The Modesto Bee from Modesto, California • Page 19

Wheat Belt Comes Smilin' Through! Drought, storms, turuadww and floods which tfae greai MMwectere wheat hrti sire oalv gladly forgotten, where the graiu wavtaj aptia the an feuwuwuu i I i auuling Wichita girls, helping with an early a KSWMB lawn, reflect the wheat i i farcwr'i revived hopes and traditional vjrfuuluu. Two Of Commissioners Who Have Fought With Mayor Drop Battle NEW ORLEANS, July "surrender" of New Orleans to Senator Huey P. Long appeared imminent to-day. Two city commissioners, who have fought side by side with Mayor; T. Senimes Walmsley against thei Louisiana dictator, announced early! to-ilay they did not irtend to op; ppse the senator any longer.

i "The affairs of the city demand I peace," said Finance A. Miles and Property Commissioner Joseph P. Skelly in signed statement. Regrets "I regret that Commissioners Pratt and Skelly have quit in a I moral fight at this time," Mayor! Walmsley said when advised of their action. "Any fight that I have been making.

I believe, was a moral one which the Interests of the city demand that I continue fighting. Public Utilities Commissioner Fred A. Earhart and Public Safety Commissioner Frank n. Gomila did 1 not sign the surrender 'Xeed Co-operation' I Commissioners Pratt and Skelly i said the city "must havn the cooperation of the state to which it its existence as a municipal ijfcovernment unless there are to be losses for the future." They said they admired the stand of Mayor Walmgley correct conditions" but added, "We have long since seen the apparent impossibility of his coping with the situation which faces us, even in the absence of the laws last passed." Business men, they stated, were desirous of seeing the "matter" settled. "We have secured relief before by ceasing firing," they said.

Huoy Stays In City As the commissioners made their announcement Senator Long was in his skyscraper hotel suite. He planned to return to Washington last night but canceled the trip at the last moment. The battle between Long and Walmsley, once warm political friends, has been prolonged and vicious. In the January, 1934, elections Walmsley's candidates beat those of Long, but in the bitter and militaristic elections In November last year, Long turned the tables and the power of the mayor's old political ring. Becomes Dictator It was after the victory that Long assumed the dictatorship of Louisiana and summoned one special session of the legislature after another to give him control of city affairs.

In the last special session, concluded Monday, Long obtained control of virtually every remaining city function. The legislation and court litigation instigated by Long, tied up city finances and all city workers 'except policemen and firemen are now being paid by the Federal Relief Administration, The firemen and policemen, ove: Long previously assumed control, will be paid under authority of the special session which lust Actual Loss By Fire Here DuringJYear Is Only $200 per capita fire loss; Approximately 20,870 gallons of for ths year ended June 30th A es5 tnan j-w cent nearly same as 1933-34. The total not covered by insurance, the basis upon which the per capita loss IB was The loss the previous year was an even $200. The a of buildings and contents endangered by fires during the year is placed at in i annual report ChlefWallaoe i i Jeorge Wallace. Insurance carried otaled $283,033.38.

Loss On Buildings Loss on buildings amounted and on contents $23,441.14, or a total of $36,504.20. Insurance received on buildings totaled $12- S63.12 and on contents $23,440.51 for i total of $36,303.63. Twenty rubbish fires were re- jorted during the year. There were lighteen automobile fires and eighteen grass. Flues were blamed for seventeen blazes and cigarets for twelve.

Matches started seven. Chief Wallace says the department answered 147 calls, of which seventy-six were general alarms, sixty-seven silent and four for the nhalator. Funeral Is Planned For John Newkirk Funeral services for John Bar. nett Newkirk, 82, who died near Ceres Tuesday, will be held at the Black Cooper Funeral Chapel in Holiister at 2:30 o'clock Friday aft- irnoon. Newkirk crossed the plains to California in 1861 and had resided In the state seventy-four years.

He was a resident of the Ceres district for twelve years. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Olive Newkirk, and four children, Mrs. Ida Ewen of Hollisler, Mrs. Annie Waring and John I.

Newkirk of Ceres and Mrs. Ethel Tirey of Half Moon Bay, and twelve grandchildren. He was a brother of Mrs. John Horn and Reuben Newkirk of Holiister and Richard Newkirk of Redwood City. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery a.1 Holiister.

The govern Funeral Home was charge of local arrangements. Suit Is Filed Over Chiropractor Bill S. T. Wilson, Modesto collector seeks to collect $1,164.70 allegedly due on a bill and $202.50 interest in a suit fled in the superior cour here against John Bryden and hi; wife, Cora B. Bryden.

The money, ths complaint states Is due on a bill contracted with Dr O. M. Flesher, Rlverhank chlro- for professional services. is represented by Attorney L. B.

Rchlingheyde Modesto. water were used. Assistant Chief Cy Green drovt his car 4,296 miles during the year, while Chief Wallace drove 3,234 miles. The suburbanite truck traveled the greatest distance for regular apparatus, 102 miles. Other mileage is: Hose truck No.

1, sixty-one; pump No. 1, sixty-one miles; pump No. 2, thirty- three miles; pump No. 3, forly- sever. miles, and the aerial truck, thirty-six miles.

The department used 2,183 gallons of gasoline during the year. Inspections made by the department totaled 5,040. Recommendations were made In 842 cases. Assistant Chief Green Is In charge of the Inspection work. fnion Service Is To Be Directed By Young People Ths Federation of Young People will have charge ol the union church services In the First Methodist Church at 8 o'clock Sunday evening.

It will be the first time ths group has sponsored the services. Emerson Bain, president of the 'organization, Is the program chairman. The will be Youth's Responsibility. Four speakers, representing participating churches will discuss different phases of the subject. Music will be furnished by a choir directed by Merl Ocken and an ochestra conducted by Elward Bright.

There also will be a special quartet. Elizabeth Corson will be at the piano. SALE STARTS THURSDAY Paul Bomberger Addresses Club Paul Bomberger spoke on the State Real Estate Act at a meeting of the Toastmasters Club in the rlotel Modesto Tuesday evening, le described the limitationa on real estate brokers and the general workings of the.act. Short talks were given by several club members. Ronald Bates, secretary, presided and Herbert Paul was the toastmaster.

Dr. O. Smith was the critic. Edward Dennett will be the speaker next week. NOTICE Col.

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i i Btff Delightful Climate the Place lor the Family Cotfnfcen. Apartment!) and Cum pi Very Reanonable For Farther information Address CHTX i I OF COMMKftCK CHI, Big i.OO It-inch Air-balloon Tires Luggage Compartmeni Built in EXTRA DOLLAR ORD BUILT many dollars oj extra value into the 1935 Ford V-8andthen reducedtbeprice. Safety glass all around at no extra Zone" riding, which gives back scat passengers 3. "front seat A luggage compartment, built into the Fenders that match the a Big 6.00 16-inch air-balioon tires (extra wide tread). Study these features carefully.

If they were not provided as part of the purchase price, you would find they represented an extra cost running into many additional dollars. But they arc all included in the delivered price of the new Ford V-8 Consider this when purchasing your 1935 car. No matter what you want in a car--style, safety, apeed, power, economy or comfort--the Ford V-8 will meet your needs, Sse it today at yout Ford dealer's. It is the biggest dollar value in Ford history. A I A VISIT FORD DIEGO EXPOSITION FRANK PARADIS 9th Phone 42 OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS The third annual picnic of the cotch-Jrish people will be held at awada Park at uoon Friday.

Thomas Crawford, a Turlock publisher, will be the tocipal speaker. A piper, newly rived from Scotland, will furnish All Scotch-Irish and their SERA Office Is To Remain Open At Noon Hour The Modesto SERA office wii! iw open henceforth during the noon hour, thus permitting relief administration to get their pay cheeks duriag that hour. Some inconvenience had been caused heretofore by the fact office was closed during that period. uslc. ends are welcome.

their own lunches. "Harry group. Abernetby Is the chairman and Courtney Is the secretary of the Your Opportunity to Buy DozUr Leiter Quality Clothes at a Substantial Don't Miss Thit Sales Event Our Clearance of MEN'S SUITS IN 3 GROUPS Group No. 1 Group No. 2 This group Includes a assortment of Charter House and Cloth Craft Suits--all of our $35 for only $14.95 You will find Hart lohoffntr Han In beautiful patterns IB fete group.

for only $19.95 No. 3 Heri a vmliu In frads ot olothlni. Worsteds and twtati am included ia our lor only 24 WASH SUITS wash suits ara the styU sensation of season. Slngls and doubls breasted modsls and aH an Bharpljr reduotd' from $10.96 to JACKET SETS Jacket and trouser sets have found a definite place as sport aad utility wear. to must go at $7.45 and $8:95 SPORTJACKETS Sport jackets in all new patterns, shirred and zipper are Included In these $5.86 and $6.95 values for $3.95 and $4.95 Sweaters and Sweater Sets All makes and typss of sweaters must go at Off $7.75 SHIRTS IN FOUR GROUPS In tfcls lot of smart you will find many makes such Qrayoo, Ctar- mont and Klden.

are aS desirable and represent great saving. Group No. 1 to Group No. Group No. 8 to Group No.

4 to HM 85c 97c $1.39 $1.65 Sport Coals TROUSERS CAPS Summer Weight 75c TIK Swim Suits and Trunks Here Is your chance to get well known brands at a substantial saving. All colors. Swim $1.95 and $3.45 Beautifully tailored sport coats In very latest models. Thsse Jlo.BO and $12.50 coats must fo at Tou can save real money on this of trousers which Include wash and flannels. a and Straw Hats Our seasonal reduction of straws include two lots and all styles.

Group Group Off off Pajamas A of fine pajaiMB ht miay styles and 97c $1.35 $1.61 One Lot of Trunks $1.00 $1.45 $1.95 "The House of Quality" SHORTS DOXIERff LEITER Silk Hose Pick up several of these fuli out, fast colored shorts--tic sides and elastio aides. Values to 50o. 29c 35 A group of odds and solids and ia a Tsluw to T9o 4 Pair.