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Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09
Auto Accessories
Sales Increasing

If one is looking for something
on which to base an optimistic po-
sition, he will find comfort in the
record of sales made during the
last five months by the general
sales division of the American
Bosch Magnetic Corporation, one of
the largest manufacturers of elec-
trio starting, lighting and ignition
systems, and other accessories, for
automobiles, trucks and tractors.
This division, in addition to ad-
ministering the service policies of
the corporation and maintaining a
national and international service
parts distributing and sales organi-
zation, also distributes a line of au-
tomotive accessories, among which
are included--Ford and Fordson
ignition systems, spark plugs, elcc-'
trio windshield wipers, shock absor'
bers, etc.
The division reports great in
crease in its business as compared
with the first five months of 1928
Its record year.
With many manufacturers re-
porting a definite falling off in
Mayg business, the general sales di-
vision of the American Bosch Mag
neto Corporation reports q Is per
cent increase over May 1923, aud
an. 1S per cent increase in April
1924 over April 1923. In fact, an
average of approximately 26 per
cent increase has been reported dur
ing the five months of this year,
as compared with the same five
months of last year.
The representative of the Ameri-
can Bosch Magnetic Corporation in
this city is Electric Service Com
pany.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GkRIS
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
TEA KETTLE

Mr.. Longears WAS sitting in his
hollow stump bungalow one morn
ing, having come up from the sea-
shore to get himself a new straw
hat, when he heard the sound of
voices near the back steps.
II tell you he is in there!" said
one voice.
Il tell you he ism IT, whispered
another voice. "He's down ut the
seashore on his vacation!'
My goodness! | wonder who
this ISL" thought Uncle Wiggily,
sort of turning pale around his
pink nose. "It may be the Fox
and Bob Cat talking about me.'
Nurse Jane, who had also come
up from the seashore with Uncle
Wiggily, to do some shopping at
the fifteen and sixteen cent store,
wasn't in the bungalow just then.
So Uncle Wiggily carefully looked
out through ii crack in the back
door.
~ tell you he is here' he heard
the voice say again. Then he saw
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09

Jackie and Peetie Bow Bow, the
two puppy dog boys, an deverything
was all right.
Hello, doggies!' laughed Tn
cle Wiggily, opening the door.
"What did you want of mc?''
"Will you please let us take a
tea kettle?" -barked Jackie, and
laughing at his brother who had said
the rabbit gentleman wasn't at
home.
"What in the world are you 60
ing to do with a tea kettle?" ask
ed Mr.. Longears. "Are you going
to make an autOmObiles"
"We are going to play steam en-
gine' answered Peetie. "We want
TO put some water in the kettle and
hang il over a camp fire we have
made down by the brook. When
the water gets hot it will boil, steam
Will come out of the spout Of the
kettle and it will look just like Il
make believe engine
"Well, here is Nurse James tea
kettle, said Uncle Wiggily, TAX
ing it from the stove and giving it
to the doggie boys. / mean he
gave them the kettle-not the stove,
of course. :" BE careful you don t
burn yourselves he told the pup
pies.
"We will" they barked, and
away they ran with the kettle. I'm
Gle Wiggily could hear them laugh
ing and barking as they played
steam engine down at the brook.
Then, all of sudden, Nurse Jane
came back.
"Where is my tea kettle?'' she
cried, not seeing it on the stove.
"I let Jackie and Peetie take il
TO play engine with" answered I'm
Gle Wiggily.
"'Well, you II have TO get il AWAY
from them said Nurse Jane. ~
want TO boil water for tea"
Uncle Wiggily went down 10 the
brook where Jackie aud Peetie
were PLAYING BY this time the
k.ttle was boiling over the fire.
But jackie had stuck q cork in he
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09

,tended along the coast to Los An
geles. y
Charles Wren, now president of
the Pickwick Corporation, has been
largely responsible for the giant
strides of the northern division.
Between 1915 and 1918 this line
was pushed from Los Angeles,
through Santa Barbara, San Luis
Obispo and San Jose, to San Fran
visco-455 miles of highway be-
tween the coast s two great cities.
This journey-the only through mo-
tor stage line between Los Angeles
and San Francisco-is perhaps the
most delightful cross section Of
California s scenir charms.
1919, Best Year
In point of territory covered,
the greatest stride .of all was made
in 1919, when Pickwick stages be-
gan to make daily trips to Port,
land Ore, passing along the very
base tof toweriny Mount Shasta and
quite close to smouldering Lasscn.
The Santa Ana line through the
rich fruit land and oil territory
of Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs,
Anaheim and Orange was pur-
chased by the northern division i'll
1924. Santa Ana has become more
than ever a suburb of Los Angeles 1.
through the half-honr motor stage
service now i'll effect.
Assets Increase
in 1912 the principal assets were
represented by one rebuilt automo-
bile. Just bd way of comparison,
the assets of the Pickwick Corpora
tion today are $2,324 ,S53. ~.
The Pickwick Corporation, own
ing the capital stock of voth north
ern and southern divisions, was
formed late in 1922. Immediate re-
suits of this incorporation were thea
acquisition of new lines, the build.
ing of finer terminals, the addition
of modern improved motor coaches
and the smoother operation of the
entire system.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This Date
IN Past Years
NINETEEN YEARS AGO
AupuSt q 1905

M. p. Harris and family lett
Thursday %or Los Angeles and the
coast to spend few days. they
will make final proof on their land
before returning home.
Mrs. Thayer who has been quite
ill for the past two weeks is slow
ly improving.
While large number of our citi-
zens have gone, and are still going,
to the coast to spend the summer,
there are Others returning from
their vacations. Among the number
who returned last week were Mes
srs. Raymond, Hooker and Naylor.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09
GREAT INCREASE
OVER LAST YEAR
IN L. A. SCHOOLS
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug. o.
An increase of more than 20 per
cent here in the school attendance
here the past year is shown in the
school budget which has just been
passed by the county board of super
visors.
The budget SHOWS total enroll
ment of 100000 students, an in
crease of 1866 over the previous
year. This student total will carry
an appropriation of $20,30S,3O7 for
operation and maintenance during
the coming year, an increase. of 23.6
per cent.
Assessed valuation of the city
school district no wtotals 81 ,252 ,S31,-
TS0, according to the budget re-.
port.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09
TEN YEARS AGO
Anmnck q 1Q1i

Joe Hamilton of the Enterprise
grocery is home from a vacation
passed at Long Beach.
Miss Nell McGlynn of the staff
at the First National Bank, return
ed this morning from her vacation.
Thomas w. Brodnax, who has
been ill at st. Thomas hospital for
a few days, is gaining steadily in
health.
c. f. Going of the Press force, re-.
turned this morning from a vaca-
tion and a visit with his mother
and sisters in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09
NATIONAL ORANGE
SHOW WILL HAVE
LARGE NEW HOME

SAN BE1NARDINO, Cal, Aug.
"a new $125,000 building for the
National Orange show will be erect
ed following submission of bids on
the project August l. Architects
plans have been approved.
The new building, of Spanish
style, will be the largest of its class
on the Pacific coast and is to be
ready for the next orange show in
January, 1925.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09

With the assistance of the. Boston
University School of Religious Edu-
cation a weekday religious school
has been established at Maiden,
Mass. Glasses meet four afternoons
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09

The river Nile is 400 miles long,
which ism half as long as the great
Salt !iyeg W which politicians g9.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09

.sThe United States" says an American statesman,
.s one of the worst governed countries in the world
And now all that remains is to decide which country
we'd like TO borrow better government from.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-09

Jackie and Peetie Bow Bow, the
two puppy dog boys, an deverything
was all right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
Social Calendar

The Jefferson Davis Chapter II. D. c. will meet Wednesday at D. m. at the Blue Trinagle Club rooms. Mrs. w. c. Hidden will have charge of the program.
 Pelham. Chapter L.. D. c. will meet March F, at the Y. NJ. c. A. club rooms at 2 2:30 ps m. The following will act as hostesses Mrs. H.. I, Barkly, Mrs. H. B. ADernathy, Mrs. T. H. Denners. Mrs. J. L. Blanton, Mrs. T. 4. Cogbill. Mrs.. Byron Doziert. Mrs. R. E. .Emonds, Mrs Thompson Harris, Mrs. N .S. Moore, Mrs. Herman Saks, Mrs. N. S. Moore, Mrs. Herman Sake, and Mrs. Marvin Wise.
 The Psychology Study club will meet Tuesday morning at Il o'clock with Mrs. w. D. Colby at her home on Highland Avenue.
 Section B. of the Woman's Bible class of the First Methodist church, will have St. Patricks Day Party at the home of Mrs. J. l.. Franklin, 2209 North 15, Avenue Tuesday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock.
 Yancey Chapter U. D. c. will hold their meeting Wednesday March 12, at the Axis club 1919 Eight Avenue North with Miss Sarah Phelan hostess.
 The Avondale School Improvement association will meet Tuesday after noon at 3 3:15 at the school. Physician will talk on the Prevention of Contagi- ous Diseases in Children.
 The Ladies Auxiliary 0. A. H. will have their ball, dinner and supper St. Patricks day March F, at the Knights of Columbus hall. The dinner will be served from 5 30 to z, the ball begins at o'clock.
 The East Lake Orphans Home asso- ciatiOn will meet Monday afternoon at 3 200 o'clock with Mrs G. NJ. Latham 1O32 Crescent avenue.
 Mrs w. $. Edward 1920 South 15, Street will be hostess of section 6. bible class of the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at , :30. All are urged to. be present.
 Mir. Ben. W. Lacey will address the member of the. College club Tuesday afternoon at BOO o'clock at the Blue Triangle club rooms.
 Mrs. w. D. Moody's Band of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church will hold it's regular. meeting Monday afternoon at 3 p. m. in the basement of the church. As this is the last meet ing of the church year n large attend ance is urged. '
 Gen. Sumter Chapter D. A. R. will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. w. H. Smith Reports of the state conference held the past week in Sylacauga will be made at this time.
 The ParentTeachers association of Inglenook school will have a call meet ing Monday afternoon at 2:30.
 This is a very important meeting and large attendance is urged. Dr, W. A. Evans will deliver a lec- ture Monday at 12 80 at the Tutwiler The Doctors Wives auxiliary, the League of Woman Voters and the Fed teration of Clubs are fOrstering the af.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
MIZPAH CLASS BANQUET AT FIRST BAPTIST.

! Losers in the membership contest of the Mizpah class of the First Baptist Sunday shhool entertained the winning side at a banquet in the church lunch room on Tuesday evening.
 Ferns, jonquils and narcissus har- monized into a color scheme of green, yellow and white in the table decora- tons.
 { J. Fred Sch0lfield acted as toast master and Harris Burns, superinten- dent of the young peoples department ; Miss Alma Martin, president of the class, and several members of the class gave responses. The class officers Mrs. Nat c. Smith, vice president; Miss Elva Lavies, vice president; Misss Mar tha Brown, secretary, and Miss Hen rietta Catlett, treasurer, were fiitro- duced by Miss Martin. a,.s4Et-
 Each class member invited one giiest About 150 were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
BILLIARD LITERARY SOCIETY MEETS.

Another debate of the series was held last Friday, March z. on the question :: Resolved, that the government should give a bonus to the United States soldiers of the World war;" Clarence Nichols, Robert Sessions and \ Mack Taliaferro argued the affirmative, while Lee Brown, Kenneth Perrine and Emilio Cavelera upheld the negative. After a debate of over half an hour the judges gave tho decision to the affirmative. This was by far the best debate of this season and was enjoyed immensely by the club. The judges were Miss Boi- don, Miss Chase and Miss Lynch.
 The club will have to get new room as SIS is not large enough.
 After good talks by the sponsors and visitor, Miss Lynch, the club had its regular business meeting. Mir. Paul Meeks made some important suggestions and announcements. The club ad- iourned at 3 :35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
Spring F estival Of St. Marys::
 Church h.

H ASTER shoppers will hail with
 4, pleasure the announcement that
 ~ the Woman's Guild of St.-AIary's- on-the-H Highlands will give the spring festival this year during Easter week, the dates being Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April g, 24. p and 26. The affair last year was so successful that it was decided to make it an annual event.
 The general chairman, Mrs. J. C. Halstead. has announced the, following committee chairmen: Vice chairman. Mrs. I. D. Kirkpatrick; advisory com mittee, Mrs. David Roberts, Mrs. John Kaul, Mrs. Oscar deWolf Randolph, Mrs. r. Hopkinson Smith, Mrs. Cad walader Jones. Mrs. William NJ. Jor- dan, Mrs. RuffiIi Smith; cashier. Mrs. John Koul; treasurer, Mrs.FH. U. Sims; chairman publicity committee, Mrs. Brenton K. Fiske chairman deco ration committee, Mrs. SaXton Craw ford; chairman luncheon committee, Mrs: William Worthingt6n chairman afternoon tea. Mrs. Hardeman Meade :; chairman dining room service commit tee, Mrs. J. B. Mcintyre; chairman bag booth committee, Mrs. T. A. yMur- s uuTee. IHuCy DOOlH, Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick chairman chil- dren's clothes booth committee. Mrs. A. W. Townes; chairman cakes, pre- serves and pickle booth committee, Mrs. Archer Hobson; chairman apron booth committee, Mrs. J. F. Graham; chair man candy booth committee, Mrs. J. F. Gillem: chairman handkerchief booth committee, Miss Emily Williams i; chairman hostess committee, Mrs. ID. NJ. Drennen; chairman music committee, Miss Gussen.
 From the above list of committees it may be deduced that the festival this year will follow in the footsteps of that of 1923, but in addition, many novel and interesting features are being planned.
 Mrs. Halstead has not yet divulged the place of the festival, but promises to do so in due season. The commit tee chairmen will also announce the personnel of their committees little later on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

fair. Dr. Evans subject will be "Hew to the Line-the Waist Line"
 Mrs. w. H. Sadlers. Jr., Circle No. the South Side Baptist church will have their spend-the-day Tuesday with Mrs. Claude Estes at Glen Iris Park.
 The Eleanor Hord club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2s30 with Mrs. B. NJ. Huey 4114 Beach Street.
 The Ullman Parent Teachers asso- citation will give a book shower Wednes- day, March 12, at the school. Parents are invited to send book or magazines appropriate to children.
 There will be meeting of the board of directors of the Young Women's s Christian association Tuesday morn ing at 10 o'clock at the building.
 The Woman's Relief corps and Gus ter Post No. l, G. A. R., will meet Tuesday afternoon, March Il, at 2 D. m., at Fraternal hall. Any officers who cannot be present. phonA the seer tary. Mrs. Asa Hull, Main 5526W.
 The regular meeting of the board of | tuc DE lSlSleTS VIII De uelu l ueSudy morning at 10 80 at Katherine Inn All members please attend
 Reservations for the Evans lecture to be given Monday at noon at the Tut wiler should be phoned in at once as a large attendance is expected.
 An important meeting of the Jewish Juniors will be held this afternoon at } o'clock.
 Circle No. 3. Katherine Bowers band. of the First Methodist church, will meet with it's chairman, Mrs. Bert Ingram, at her home,1731 South Twenty-first street, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Mission Study society of High lands Methodist church will hold it's regular monthly meeting Monday after noon at o'clock. Mir. Richard Massey will give the, lesson on mission work in Japan. There will be special music The members are urged to attend.
 General Sumter chapter. Daughters Of the American Revolution, will have their regular monthly meeting, next Tuesday, March II, 1 D. m.. at the home of Mrs. William H. Smith, 29O6 Jumper avenue, south.
 1t'ls earnestly hoped that ali mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
MISS WALKER BECOMES BRIDE OF MIR. FARLEY

ls BRIDE OF. MIR. FARLEY | The home of MT. and Mrs. E. NJ. InNalker of Central Park was the scene of a pretty wedding last Wednesday evening, March 5, when their eldest daughter, Miss Vivian Gertrude Walker, became the bride of Mfr. Claude k. Fairley.
 The. stairway and lower floor were decorated in. southern smilax and an improvised altar of white, banked with palms, smilax and cut flowers, lighted by tall candeabfa. "A musical program was rendered by Mrs. E. J. ,Fairley at the piano, Mr. T. E. Herr and Miss Lilyan Horton, violins. Miss Gladys Kifer sang, II Love You Truly" and Mir A. Walters sang, 70 Promise Me"
 The Mendelssohn welding mareh was played as .thes britlal party descended the stairs. Mrs. Ralph Young. sister. of the bride, as matroh of honor, was dressed in peach-bloom eeorgette over satin, carrying an arm bouquet of sweet peas and jonquils, entered with Mir. Grady Walker, brother of the bride, as groomsman, followed by Miss Eleanor Curran, maid of honor. dressed in pink georgette over satin, with flow CTS of sweet peas and jonquils. The groom was attended by Mir. V. G. Wear as best man.
 The bride was a picture of dainty loveliness as she. entered with her father. Her dress was of white satin and lace, ,trimmed in pearls. with q flowing veil of chiffon caught in cornet fashion with orange blossoms. Her flowers were white roses and sweet peas. The impressive ring ceremony was used with Rev. l.. NJ. Brady officiating, while the orchestra played Loves Old Sweet Song" softly.
 An informal reception was held after the ceremony. Mrs. c. B. Roberts in pink georgette, presided. over the phnch bowl, and Mrs. J. s. McGinnis, gowned in gray georgette, registered the guests in the brides book. ,,
 The young couple left at a late hour for Pensacola, Fla, and other points on the coast. The brides travelling suit was of blue with accessories of gray. !.
 Mrs. Fairley has been leader in Sunday school work and q valued Sunday school teacher, while the groom holds "a responsible position in the electrical profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
M $ $ Campbell To We'd MT.
 w e av CT

The wedding plans of Miss Annie Robbie Campbell. whose marriage to Mir. Edwin Bailey Weaver will be an in teresting event of Thursday evening, March p, at the residence of Mrs. Campbell at. Graymont Heights, are announced today. The. bride will be attended by her sister. Miss Mary Eliza beth Campbell, who will serve as maid or honor, Miss Daisy Lee Rawley. Of New Orleans. cousin of the groom. will attend Miss Campbell as brides maid. The groom'sA best man will be Mir. Fred Muller of New Orleans. while Mir. Joseph Enoeh Campbell, the brides brother, will serve as groomsman
 The Rev. Dr. George R. Stuart will perform the ceremony at s 80 in the evening. Miss Daisy Rowley will have charge of the music.N . Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
CHILD'S CONSERVATION
 LEAGUE HAS OPEN MEETING;

The South Highland circle of Child Conservation league held an open meet ing Wednesday at South Side Baptist church. Dr. J. A. Bryan made very interesting talk on "Heredity," giving for inherited vices in children.
 All the mothers felt very much en- frightened on this vital subject and each one went home more keenly alive to the great responsibility of motherhood and fired with new determination to study this great vocation carefully and thoughtfully. .4ts
 All members are urged to attend each meeting and bring their children, as c story hour will be held for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
GRO0MSNfEN HOSTS AT DINNER PARTY

A lovely party of the week was giv, last evening, when the groomsmen the Norment Brown wedding party COT plimented Miss Kathyrn Brown al Mir. Americus Robinson Norment wi dinner party in the Old Colony ell rooms at tic Tutwiler followed by. theatre party.
 Tie fai,le. was attractive with bask of spring blossoms, around which we seated Miss Brown, Miss Mary Byfs Frazier Miss Ramsay Gillian, MI Caroline Shields, Miss Mary Jacksi of Montgomery, Mir. and Mrs. Artlit Beckwifh, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Poe, M and Mrs, Alex T. Cecil, Mir. and Mt Watt IT. Brown, Mir. Norment, M James Bostick. Mir. Lee Hooper, M Tom Poe, Mr. Crunk Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
MRS. NABB ENTERTAINS MRS. KIDD'S CIRCLE

! Mrs. c. H. Nabb entertained the
 members of Mrs. A. l.. Kidds circle No. : 2 of the South Side Baptist church, at
 her home the past week at a spend-the-
 day party. Thirty guests enjoyed the
 hospitality. The day was spent in sew
 ing for the Children's hospital and the Baptist hospital. The devotional part of the day vas lied by Mrs. k. NJ. Holman. ~ : The table was beautifully decorated with narcissus and jonquils, which, were artistically arranged on the lace covered
 table. l
 Enjoying this hospitality were Mrs. Nabb, Mrs. Holman, Mrs. J. NJ. Nc Coy, Mrs. J. B. Rosensteil, Mrs. A. L. Kidd, Mrs. T. G. Bush, Mrs. J. E. Dill lard, Mrs. w. B. Glenn, Mrs. Ellington and Miss Dorothy Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
ILLITERACY CAMPAIGN
 I.ANNED .

The club women of Alabama have planned for statewide illiteracy cam paign, March 21 to %. Governor Bran- don. has issued proclamation for the week to be observed. A prize will be offered for the county which accom- plishes the most in this campaign. At tractive posters are being distributed, stamps will be for sale and each child selling certain number will be given a button. On March 20 the Bishop Study club of Uniontown will present the school children in Pageant of Illiteracy" Mir. Robert :Mangum of Selma will also make an address. Dur ing the week there will be stamps for sale and the cooperation of every in. diyidual in the state is asked to wipe out illiteracy in the state and put Ala bama at the head of the list of pro- gressive states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
Ignaz F friedman In Recital For
 Music Study

yrhe recital to be given by Ignaz Friedman Monday evening. March 17, at the Phillips auditorium, will be an interesting event in the musical circles of Birmingham. The following .proz gram will be rendered:
 1. (a) Rcndo, A minor (AIozart) :: eb) Rondo fHummei- Friedman) Gel Chaconne (Baeh- -Busoni).
 2 2.- ta) Nocturne. op. @ (Chopin) ];
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

(b) Two talses tChopin) ;,tc) Mazurka lChopin}; tD Three etudes. op; p (Chopin) ;; te) Polonaise, op. 53 tCho- pin).
 3. (a) Pastorale (Dohnanyi1; (b) Menuett {Suk); (c) Etude, ep. 63, No. 6 (Friedman) (d) Barcarolle (Fried- many;s (e) Life of Artists. (Strauss-Go- dowskir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
MISS MEAGHER HQNOREE AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. James Henry McCulla,. Jr., en- tertained with luncheon Saturday at
 her home. complimenting her sister,
 Miss Allie Meagher. Included in this courtesy were: Miss Gertrude Lund- strum. Miss Margaret McCulla and Miss Ienora McCoIlough. W y,, q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

Warm Chinook winds in Alaska have caused the melting ice, to erode new lands and expose deposits of gravel containing rich gold findings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

From 65.OOO to 75.O00 persons die yearly in New York city, while about twice that number of births are re. corded annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
MRS. BROWN AND MIR pEVEAR I'D WED,

The marriage of Mrs. Grace Murphy Brown and MT. J. S. Pevear, both of Birmingham, will be quietly solemnized Monday at the former home of the bride in Greensboro.