Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-19

been an |. W. w, although he de
clared he was no longer q member oil
the association. Officers are investi'
eating his record.
Big Dry Meeting-More than p
thousand persons turned out last even
ing to hear H. w. Brewer, DISTRICT
Attorney Swing and Dan C. Noland
speak at the corner of Eighth street
and Imperial avenue in the interest
of Dry California. Close attention
was given the speakers and much in
terest was shown.
X n
Parent Teachers Recepti0n-The
Parent Teachers reception held last
Friday evening was greatly enjoyed
by those attending. The guests were
cordially welcomed by the president
Of the association, Mrs. W. W. Apple,
and the reception committee. The in
terror of the church, decorated for
the occasion, not only presented a
pleasing appearance, but proved a
place of good fellowship. After intro
ductions and greetings were ex-
changed, Mrs. Apple spoke a few
words in pleasant greeting to all. Pro-
fessor Coe, principal of the grammar
schools, told of the growth of the
schools and the necessity for more
room in spite of the beautiful build
ing just completed. He mentioned
with appreciation the fact that the
people of Ell Centre were willing to
supply all things possible for the good
of the schools whenever the need was
brought to their attention. Professor
Kerr, principal of the high school, re-
ported an up-to-date high school, held
to the point of greatest efficiency by
an effort because of insufficient
room. He spoke of the grave danger
that threatened students from over
The biggest investment a
community can make is in its boys
and girls, and the training in high
school has a lasting influence
on the lives of its students. Since the
danger lies in delay, Professor Kerr
urged immediate action in providing
sufficient room for the future. Mr..
Travers, whose willingness as mem
Der of the school board to secure
possible for the good of the
schools, has won appreciation from
Goth parents and teachers, gave fig
lres showing the growth of the schools
and told of the efforts that had been
made to meet the demands of this
growth. The need for manual train
ng in the intermediate grades was
before the meeting and a
strong appeal made by the parents
that this need be supplied. Music
FOR The evening was a we'll rendered
piano solo by Miss Hazel Fawcett,
who responded to an encore. and
charming vocal solos by Miss Karnes
If the high school and Miss Watkins.
Sherbet and cake were served during
he social hour at the close of the
program.
Vote California Dry
Alec Martin and Edna Leyenberger,
Who were married some days ago in
Pomona, have returned to the valley,
The couple will make theif home near
doltville, where Martin is engaged
n ranching. =
Vote California Dry
Ford Stages
,ut of San Diego and the coast cit
es are using the Netherway Genera
or ard are burning distillate, and
ire saving 100 per cent on their gas
oill by so doing. This gas generator
will burn gasoline, distillate or coal
'il; will save 20 per cent on gaso-
inc CT 100 per cent on distillate; will
,urn coal oil as well as either, so
here is no occasion to be caught with
,ut oil on the road. Will install it on
,our car and demonstrate to your
before you need pay US
me cent. The price is $3.50 net
he same price as you would pay for
t in San Diego.
DELTA IMPLEMENT CO.,
Adv. Ell Centre.
Vote California Dry
We guarantee all our work. I'm
'erial Valley Home Dentists. 148
Vote California Dry
DIR. E. E. Osenburg, Dentist,
649 Main ST., Ell Centre.
Vote California Dry
Vacuum Cleaners f,r Rent.
Light and easy to operate. Impe-
ial Valley Hardware Co., 529 Main
;t.-Adv.