a
fifty thouSand-to-o chance and
advertise the article you wish to
sell in the Classified Sectioni
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

FOR SALE or TRADE 1G0 acres
unimproved land. l25 tillable
frostless belt east of Mesa, Ariz.,
near Hiway 80. Water available,
reasonably shallow Owner, w. p.
Capehart, Box 1913, Jacumba, Cal
424
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

In the Matter of the Estate of
MARY A. SCOTT, also known as
MRS. D. B. SCOTT. Deceased.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY
TAKE NOTICE that the Execu
tors of the above-entitled estate
will, on or after May 4th, 1910, sell
at private sale. all the right title
and interest of the above entitled
estate in and to the following de-
scribed real property
All that real property situated
in the County of Imperial State
of California, described as follows
Tract 81 Township IA South,
Range l3 East, SBM, EXCEPT
ING therefrom that portion de-
scribed as follows:
Beginning at tine northeast cor
ner, thence south SO feet along
the east line to point: thence
west $50 feet along line lying
parallel With and 33 feet south
of the North line to the true
point of beginning; thence west
"a 90 feet along line lying par
allel with and 33 feet south of
the north line to point; thence
south 1920 feet to point
thence north 41949' east 51283
feet along the west line OF Il
country road To the true point oil
beginning, containing l5 acre
more or less.
BIDS or offers Will be received at
IL Bank of America Building, San
liego. California.
Dated this 18th day of April, 1910.
JOHN w. SCOTT.
JOHN w. SCOTT,
Eta M. FOWLKES
GENEVIEVE GLASCOCK
Executors of the Estate of
Mary A. Scott, also known
as Mrs. d. B. Scott. de-
ceased.
(A19-M2, incl)
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

FOR SALE-17 head PRIME heifer
dairy calves from to 16 months
old. See Dale R. Wantlond, 1886
Pierce Ave, CaleXico. 4-27
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livestock

FOR SALE = Excellent saddle
horses. From $35 up. A. S.
Gonzalez, End of No. Third.
Phone 1897. tin
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

23 City Property - Sale

WE HAVE several good buys in
furnished and unfurnished houses
ranging from $4,000 to 100000
Terms.
TYLER INSURANCE AGENCY
$40 Main Street FL Centre
4-5tf
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

FOR SAJ4E-Spotted Poland litter
of 7. Second litter $500 Phone
Ell Centro 8719-R-1. 4-25
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Farm Products

FOR SALE-l00 tons oat hay. See
T. A McChristy, 200 Main st. or
Phone 1886 4-23
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23 City Property = Sale

G5xl30 LOT. Residence Park Sub
division Bargain for quick sale.
lnuuir, 1O4l Vine. 42i
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

Post Press Wanl-hd oectlon.
Vitally Different Infinitely Bet
ter. Read lor Profit U@e 1of
pec1lltct
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
I9 Snir' Homes, Sdie-Rent

ENCINfTAS, SAN DIEGO COUNTY
An ocean front summer cottage
here will literally pay its own
way. Build your own modest cot
tage en- roomy 50Xl80 bluff lots
running right to the beach. Use
it yourself for the summer season
and rent it for the rest of the
year. Lots $6O0-$l5O dn., S1369
mo. incl 61 int. Mr. Franklin,
South Coast Land Co, Encinitas,
Calf" 4-23
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

So CHEVROLET PICKUP for sale
or trade. In good shape. Will take
barley in trade. Sam Naliboff,
58i Broadway 4-29
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

WE HAVE A FEW repossessed cars
priced right. Peoples Finance &
Thrift Co, 638 Main. Phone SIS
or 525.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
Business Services

SERVICE WITH A SMILE
We have used and new pipe by
the mile and it's never too late
to save money thru our gate on
used and new material.
Ell CENTRIC LUMBER and
TRADING co.
14O9 Adams ST. Phone 1892
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
0 Help Wanted

OPENING in Imperial Valley for
active woman who will appreciate
opportunity earning several hun
dred dollars monthly in dignified
business. No experience neceS-
sary. No investment. Box 1922,
Heber. Calf. 4-29
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
I3 Business Opportunities

FOR SALE-Complete Model Air
plane Shop Stock and Supplies
Call at las So. 9TH 4 23
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
Business Services

NEW BATHROOMS for old ones.
Your fixtures accepted as trade
ms on new ones. Complete fin
ancing. No down payment.
BUILDERS SUPPLY co.
Phone $50 - Imperial Ave. & Euclid
ELECTROLUX CLEANER and AIR
Purifier. Only Authorized Sales
and Service. 1913 Main st. Phone
e7o. 4-24
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
.35 Trucks Tractors Tr0jlers

House Trailers, Campers. Box
Trailers, Horse Trailers, Trailer
Brakes, Rock Gas Stoves and
Supplies
PAVNYS TRAILER MART
Palm Springs Easy Terms
Open Evenings til O'clock
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

WANTED-OId horses and mules,
one cent per pound. Call Braw-
ley 642-W. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
80 Farm Implements

FOR SALE-A Rake Bar Hay Load
er with rubber tires. Like new.
Edgar Implement Store. 3-31tf
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
6 Personals, Special Notices

IMPROVE YOUR GOLF
Have lots of fun at the Driving
Range. Floodlights for night driv-
ing. Also Trap and Skeet shooting
with g % Rifle. Open pm. to
II pm. So. 4th st. 4-26
GOOD SADDLE HORSES for rent.
Moonlight rides all this week. Op-
Grating under new management.
Double M Stables, 3l5 Broadway.
4-25
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
20 Poultry

WANTED all kinds of poultry. Pay
highest possible price. S & M
Poultry, phone 87O0-R-2 Ell Cen
tro, 8114-R-l Holtville. 12-1tf
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22

BALER BLOCKS
John Deere, I.H.C., Ann Arbor and
Case, at attractive prices.
THE FAIR
1916 Main Phone 1890
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
Situations Wanted

GIRL 19 WISHES HOUSEWORK
Stay nights. References. Phi. I'M
peral $780, H. M. Mccall Ranch.
4-23
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
No. 23533

In the Matter of the Estate of
MARY A. SCOTT, also known as
MRS. D. B. SCOTT, Deceased,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO.
No. 23533
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
Rooms for Rent

FOR RENT: Housekeeping room,
separate unit, very reasonable,
6A6 Holt 4-25
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-22
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY

All that real property situated
in the County of Imperial, State
of California, described as follows:
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IS Houses for Rent

FURNISHED house at SCI So. 10th
st. Cooler. Electric refrigerator
Water paid. Phone GIG, Dunlap.
4-24