Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
DEPUTY GRAND MATRON
VISITS AT IMPERIAL

VISITS AT IMPERIAL
Mrs. Florence A. Blanchard, deputy
grand matron, visited Golden Rule
Chapter O. r. s. at Imperial last night
and was cordially received. This is the
last of the series of official visits the
deputy grand matron will make this
season. Members from other chapters
of the order in the county attended the
lmeeting\and saw the work exemplified.
Mrs. Blanchard addressed the chapter
and guests after the ceremonies an,l
was presented lovely Chinese fruit
bowl after the address, Worthy Patron
!. A. Harris making the presentation.
Mrs Blanchard graciously accepted the
gift. Mrs. John Norton Of Ell Centre,
grand treasurer of the state, was among
the honored guests and delivered an
inspiring little address. Refreshments
were served by Golden Rule Chapter
after the ceremonies as fitting close
to a delightful meeting.
FOR MRS. ROBERT WEIGH
HOnoring her charming daughter, Mrs.
Robert Welch who is here for a visit,
Mrs. Will S. Fawcett entertained yes
terday at smart afternoon. bridge at
her Wensley avenue home. Larkspur
and pink roses furnished the very beau
tiful color motif of the occasion and
dainty refreshments were served after
the game. The guests were Mrs
Robert Welch, Mrs. r. B. Kepley, Mrs
r. w. Campbell, Mrs. Charles e. Paris,
Mrs. Harry Barker, Mrs. Clarence w.
Barton, Mrs. Forest Kutz, Mrs. A. j.
SchaetZel, DR.. Frances Elliott, Mrs
James X. Hermon, Mrs. Clarence Co
nant, Mrs. Charles f. Scott, Mrs. How
ard P. Meyer, Mrs. George w. Ander
son, Mrs. Don Bitter, Miss Peggy Lien,
Mrs. Keyes Mitchell, Miss Sue Hazel
Baker, Mrs. Verne Garland, Miss Eva
lyn Bowman, Mrs. c. j. Ritz, Miss
Helen Kelso, Mrs. Leroy Holt, Mrs.
Henry Loud, Mrs. Pemberthy, Mrs.
George Cotton, San Diego, Mrs. Sidney
McHarg and Mrs. Leon Heck, Calexico,
Mrs. c. w. Allison, Imperial. Mrs.
Clarence Conant won the high score for
first prize, Miss Kelso got second prize
and Mrs. Mitchell third favor.
WITH MRS. COLLIER
The Ell Centre w. C. T. U. members
enjoyed day of rare association and
pleasure at the lovely country home of
the secretary, Mrs. C. E. Collier yes
terday. 4 potluck luncheon was served
at the beginning after which the bust
ness session was held. Delegates were
appointed to the state convention to
be held at Glendale May 1926. Mrs.
Oscar Sweeney, president of the local
union, and Mrs. Minnie Hull, secretary
of the county union, were appointed.
Mr.. York, of the Anti-Saloon League
addressed the members on the Wright
act coming before the voters on refer
endu min November. The speaker urged
complete and thorough organization of
forces, and an educational campaign to
keep the matter before the people. Ten
minute speakers were appointd to ad-
drss organizations and at moving pic
ture shows.
The w. C. T. Z. will make strenuous
change the date of state and county
primary elections from August to May
so that ople will be at home to par
ticipate. 1t is especially desirable for
Imperia' county. August is the vaca-
tion mon h all over the state and ex-
perienc las proven that small per
cent OF Yoters usually vote in the pri-
maries t Was said yesterday that this
conditi I can be corrected by having
the pr ary elections in late May.
The bin advocating the publishing at
least two weeks before of intent to
marry was endorsed by the meeting, and
other matters Of Importance were dis
cussed.
The next meeting will be held in the
city park of Ell Centre, Friday, June 9,
with a picnic supper.
INDIAN DECORATIONS
The large collection of Indian rugs