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Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
San EJ'dncisco Women
PHfn An Entertainment
e for Eastern Visitors

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10.-The
women of the San Francisco district
are planning to entertain for a week
the returning hosts from the Los
Angeles Federation of Women $
Clubs meeting, june 2-lS. \ very
elaborate program of entertainment
is being planned, which is expected
to attract al the ladies who Will
not 90 directly east from Los An
geIes. They have arranged that
luther Burbank, plant wizard, VIII
beshost TO the elubwomea at has eA-
detrimental gardens at Santa Rosa
Sonoma County, Thursday, June ~.
This will be only one event OF d
week of receptions, drives, parties
and luncheons that will cover the
week. The club women of San
Francisco and adjoining counties
will be the hostesses and are deter
mined that when the convention
guests 90 east they will have some
fhinp kind to say for other parts
Of California than Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10


Mrs. Peperdinc S title is not an
empty Que. She has been active in
the management of the Western
Auto Supply Company and has a
voice in the directing of its policies
and guiding its expansion since the
opening of the first store. Not on
lv is she doing ',his 1t present but
she has been actively engaged in
this business since it first started Ill
Kansas CITY in 1909 where she and
her husband, George Peppcrdine,
started Western Auto Supply Com
panE.
The Pcpperdincs have prospered
since those days. When they found
that their business was sound, Mr.
Pepperdine gave up his pen and
ledger Job and devoted all his time
and effort to their ever increasing
business. Their next step was to rent
half of a motorcycle shop down
town and moyed their little bust
ness to that location
Success seemed imminent as they
built up thriving bus Shcss, but
vita the increase in sales came the
failing in the health of Mr.. Pep
perdine and he was forced to move
to a western cline. He reestablish-
ed the company in Denver but later
moved to Los Angeles and housed
,she headquarters of the company in
that city in little store on Main
street. That was in 1916.
Today, located in convenient cen
ters in the city of Los Angeles are
fourteen OF these stores. Eighty
six additional stores may be found
in the principle cities of the west,
making total off 100 stores. Hard
" q motorist can be found in Il
territory in which one of these
stores is located who does not know
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Congregational Supper
Enjoyed BY Metkodists

The monthly congregational sup
per held at the Methodist church
social hall on Thursday evening
proved very successful and was at
tended by over 100 people. A de
licious pot luck supper was served,
the members of Mrs. W. ]. Stone S
class, 1.-THE Busy Bees" acting as
mattresses.
A fine program consisting of a
cornet solo by Miss Edith Bewley,
accompanied by Miss Myrtle A.
Martin, two pianologues by Miss
Tillie c. Brandt, also accompanied
by Miss Martin, IA violin duet by
Josephine Williams and Quincy
Hunt, pupils of Mrs. Marie jenkins,
who were accompanied by Mrs. j.
D. FOss, was much appreciated. Fol
LOWING this, members of Troop q
of the Boy Scouts gave demonstra-
tions of signaling, knot tying and
first aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Mrs. Jacobs Requests
Names of Women for
Pasadena Contention

Mrs. +. D. Jacobs, president of
the Woman s Ten Thousand Club,
announces that she would like to
have the names Of any. members
of ..he club who will be in Los An
gelcs or nearby Friday and Satur-
day, May 80 and 81.
The state federation will meet in
Pasadena Oh those dates, and Mrs.
jacobs is preparing list of dele
gates and would like to get in touch
with any member who will be able
to attend. Credentials must be sent
in shortly. so Mrs. Jacobs wishes in
formation on this subject not later
than MONDAY night, May II.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
EES. DON &. BITLER
IS HOSTESS AT A
BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. Don c. Bitter delightfully."-
entertained the members of the
Friday Bridge Club and guests at a
luncheon at her home on Len Rey
avenue yesterday. Pink gladiolas
and small baskets of the same shade
carried out a dainty color scheme of
pink in the decorations. Bridge fol
lowed the luncheon, Mrs. c. +. Co.
uant and Mrs. J. ID. Adams proving
to be the prize winners.
Guestc present were Mrs. Leroy
Holt and Mrs. j. Drummond Hus-
ton of Imperial Members attending
were Mrs. c. +. Conant, Mrs. Char
les Z. Scott, Mrs. James w. Glass
ford, Mrs. Dorsey Whitelaw, Mrs.
George w Anderson, Mrs. j. d..
Adams, Mrs. Frank +. Anderson,
Mrs. c. w. Allison and Mrs. II.
l.. Loud.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Won1en's Interests
MRS. c. S. MARSDEN is ELECTED TO HEAD
PARENT-TEACHEhS ASSOCIATION FOR
NEXT YEAR, MRS. SWANSON SPEAKS

The election of officers for the
coming year, which was held at the
Parent.Teachers Association meet
ing yesterday, resulted in Mrs. c.
$. Marsden being chosen as presi-
dent to succeed Mrs. J. B. Hockett
in this responsible position. Mrs.
II. G. Jones was elected first vice
president, Mrs. Josephine f. King,
second vice president, Miss Nora
Epler, secretary and Mrs. A. p.
Shibley, treasurer.
The meeting was opened by all
singing the p. T. A. song, Mrs. H.
c. Jones presiding in the absence
of the president. Ada Bess Bey-
non ana Helen Keller, pupils of
Miss Irene Karr, appeared as Pier
rot and Pierrette in charming
dance number. Mrs. Horace Will
liams accompanied by Mrs. j. d.
Foss, rendered delightful violin
solo.
Mrs. A. W. Swanson, speaker of
the afternoon, was then introduced.
In her work as county attendance
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

officer, Mrs. Swanson comes in con
aact with Ihildre,i diving in all
sorts of conditions, and also comes
directly up against the problem Gf
child labor in the fields. Her talk
on this subject was therefore di-
rect, much to the point, and filled
with interest.
Mrs. Swanson also stressed the
importance of the addition of the
child labor amendment now pend
ing to the constitution and asked the
support of the women on this mat
ter.
The picture which goes each
month to the school where the par
ents and friends have the highest
attendance record at 7. r. \. meet
ingS, was awarded to the Wilson
school for this month.
A social hour followed the meet
ing. Under the leadership of Mrs.
Porcie Thackcr, delicious refresh
ments were served by Mesdames +.
j. Mack, Duane stafford and II.
c. Stevens.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
". c. T. U. Group Enjoy
Meeting Held at Seeiey

The luncheon and meeting of the
Women Christian Temperance
Union held yesterday at Seeley
proved to be u very enjoyabale af-
fair, and was well attended by
members from this city.
The feature of the afternoon w9s
a report by the county president
Mrs. Sylvia Feldman on the county
convention at CaleXico recently,
also an excellent address on mat
ters of interest to the union.
Mrs. B. L. Scott read an original
poem toasting the Seeley women.
Miss Florence Yarnell conducted a
parliamentary drill, and two poems
appropriate to Mothers Day were
read by Mrs. Oscar Young and
Mrs. Pitts. Mrs. Scott was i'll
charge Of the program.
a resolution was passed by the
union strongly commencing the
work of Sheriff c. l.. Gillett in
SeGey.
An invitation from the pastor of
the Community church of Seelcy
requesting the W. c. II. L. to take
charge of the church service on
Sunday, May IS, when he will be
absent, was received and accepted.
The resignation of the treasurer,
Mrs. George Nilsie, on account of
i'll health was accepted with re-
gret, and Mrs. Oscar Young ap-
pointed in her place.
1t was announced that the next
meeting would be held in two weeks
at the home of Mrs. y. l.. Scott i'll
this citv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
St. Louis Man to
Preach Sunday
Mems Bible Class

A large gathering of men and
wcmcn is expected at the Palace
theatre tomorrow 1T 9:4o for the
special Mc.her's Day program Of
the Men S Bible class. Er. George
Muekley of st. Louis will gave the
message on Mother. y DIR. Muck
lev is one of the outstanding Chris
tian leaders in America, and the
class is fortunate to- have speaker
of his ability as its guest. Percy
Thacker will sing 80 Mother of
Mine, I" and there will be the usual
song and patriotic service. Bob
Worthy will lead the Bible lesson,
and the, President Albert Durham
will be master of ceremonies.
The men and women of the com
munity are cordially invited to be
present. Red and white carnafions
will be distributed III honor of
Mothcr.''
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Cn;cl,o Bits From,
FqSnioE's Realm to
Please Everybody

The handkerchief plays IN i'm
portant role in the fashion world
todav. It forms Milady's S hatband,
acts as II scarf, becomes charming
"ppendage on her writslet, con
ceals hcr powderpuff, forms the bow
of her garter, and does numerous
other fashion stunts.
One has only to glance at the ac-
cessorv departments of the shops
10 get the full Significance Of he
'kerchicf S power. Counters are
ladened with h;ndkerchiefs of eve
" color, every size and every price.
One of the newest handky hold
is a finger ring with d silver loop
attachment which holds the color.
Ful chiffon handkerchief.
Then there are the powder-puff
bags made Of lovely silk handkcr-'
chiefs. These make adorable gifts
and can be easily made,
Fine linen squares of bright shades
are still popular and these are en-
hroidered in self-cOior or trimmed
with lace edges this season. The
drawn-thrcad effect and colorful
embroidered patterns are not quite
as popular IS formerly.
These are also lovely gifts for
the bride or the Young miss. SILK
ribbon gartcrs of pastel shades are
made with loops :. at the sides,
through which are run tiny silk
handkcrchiefs of chiffon or crepe
de chine. Though the garters are
of the same shade, tho handkcrchiefs
adorning them are of contracting
colors.
Lit.le ribbon wristlets with med
;lliou shaped mirrors arc amoag the
latest novelties. The mirrors are
about the size Of the average wrist
watch and are sometimes outlined
in brilliants.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Auxiliary Of Bogce Aten
Post Holds Last Meeting

The Women's Auxiliary of the
Bovrc Atcn Post of the American
Legion held their last meeting for
the season Yesterday evening. The
gathering was held on the lawn at
the home of Miss Razel Cott. Mrs.
f. c. Dyer presided, and the past
wears work was discussed, and the
organization 5 affairs for the year
closed. Considerable work has been
accomplished this year by the auXili-
airy, but tentative plans for next
wear include a wider range of ac-
tivities.
At the close of the formal meet
ing, dainty refreshments were serv-
ell by the hostess, assisted by Miss
Fave Nc Menamin.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
MrS. Barker EHtertdiUs
Members of Round Table

Mrs Harry L. Barker was hostess
to the members of the Round Table
at her home yesterday when she en-.
tertaiaed with a luncheon and af
ternoo of. cards. Calendulas and
larkspur were used in the deeora
tions of the house and luncheon
table.
Covers were laid for Mesdames
Will S. Fawcett, Robert B. Kepley,
Forrest Kutz, c. W. Barton, c. Z.
Paris, A. J. Schaetzel, and \. \. An
derson of Los Angeles, members,
Mrs. Allen P. Nutfer, a special
guest, and the hostess.
Mrs. FaScett received the award
for the high score OF the afternoon,
anl Mrs. uffer, the guest prize.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
CcieIico Homer Unite
Local People to Party

Members Of the Woman S Ten
Thousand Club and their husbands
are reminded of the invitation ex-
tended to them by the Woman s
Improvement Club of Calexico for
the party to be given by them at
the .Elks Club, Calexico, on next
Monday evening. Bridge, Nah
Jongg, and 800 will be the diver
sions and it is hoped that a dele
CATION of Ell Ccntrans will be in
attendance, as the Calexico women
have frequently patronized local af-
fairs.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Harry G.. Jones Home
Is Scene of Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Jones en-
tertained the mem pers of their rook
club Informally at their Wensley
avenue home Thursday evening.
The house was prettily decorated
with larkspur and palo verde bios
SONS. Dainty refreshments were
served at the close of the evening
Thse present included Mr.: and
Mrs. Frank Young, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
G.. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. r oss,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. McEuen, MI
and Mrs. Charles L. Sones ana lhe
host and hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
History Section VIII
Meet Here on Monday

The history section of the Wo-
mn's Ten Thousand Club will meet
Monday afternoon at the club house
at $50 p. m. Mrs. f. }. Mack
will be in charge of the study pro-
gram, which will be on the artists
Carlo Golci and Sassaferrato.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

is some fllnl or
stage lumina + y
who is pictured
posing by IN au-
tomobilc. IL o W =
ever this article
deals with a real
business woman
of the automobile
world. She is Mrs.
George Pepp c r
dine, vice presi-
dent and treas.
,,,, nt tbn WpSt
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

For this interesting looking cos
tune you need merely a goodly
supply Of silk l5erchiefs, large size
and duplicate patterns. For the
neck and sleeve trimming and the
girdle you need some plain silk to
match the predominating color.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

that Western Auto has opened its
hundredth store.
Preparations were made months
before the opening of the Tooth
store, to give every motorist an
opportunity TO share in the profits
for one month after the goal had
been reached Mr.. and Mrs. Pepper
dine realized that if it were not
for the friendship and consistent
patronage of the motorists of the
west, The growth of the organiza-
ton would not have been possible
and on May lst, Western Auto prices
in ;ll of their stores were material
ly reduced in the special saving
sale that has been in effect since
that date.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

SSppose bank business the Imperial Val
ley you a follows:
AS of and in
will make
monthly time in the
excluded first will
to your children estate $4,000 cash.
exactly policy able to sell
a
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
WOMAN Is ACTIVE
in BUSINESS OF
AUTO SUPPLY co.
Recently Opened the
Tooth Store In
Chain

1t is not often that a woman $
name appears among the pages of
an automobile section unless she
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
EXCHANGE GOES UP
nx United Press Lenscd wir.

NEW YORK, May 1o.-Dcmand
sterling closed higher on the foreign
exchange market today, Sterling
4.57 1-l6, up 9-16; francs .0605h,
up .00l2; lire .0445A, up .0001h /;
Belgian francs .0499, up .0O08h ;
marks 4,210,00O,000,000 to the dol
lar; Shanghai =; Yokohama 400,-
625; Russian SIC; SwedeI 2645;
Norway 1902.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

If YOU are in the habit of buying
YOUR chicken alive and having them
killed, try cleaning them not wash
ingl, sprinkling with salt and keep
ing in the refrigerator for 4 few
days before using. You will find
they will be much more tender and
will have lost that "Stringy' tex
turc that 4 freshly killed chicken is
very apt to have.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

SO often this time of the year
ants will infest our pantry er re
i'rigerator. Put a little sweetened
water in flat dish and stir into
it very little tartar Cmetic. Place
where ar-s arc troublesome.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
THAT
ARE USEFUL FOR
ALL EOKE MAKERS

When entertaining, be certain
that there are lights every place
that would be dark or unfamiliar
to the visitor. \ light on the porch,
ono in the ha!l or vestibulc, enc on
the stairs and one in the room
where the guest removes her wraps
will be welcome iii itself.
Tar and heavy grease stains will
wash OF. if first rubbed with lard,
Menus planned week in advance
will prove more economical and more
satisfactory,
Cinnamon spr.nkled ON the stove
viii kill unpleasant cooking odors
and leave Il refreshing spicy at
mosphcrc.
It is foolish housewife whose
Sunday dinner is so elaborate that
her whole day of rest, is spent
in the kitchen
Cut somr lean steak in small bits
nd put in Il quart jar uLll half
full. Then fill the jar with cold
water and place in Il kettle of cold
water and boil for three hours,
Strain and season lightly.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE co.

HARTFORD CONNECTICUT
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AGENCY
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-26
THAT BLACK CLOUD

To the imaginative it seems that
 the country at the moment, and in its | shadow stand three men whose names
 are more or less well known. There is 1 former Secretary Fall; there is Will ! liam H. Anderson and there is F. l.. Doheny, the oil magnate of great wealth. The atmosphere of their in- innate doings is dark and. although the air has not been cleared, and
 none may today be set down as ab- solutcly guilty of the things of which they have been charged, they stand
 as types of men the existence of whom
 was generally known. but who, be- cause of money or position or other
 influence, seldom are forced into the
 light of publicity so that the ordinary
 citizen of this country can point to
 them and corroborate his former ex-
 pression of belief that men like they do live and go along their comfortable way. flaw unto themselves" smiling at the credulity which does not deny them the reputation for decency.
 Fall is the former public servant who, in a high position was at least careless of the trust of the people. Put it no more severely than that, he did, by his failure to recognize the vastness of his trust, prove himself unworthy of such trust. Anderson was the servant of well-meaning people who, in their attempt, which many be- lieve to have been a mistaken one, to bring greater good to the world, overlooked his methods of which they understood but little. He today has many things to explain; certainly his confusion and contradictions on the witness stand, and the tsint of secrecy that touches his actions do not tend to strengthen the loyalty of those who would long to stick by him. And Doheny, the wealthy oil man, IS per haps the most common of all these types--the rich man who thinks no more of present" of s100.ao0 than does the small merchant who gives an inexpensive cut of beef personally to the housekeeper who buys large quantities of good from him through the year.
 These three men are, sad to say, types of classes which live and thrive , everywhere. It is well that they are 1 But it is a cause for deep sorrow that with their humiliation or disgrace, if either or both come to them, there will not be rendered powerless their millions of brothers all over the world.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-26

{ the people who elected them. If thcy are extravagant, they should be told
 so by the votes of the people, and tn"
 people should know whether or not
 they have done well. This coulI he
 accomplished. perhaps. by having the
 board get up it's separate budget. Thus
 when the taxpayers paid the amounts
 called for by that budget. they would
 know that they were not paying for
 other city expenses. but were paying
 for the. educational facilities afforded.
 Superintendent of Schools Holmns
 appears satisfied not to change inc
 present arrangement just now. The
 board of finance and taxation and the
 common council share in discussing the school expenses before the com-
 plete budget is presented to the city meeting board. The mayor would pre- fer to have separate budgets, so that the people may. know how matters financial stand. It is less difficult 10 see why Mayor Paonessa's wishes are to separate the two, than it is to see why Superintendent Holmes would object to the change, unless he be- lieves that it would be more difficult to persuade the city meeting board of the schools needs than it is, at pres ent to show those needs to the board of finance and taxation.
 The city meeting board takes the place, in theory, of course of the old city meeting. As things stand prac- tically, it is not representative body in any sense of the word. Usually less than a third of its membership attend. It was meant to be a check on eX- penditures. If there is anything about it resembling & check now, it is a poor sort of check. It may check eX- penditures, but, being unrepresenta- tive, there is no promise that its ac- ton in so doing would be wise. There is no promise that its granting to the school board all it wanted would ! be a wise action. In other words it is | l body. as things are today, that ! should not be relied upon.
 The new plan would make the city meeting board the only body to check pr allow tho school expenditures de- sired. Until the city meeting board becomes a truly representative body, through attendance of the representa- ives to it. the Herald believes the wiser policy and the one which would assure greater economy and advantage O the people, would be to continue he powers of the common council and board of finance and taxation re- rarding such school budget.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-26
25 Fears Ago Today
Taken from Herald of that datel


 The New Britain Glee club is to hire new quarters on Main street and fit up the interior in an artistic man. ner. e The decorators have put Hanna's armory into a pretty mass of colors for the annual ball of the Nutmeg club to be held there tonight. Lynch & Dunn's orchestra will furnish the music and Professor J. H. Lynch will prompt.
 Charles P. Hart has acquired by purchase possession of the W. l.. Cooke farm near White Oak.
 It is stated that the American Hos- iery Co. will go on nine hours on Monday. The factory is operating on an eight hour schedule.
 National Grand Secretary Herman Schaefer of the Order of Herman Sons will deliver an address in Brooklyn, N. Y., this evening.
 Rev. s. G. Ohman has been elect ed delegate to the meeting of the synod of the Swedish Lutheran church at Galesburg, Ill.,. in June. Mir. Ohman is now chairman of the Hart ford district.
 Chairman Frank Clark of the spe- cial committee of Co. I. c. N. G., ape pointed to look into the advisibility of giving a military ball, reported last evening that the committee was in favor of such an event. The com pany voted to proceed with arrange ments and the following committee was appointed: Captain William ]. Rawlings, corporaIs McGratb, C. Clark, A. Griswold and Private Thomas.