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Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Name Men Who VIII
Prepare, SerUe Supper
to Women of Church

Final arrangements were made last
night by the men of the Presbvter-
ian church for the supper and pro
gram which will be rendered the We
men OF the enurcn next Friday eve
ming in the church basement.
B. l.. Lemons was named head
chef. Walter Carey will lie head
waiter and H. c. Coe will act as
stage manager with O. g. Horne do.
ing the honors as head of the recep-
tion committee.
The details of the menu are be
ing kept dire secret and there are
other mysteries surrounding the
eveno which will not be divulged
until the evening of the festivities
The men of the congregation will
be drafted to assist in various ca
pacities, covering everything from
kitchen police to pouring coffee.
Announcement is made that the
dinner will be served at $3.50 p. m.
sharp for the benefit of those who
may be planning to attend the East
ern star installation later in the
evening. Every member of the
church is urged to remember the
date and be present at the affair as
the women in particular will enjoy
4 gala event, with nothing to do
but sit down and watch the men
work.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
KODAK NOTABLE
GIVES BULK OF
ESTATE AWAY
by United Press Leased Wire

ROCHESTER,, y. Y. Dee. l0.-By
additional distributions announced
today, George +. Eastman has given
away the bulk of his holdings in
the Eastman Kodak Company. re-
t&ining only sufficient number of
shares to enable him to participate
effectively in the management of
the corporation.
The minimum value set upon the
stock thus distributed is placed at
SIS, 100000 but its actual value is
generally believed to be consider
ably in excess ot this figuTc.
This gift of at least $4,000 600 is
believed to be the larges; III the
, history of the country. An eXpla'
nation of this extraordinary distrib
tuition of wealth is contained ns ;
statement ISSUED by Eastman iu
(which he declares:
~ am now upwards of 30 years
old aud feel that | would like to
sec results from this money within
my remaining years.
Eastman also stated that prior TO
this distribution of lj,000,O00, he
had distributed among various in
Stitu,ions about half of his original
holdings i'll Eastman Kodak.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Literature Section
Meet JCith Mrs. HickcOA

Members of the literature section
completed their Interesting study OF
the Shakespearean drama, '.Romeo
and Juliet at the meeting held
last evening at the home of Mrs.
Ross 7. Hickcox, and plans were
made to hold open house to their
friends on Tuesday, January s,
when they will entertain at an af-
ternoon tea and papers will be Civ
IN BY, the various members on "Ro-
meo and Juliet. At the compile
tion of each play which the section
studies, open house will be held, ac-
cording to decision at the meeting
last evening.
During the business discussion
Mrs. Frank Anderson was elected as
the viee-ehairman of fhe section,
since Mrs. o. G. Horne, former vice
chairman has resigned. Mrs. Fred
Eldred was also selected to fill the
office of tIsasurer. the section hav
ing heretofore combined the offices
of secretary and treasurer.
Members of the section include
Mesdames Calvin Mousseau. chair
man. Ross T. Hickcox Frank An
derson, Fred Eldred, W. w. Apple,
Leroy Merchant r. w. Cam nbell.
n. A. Contos, d. b. Roberts, f. J.
Mack, j. d. Johnson, Thomas Gill,
Z. L. Garthwaite, O. g. Horne and
Miss Agnes Ferris !
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
PYTHIAN SISTERS
BAZAAR ACCLAIMED
A GREAT SUCCESS

The Pythian Sisters bazaar, which
was held recently, was considered
ore of the most successful affairs
of its kind ever given by the organ
ization, according to those in charge
of the bazaar. In spite of the un-
favorable weather conditions Satur-
day, crowds continued to visit the
bazaar all during the day and the
proceeds were quite gratifying.
Numbers were drawn during the
afternoon for pillow and "a doll,
the winners of the lucky numbers
being Mrs. Elmer Leonard of 7s3
Wansley avenue and Mrs. ". d.
Moffatt.
The regular meeting Of the Py-
thians Sisters win be held at the
Knights of Pvthias hall tomorrow
evening, Il pot.luck dinner 10 be
served al. $50 p. IN. and initiation
ceremonies and election of Officers
~ follow.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10

Norma Talmadge narrowly escap-
ed serious injury when 80 tons of
water. approximately 1000 gallons
were loosed ON the deck of a studio
built yacht during the filming of
certain scenes in 1.-THE Only Wo-
man. her latest First National
photoplay, showing at the Valley
tomorrow.
The force of the water was such
that the deck of tEe ship was en-
tirely demolished and many of the
members of the company were bad.
~ bruised when timbers fell upon
them.
1.-The Only Woman reverses the
theme of a parent 5 sacrifice for a
son or daughter, and tells of Il girl
who surrenderS herself for her
father upon the marriage altar.
Besides Eugcne 0 'Brien, Norma
Talmadgc's leading man, tho east
consists of Matthew Betz. Edwards
Davies, Winter Hall, Percy TWil-
liams, Stella Iii Lanti, Murdock
MacQuarrie, the Rev. Neal Dodd,
Z. Ii. Calvert and Louis Dumar.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Dupont Junior Is
Hon0red en- First
Birthday Anniversary

The first birthday of little Nor
man Reese Dupont was delightfully."-
eel el,brated yesterday afternoon when
Mrs. y. +. Dupont entertained in
honor of the event at her home at
49, Sandalwood avenue. A delicate
color scheme of pink aud white was
carried out in the decorations of
candles and favors and also n the
refreshments. One especial feature
was the huge birthday cake with an
imitation house with furniture and
numerous other unique details ear
ried out in the pink and white icing,
the cake being made by Mrs. Henry
Havekorst of Meloland. Delicious
refreshments of ice cream and cake
and coffee were served late in the
afternoon.
Among the guests present were
Mrs. Kendall rerkins of Long
Beach and baby daughter Marilyn
Perkins, who are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Perkins mother, Mrs.
Kate Oldham of this city; Mrs. A.
Winder, who is visiting here from
Covina; Miss Lillian Dupont of San
Diego, who is spending the holi-
days at her brother 5 home, Mrs.
Henry Havekorst and Miss Vera
Havekorst of Meloland, Mrs. G. W.
Nance, Mrs. William Lavayea and
baby daughter, Doris Kathleen and
Miss Eva Ray Lavayea.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given by the uu-
dcrsigncd that he has in his posses
sion one Metz delivery car, Engine
No. 403S3. That the undersigned
more than twenty days prior 10 the
date Of this notice, performed labor
in the amount of Fifty-fivc $500
Dollars, and furnished parts and
Dollar. and furnished and supplicd
parts Of the reasonable value Of
twenty (s20) Dollars, in the repair
of said automobile; that the under
signed is holding said automobile
for the satisfaction and payment Of
said amounts; that on the goth day
Of December, 1924, at 10 0 o'clock
"a. m. at the repair shop and garage
in the rear Of the store building at
No. 675 Main Street, El Centre
( California, the undersigned will
cause said automobile to be sold AT
public auction to the highest bid
der to satisfy his lien for said
amounts against said automobile
and TO pay the cost of publishing
this notice.
Dated. El Centre, California, Dc
cember s, 1924.
9tlo s. .. LINGO.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Mr.. and Mrs. McNeece
Entertain Bridge CLUB

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. McNo"ce of
$40 Date street entertained the
members Of their bridge club at
their homo on Monday evening, the
TING being spent enjoyably in play
ing auction bridge. Pretty .tcIlow
and white chrysanthcmums and
holly were employed effectively as
decorations. At the conclusion OF
the bridge, Mrs. L. Il. PhillHy and
Mr.. Stanley Smith were winners of
prizes for high score. Dainty re-
freshments were served ii the con
clusion of the party.
Among those present were: Mr..
aud Mrs, II. c. Jones. DR.. and Mrs.
T. 4. Burger. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Cross, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. II. Phillcy, and
the host aud hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Society, Clubs, Lodges,
Churches and Schools
MUCH INTEREST IN
EASTERN STAR EVENT
HERE FRIDAY NIGHT

Much interest is being manifested
in the coming Eastern Star cere
mony Friday night at Masonic
Temple, when the new officers OF
Signal Chapter No. 276 viii be form
ally installed for the coming year.
On account of the restricted ac.
comodations, attendance will be lin
tied TO Eastern Star members, Ma
sons and their respective families,
all of whom are invited to be pre-
sent.
A social hour viii follow the in
stallation, refreshments will be serv-
ed, and many out of town visitors
from ether valley chapters are ex-
pected.
Plans are rapidly being consum-
mated for the annual Eastern Star
bali which will be given in Masonic
Temple on New Years eve and
which will be the most elaborate
affair of the year in Eastern Star
circles. Further announcements will
be made in few days regarding the
event.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
SEG@N@@EEEREHRRN@ERNEE NEEEREGEEaEEE9RRGRRREER
ENTIRE NOS DANCE
IS ENLTVENED BY
A BEAUTIFUL TREE

Tho Christmas dance held by the
Entire Nos club last night at the wo-
man 5 elUb house proved Il highly
enjoyable affair. with large Christ
mas tree, brilliantly lighted and
beautifully trimmed.- forming the
chief attraction of the evening, and
the Christmas theme of red and
green being carried out in deeora
tions. Feature dances were enjoy
ed during the evening. one of them
releasing dozens of large balloons
which were captured by the gay
crowd and which almost as promptly
met up with disaster US they burst
with resounding pops all over the
hail. Christmas cards cut in two
with those present drawing for
dance partners was another unique
feature that caused much merri-
ment.
Delicious refreshments, consisting
of plum pudding and coffee, were
served during the evening, as well
as iced fruit punch.
The next dance will not be held
until after the New Year.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Imperial Woman Is
Hostess at Bridge

Mrs. +. T. Williams entertained
the members of her bridge club on
Monday afternoon of this week at
her home in Imperial. Lovely red
roses were employed rs decorations
in the living room and dining room,
and refreshments were served late
in the afternoon.
Mrs. I. a. Burger won the prize
for high seoro while Mrs. J. 5.
Jones received consolation f1vors.
Members of the club present in.
cluded Mesdamcs j. S. Jones, Mau.
rice Reed, +. 4, Burger, Il. IL,
Cary; L. W. Ferris, l.. II. Phillcy,
all of FL Ccntro, A. Blaisdcll of
CalcXico and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
WILBUR HALL MAY
AID In PUTTING
ON PAGEANT HERE

Wilbur Hall, the noted short story
writer, and former resident of El
Centro, has become interested i'll the
proposal to produce pageant in this
this city, III connection with the OPP
ening of the Yuma-Imperiai Valley
highway early next year.
In reply to an inquiry made by
Ford NJ. Jack, principal of the
Wilson school. who is promoting
the pageant, Mr.. Hall advised that
he would be interested in putting
on the pageant, provided the plans
call for a siZea BILE east, and arrange
ments were made to call him to
write and direct the show. Owing to
the short time remaining before
the tentative opening OF tho high
way, Mr.. Hall suggests that no time
be lost and states he can come TO
El Contro as soon as he gets word
from here.
Last night Mr. jack wired Hall
that the elementary schools repre-.
sented by \. p. Shiblcv, have pIedg
ed an Indian episode; the Ten
Thousand Club the episode of the
"Sccr'. with Mrs. i. Drummond
Huston in charge. The Farm Bu-
reau has also pledged an episode,
either from "Thc Winning of Bar.
bara Worth or "Thc River
whichever is approved by Mr.. Hall.
Both these stories are protected by
copyright but it is believed per.
mission to use them can be easily
obtained.
Superintendent Shibley, Mr.. Jack
and those who are associated with
them i'll arousing the public inter-
est in the pageant will meet with
the Chamber of Commerce directors
tonight. and cndeavor to get de-
finite action on the matter so they
may 70 ahead with their plans for
ii.
The Imperial Valley Press natur-
ally bas a warm spot for Mr.. Hall,
as lie was reporter on this paper
Il number of years ago, before he
had attained national prominence in
his chosen profession. He is re
mcmbercd by many of the older resi-.
dents of the city. At present he
makes his home in Los Gatos.
There is still much preliminary
work to be done, according to Mr..
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Local Women attend
Cd!eHico installation

y party of members OF Signal
Chapter, No. 276, Eastern Star, OF
this city, motored to Calexico last
night to attend the installation OF
that chapters new officers. Mrs
W. j. Hartman was installed. as
worthy matron and her husband as
worthy patron for the ensuing year
with impressive and beautiful install
lation ceremonies. The hall was ar
tistically decorated with greenery
and chrvsanthcmums and refresh
ments were served at the close of a
social hour, following the installa
ton. Those attending from here in
cluded Mesdamcs a. Arnold, G. +.
Sones, J. S. Jones, j. +. Peck, +. d.
Jacobs, y. y. Bucklin w. T. North,
J. w. Hagar, Charles Du Sold and
L. V. Caldwell.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Combined Societies
Enjoy POt-Luck Dinner

The combined meeting of the
Presbyterian Guild and Missionary
Society which was held Yesterday
at the church proved especially in
teresting, the meeting beng largely
attended and Il pot-luck dinner be-
ing served 1t one @ 'clIoek.
The missionary society program
was held Immediately following the
dinner with Miss Alice Krohne
leading the devotionals. Mrs H.
c. Hurlburt gave an interesting
talk on the customs of the Persian
people and OF the missionary work
i'll that country.
During the guild meeting which
took place after the missionary pro-
gram, all the Christmas bags were
finished for the Christmas tree
which has been planned. The guild
also planned to have a rummage
sale ON Saturday, January Il, ac-
cording to decision Yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Missionary Society
Has Splendid Program

\ splendid program was present
cd by the members Of the Chfistian
church Missionary Society yesterday
AFTERNOON. Mrs. f. l.. Shaw, prcsi.
dent presiding at the affair. Mrs.
\. l.. Graves led the dcvotionals
and Mrs. ID. Golfers gave a rcading
on "Our' Children $ IIomcD; Mrs
+. Mckinney on Brotherhood, 4"
while Mrs. $. Martin presented
"Our Old Folk S Home" Miss
Mary Lois Graves gave a splendid
piano solo which concluded the pro.
gram.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Nearly Million
Aliens Admitted
In Last Year
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dee. 10.-Dcspite
the restrictive quota law, the num-
Der of immigrants admitted TO the
United States during the past fiscal
year was almost as large as before
the law was passed, the annaal re-
port of Commissioner of Immigra.
ton Husband showed today.
A total of 706,S96 aliens wcr, ad.
mitted during the year, when the
law was passed the annual influx
was close to one million. The in.
crease during .he past wear WIS dus
to arrivals from Canada. Me;ico and
Other western hemisphere countries
which are now covered by the quota
law according to Husband,
Moro and morc immigrants are
coming to the United States from
north European countries while the
quota law effectively bars the in
tlux from the Mediterranean area,
tn, report shows.
English speaking immigrants dur
ing the past year aggregated 200
265, or 1888 per cent. as compared
with 107 ,199' or eight per cent III
la"4
German immigrants numbered
?5,62 and Scandinavians to;allcd
40,97S, both big increases. Further
increases from these regions are
forecast under the new law which
went into effect ON July /.
Southern and Eastern Europa and
Turkey, sent only l63.Sl3 last year.
Emigrants from the United States
fell off in number, only 76,7S9 re.
turning to the "old countries - dur
ing the year Before the war the
outgoing tide was about one third
of the iucomers.
Smuggling of aliens into this
country continues to increase. Illus.
band said. No estimate of the turn-
Der of aliens illegally entering was
given out but the report pointed out
an index that dcsertions of alien
seamen from their ships in Amcri.
can ports totallcd 34,679 last year,
compared with a previous annual
average of S,573 when there were
no restrictive laws.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
HERE ARE NAMES
OF ROLELEADERS
in ELKS' SHOW

Under the direction of Otto Jean.
con, who has produced the show re-
Gently IN San Diego, rehearsals for
the Elks show, "A Night in Bo,
hemia,' which will be given at the
Palace theater December IS and 10,
are being held every night at the
Wilson school.
\ large cast, including some of
FL Centro's best theatrical talent,
and best looking girls, are giving
practically all their spare time to
the rehearsals.
The principal characters in the
play have been placed in the capable
hands of Norman Deaton, Pike Dyer,
Charles Murphy, Clyde Hill, Roy
Estes, Carl Westphal, Jimmy Greene,
Mrs. Ray Martin, Miss Julia Gro.
gan and Miss Julia Foneannon.
These leads will be supported by
an adult chorus composed of III Cen
tro Young people, and also by n
pony chorus, made up of high
school and Junior college students.
One of the most pleasing numbers
on the program is a Salvation Army
number. Director Jeancon made it
known last week, that one of the
Elks would be allowed to beat the
bass drum during this number.
BY doing so he stirred up hor-
nets nest for practically every
member of the Elks lodge, undoubt-
edly led by desire to mingle with
the winsome girls in the chorus, put
in bid for the drummer job.
Charlie Pitzer, /. a. Thomas, Ed
die Nance, "Steve' and others have
squabbled over the matter since the
meeting last week, until Director
Jeancon threatened to ask Judge
Conkling to take the job and thus
put an end to the row.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
Emmanuel Circle
Complete Many Doifs

Over 80 dolls were completed at
the meeting of the Baptist jmma
nuel Circle yesterday aft wnoon,
which are to be sent to Mr. and Mrs.
Berlin Scokcly in Arizona for Christ
mas gifts TO the Indians there. Mr..
and Mrs. Scokcly were former res
idcnts of FL Centre and are now
doing missionary work among tho
Indians in Arizona. Gifts Of bead,
and clothing will also be sent 10y
the local circle along with the dolls
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10
COMPROMISE
IN SIGHT IN
RAIL STRIKE
Uy Emitted Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. l0.--Con-
ference Of officials of the Southern
Pacific railroad and enginemen S
unions continued here today in hope
of reaching compromise in the
wage dispute which resulted in the
men voting SO per cent in favor
Of n strike.
Such n compromise already is in
sight, members of both factions let
il be known, and will probably en-
hiace the j per cent increase and
the working conditions suggested in
a rcccI-t decision of the United
St1tes railroad labor board.
Six thousand union men are being
reprcsenteG at the meeting, which
opened yesterday. President William
Sproue heads the Southern Pacific
representation.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10

Jack, and he hopes the leaders in
civic matters in FL Ceutro will be-
come interested in the project and
lend what assistance they can to
make il success.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10

Bcgonias gov wild in Java. We
have never beer there, bat it may
be because they stay out all night.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-10

S,,a Joaquin County shipped 9,l50
AIS q grapes this year.
Evening star., 1924-12-03

o'clock. at the clubhouse, 2o0l New
Hampshire avenue.
Mrs. Richardson Davidson has is
sued invitations for dinner which
she will give on Wednesday, pecem-
ber 20, in the presidential suite 'at
the New willard
y Washington debutante OF this
Winter who is having Il pr"pitious
coming out in New England cities as
"A preliminary IS Miss Alice Louise
Edison, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Romanzo Edison, who Is divid %
ing her time between visits to her
brother iu-Iaw and sister. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hordtio Hugh Armstrong, at
Hartford. Conn, and another brother
in-law and sister. Col. IT. Walter
Schulz, in command of the Springfield,
Mass. Armory. and Mrs. Schulz Mr..
and Mrs. Armstrong gave two large
dinner parties for Miss Edison before
the bachelors fancy dress ball at the
Hartford club, and have entertained
at lunch for her. Mrs. Armstrong was
formerly Miss Marjorie Edison.
Col. and Mrs. Schulz, the latter for
merly Miss Lorraine Edison. have also
entertained for her a number Of
times. as have their friends. Miss Ed
son will probably return here shortly
before Christmas, when plans for her
coming out will be made
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. West will
entertain at dinner at the New VIII
Evening star., 1924-12-03

are among the passengers on the Es-
tonia, sailing today for the formers
post at Copenhagen. Mr.. and Mrs.
Prince have been guests of'Mr. James
Speyer since leaving Washington. Mr..
Evening star., 1924-12-03

Prince is a nephew of the late Mrs.
Speyer.
Miss Sally Chaplin is entertaining
Continued on Ninth Page.l
Evening star., 1924-12-03

as their guest Mrs. Irving Chase of
Waterbury, Conn.
The United States Minister to Den
mark and Mrs John Dyneley Prince
Evening star., 1924-12-03

lard January for their debutante
daughter, Miss Margaret West.
Evening star., 1924-12-03
Miss Evelyn Walker, who is attend
ing the Warrenton Country School.

Miss Evelyn Walker, who is attend
ing the Warrenton Country School.
Col. and Mrs Robert Allison win
entertain at dinner Saturday evening
at the Chevy Chase Club in honor of
Gen. and Mrs. John l.. Hines.
The former Secretary of the Treas
ury and Mrs Leslie NJ Shaw have as
guests in their apartment, at Ward
man Park Hotel, their son-in law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. John McSiil-
Ian, and their two small boys, Leslie
and Jack. Mr.. and Mrs Mcmillan
have also visited his father, Mr.. Frank
Mcmillan, at his home, in Crevy
Chase.
Admiral and Mrs. Edward w. Eb-
erie entertained at dinner last eve
ming. having among their guests the
naval attache Of the French embas-
sy, Capt. Jean Rigel; Capt. and Mrs
Adolphus Andrews, Capt. and Mrs.
Galbraith. Capt. and Mrs. Walter r..
Gherardi and Capt. and Mrs. Mclean
Mr.. and Mrs james NJ. Green Will
entertain a company at dinner this
evening.
Mrs f NJ Gunther will be at home
informally after o'clock Saturday.
December 6. at 1889 Twenty-ninth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Aspinwall have
with them their daughter. Mrs. Car
Iysle Allan, who will remain until
after Christmas, when she viii be
joined by Lieut.. Allan.
Gen. and>Mrs. George Barnett have
Evening star., 1924-12-03

Mrs. Harold Walker will go to War
renton the latter part Of the week 10
pass a few days with her daughter
Evening star., 1924-12-03

DIR. and Mrs. Edward s Weaver of
Toledo. Ohio, are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. William Rufus Trapp in their
home in Morrison street. Chevy Chase
DIR. Weaver is a member of the board
of temperance. prohibition and public
morals of the Methodist Episcopal
Church and came to Washington for the
annual meeting, which was held yester-
day, with Bishop Mcdowell presiding.
Evening star., 1924-12-03

Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Wilbur will be
among the hostesses at the dinner
which will be served this evening at
z o'clock at the First Congregat
Church at Tenth and q streets. The
Evening star., 1924-12-03

Mr.. and Nine. Philippe c. Soyez have
sent out cards to introduce the latter's
daughter, Miss Lolita Dawson, to So
clety at tea, with dancing, at the
Congressional Club, 200l New Hamp-
shire avenue. Monday. December %
from ) to o'clock
Evening star., 1924-12-03

The Congressional Club. the most
important social factor in the con-
Eressional set, will hold it's first at
home Friday afternoon, from to s
Evening star., 1924-12-03

Miss Margaret Treadwell enter
tanned party of 1S young girls at
lunch today at the Shoreham for her
sister, Miss Mary Treadweu. who,
while having her debut ball postpon-
ed IS accepting and extending invi-
tationS.
Evening star., 1924-12-03

Mrs. +. NJ. Gunthor will be at home
informally after 8 o'clock Saturday.
December 6. at 1889 Twenty-ninth
street.
Evening star., 1924-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Green VIII
entertain a company at dinner TINS
evening.