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Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
Woman $ Interests
{ s's.y Party FoNo,Ds
f. 4 bStern S!ar Ball

one of the jolly affairs held last
night to welcome the New Year in
was the party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Percie G. Thacker immediate.
~ following the Eastern Star ball.
Adjournment WAS made to the
lhackcr home where a radio CON
cert and bridge were enjoyed un.
til 200 Il. m. when refreshments
were served. Those present includ-
ca Mr. and Mrs. John +. Loofbou-
row. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long,
Mf; and Mrs. w. A. Tondro, Mr..
2nd Mrs. j. s. Eastman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs.
Lester Ovcrholscr, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
& Nichols, Mr.. and Mrs. Duane
STAFFORD, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Gar
flsoh and the host and hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
CHAMBER WORKS
ON DETAILS OF
DAIRY DAY FETE
Program to Fit In With
Dairy Products
Week

With the holidays thing of the
past, the FL Centre Chamber of
Commerce plans to get real busy
this week WIh its Dairy Day pro-
gram, which viii be given in this
city ON January 26. The general
committee, chosen some time ago.
which will have charge Of the cole
hr;iion, realized that little could be
accomplished mtil Christmas end
Nov Years had gene.
The program this year calls for a
bigger and better celebration than
Last y"ar The week of January 90
will be observed throughout the
country to stimulate I. greater use
Of dairy products, and under the
auspices of the California Dairy
council, an extensive program viii
be conducted throughout the state.
Members Of tie board of directors
of the council are expected to be
III FL Centre on Dairy Day, and field
workers viii be here during the
week to deliver lectures at the
schools, chamber of commerce and
farm centers. It is planned 10 have
the FAIRY Day program so ar
ranged that it will fl. in with dai-
Iy products week.
The celebration will be held in
city park, and following the general
/ Ian carried out last year, will in
clude talks on better dairying, COW
testing, improved feed. milking ex
hibitions, stock Judging and other
event sof interest TO the rancher
and to the city man.
Arrangements are being made 20
gave away another prize bull this
year, and this feature, which prov
Cd to be such Il success last year,
is expected 70 be even q greater
this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
CALL SOCIETY
EDITOR AT
100

Activities Of interest to wo-
men OF orr community, whether
social functions large Or small,
church, school or club add to the
interest of the Woman's Sec
tion. A report Of such events.
or others in which the women of
our city and surrounding country
take part may be communicated
to the Press over the new editor
lal room telephone, 700, and will
be much appreciated by the So
clety editor. All business pertain
ing 20 circulation, avertising,
etc, should be conducted over &c.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
BRUNK COMEDIANS
OPEN TWO WEEKS
ENGAGEMENT HERE

Brunk s Comedians opened n two
week s stay in Fl Centro last night.
and played to % large audience
that was delighted with the splendid
performance rendered BY the com
ranv, each of whom is n tapable
actor.
The play chosen for opening night
was Law of the No1th' a four
act drama of Alaska, replete with
thrills and generously sprinkled
with laughs.
The big tent which the company
has pitched on the lot at Fifth and
Oiive streets was perfectly COM
Portable throughout the perform
ance, as it was well heated.
The audience was particularly
pleased with the fire acting Of
Toby, who is sure to grow to be q
1ayorite with the people of FL
Cersro.
Tonight the company will present
j." The Good-F For-Notbing Husband, -
and Toby will be seen in the role
Of of Il village policeman which
gives hi man excellent opportunity
to display his ability as Il character
actor.
During their stay here, the com
pany will produce n diffcren: play
every night ana some Of the best
known dramas and comedies of the
legitimate stage are included in the
company s repctoire.
1t may interest FL Centre play
Gcers to know that there are five
Erunk brothers G'ch operating tent
show company. The company now
playing Ell Centre is the original
one and all the mombcrs have had
long professional experience.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
a. f. FiUe R1ndred Party
PToUes Pleasant Affair

one of the many affairs held last
night to watch the dying hours Of
Old 1923 and welcome the new ittIo
I924 was held at the X. p. hal,
Wnen the knights of Pythias enter
tanned their families at a watch
party. ---s
The evening was spent in playing
800, the first prizes being won by
Mrs. Ralph Voyce and Duane Stat
ford, and the second prizes by Mrs.
Ethel Shawley and ]. Z. Nichols.
Coffee, sandwiches and cake were
served at midnight, and the party
broke up with good wishes for each
others new years happiness. r. A.
Chesnut and his assistants, who
sponsored the affair, were voted
royal hosts by all.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
"Kukoo" Party Unique
Success in imperial
BY Press Staff Correspondent

IMPERIAL, Jan. Miss Julia
i5ransby was hostess recently at a
" kukoo' parry at her home. The
room was properly deco1pted for
the occasion with eggbeaters, pot
alto mashers and the like hanging
On the wall. The costumes were
very unique.
Those who were present were
Mlss lone Iiazeldine, who is here
from Los Angeles visiting Miss
Bransby and in whose honor the
party was held and the Misses Jean
et'e Collins, Faye Damron, Anna
.3aer, Eileen Smith, Novella Toun
send, Merle Dupree, Annette Dam
ron, Winona Walton, Ina Loveladv,
Louise Baer, Lalla Dyke, Lucille
Bathrick, Sarah Salmen, Matte
Maracek and Anna Belfcrd.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
Weather Will Be
Dry in Calf.
Anyway.

SANTA, CLARA, Calf, Jan. l.
california VIA have a dry January
climatically, according to the regll-
ar monthly weather prediction made
by Father Walter Ricard, Santa
Clara University meteorologist.
Marcel and April will be the months
of heaviest precipitation, according
to the forecast. All II months of
1924 VIII be unusually dry, with re-
newals in supspot activity slow in
coming according to the Santa Clara
professor.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
FIRST BarItist Church
Holds NeW Yea. .Socio!

Plans for New Year social to be
held at the First Baptist church to-
morrow night have been completed,
and delightful time is anticipated.
The affair, which will be one. Of the
regular quarterly socials held by this
church, Will begin with brief bust
ness meeting.
Following this short program
will be given, and a general social
time enjoyed. Refreshments will be
served.
All members are requested to be
present, the pastor, Rev. C. f.
Fianagin, states. Their friends are
cordially invited also.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01

suranee Company with which the
Southern Pacific policy was placed,
has established a special group de-
partment at it's head office in San
Francisco distinct from its New
York office. This is another evil
dence of the increasing Importance
of the west. The new department
will be under the supervision of Ern-
est II. Wilkes, third vice president
and manager of the Pacific coast
head office and will be in charge of
Alexander Fleisher, assistant secre-
tary and A. I. Hardy, general super
visor in charge of sales.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
SHRINERS TO PAY q
BOYS FARES FROM
STRANDED POlvT
by United P.ess Leased yvfr,.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. IN FOR
Baker and the Al kader Shrine
Temple will advance money for IN
return to Portland of the Whi;ney
Boys Chorus, organization of yot.ns
sters from the northwest wsici}
became stranded in Winnipeg, it
w:s announced here.
It was learned that the chorus
did not have sufficient funds to re-
turn to Portland after parents hero
demanded that police investigate
Whitney s affairs.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
IMPERIAL
by Press Staff Correspondent

II! TreSH StE1f correspondent
IMPERIAL, Jan. Mrs. Dick
and daughter, Mrs. Helen Broadwa-
ter, have returned from Los Angeles
where they have been residing for
the past six months.
The Epwoi.h Leaguers of Imper-
ial enjoyed very pleasant evening
last Friday night with DR.. Moore
who is field secretary of the Ep,
worth Leagues of Southern Califor-
ria. DR.. Moore has been interested
iii the work Of the young people
for several years and proved to be
" very delightful as well as inspira-
tionalsspeaker. The other leagues
of the valley were to have been
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01

NEW YORK Floyd J2nn,, ,,.-,
California heavyweight, has return.
cd from vacation in Washington
and will starr ,,raining. He has
been placed il the hands of Jimmy
reForeSt, vet tran trainer.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01

present but owing to the bad condi-
lions of the roads they were un-
able to attend
Oran Cosand, who is attending
Whittier College will return to
Whittier today to resume his school
tuties after spending the holidays
here with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
T.. y. COsand.
Everyone is invited to be pre-
sent at the local Methodist Church
Friday afternoon at . o'clock to
hear Miss Josephine Brown, secre.
tary of the Y. w. C. A. who will
talk at that time. Miss Brown has
been connected with the Y. w. c.
A. for number of years and is n
Ftry entertaining speaker.
Special Board Meeting
Wednesday is church night at the
loc;F Methodist Church. There Will
also be a special board meeting.
The Epworth League is planning
'ne of the biggest and best sociali
If the season for next Friday night.
y cordial invitation is extended 20
all young people. EFefEoNe come
and invite your friends. The social
will be held at :he old Ninth street
schoo! building a.rcss from the
Methodist ~ urch.
Wendell Smith had the misfortune
to have the spotlight side curtains,
tools and an inNer tube stolen from,
his ear last Sat lrlay night.
Miss Emily Marshall is home
from Albuquerque, New Mexico,
where she has been attending col
lege. She will return 10 Alburqucr-
'me Saturday to resume her school
duties.
Miss Alice St Laurent returned
from CalcXico Sunday whe'e she
spent Christmas week with ncr cou-
sin Miss Wilburn Kane.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01

Settlers in the Wauconda district,
Washington, are sending pine seed to
Belgium and France to reforestate
devastated districts. Cones sell for
81 q sack.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01

NEW YORK.-Jack Bernstein,
former junior .ghtweight champion,
and Sammy Mandell, Rockford,
found bout in Madison Square Gar
den on February II. Jack Malone,
st. Paul, middleweight, also has
been matched to meet Roland Todd,
British champion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01

NEWARK.-Ilarry Wills, colored
heavyweight, and BARLEY Madden,
i,ave been matched to meet here il
u - round no decision fight on Jan
uary %.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01

AS the thermometer slides dowL
the breakfast coat of corduroy Is
recommended. 1t is of wide.walet
ooduroy lined with silk and bount
nth ribbon and ties en- one sidt
For decoration as well as utility
the other negligee sketched is eX
actly right. II fs a slip-oVer <l
wide sleeves and a girdle e WINS
over the hips. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-01
ABUSIVE LETTERS
FOR OPPONENTS
OF MELLON PLAN

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA del
uge of threatening and abusive let
tcrs is pouring in upon Democratic
congressman opposed to the Mellon
tax plan.
These insulting letters, Represen-
tative Rainey, Iillipois, member of
ways and means committee, charged
today, are q part of the "propagan-
da carried on by the predatory in
tcrests to force through the Mellon
bill
Most of the letters of this charac-
ter he has received, Rainey said,
were anonymous and carried New
York City postmarks. He said he
was filing them in the waste
basket and intended to pay no at
tention to them.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
ENTERTAINED THEM.

Mr. John Cogbill and his accomplish
ed daughter, Mrs. Rosa Grant, of New
Rochelle, n. Y, and Mr.. VIM. r. Cog
bill of Boston, Mass, were very eiap'
orately entertained ON Wednesday eve
ming, the 23rd inst, at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Cogbill, ia +,
18th Street. 1t was an unique affair
nearly every one present being mem
bers of the Cogbill family. A jolly
good time was had and everybody EN-
joyed themselves from the Oldest (whp
was in his seventies) to the younges',
(who was eleven years. and many ask
ed the question, "When will the like be
seen again?"
The table was beautifully decor
ated with flowers and heavily ladened
with the delicacies of the season.
After the repast the glad handshake
and goodbye till we see you again.
were in great evidence.
Many regretted when the hour came
for departure, but it was voiced by all
that the evening was well spent.
Mr.. John Cogbill and his daughter
left for their home Friday night,
the 25th and Mr.. William R. Cog
bill left Thursday night with the
best of wishes of their many rela-
tives and friends.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
NATIONAL OFFICERS VISIT THE
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.

Last Thursday night Spanish War
Veterans of William A. Hankins'
Camp, No. 6, Department of the Po-
tomac, had their annual inspection
ander Mann and Walter Davis, and
at Johnson's Hall P. D. C's. Alex
Mrs. Susie E. Addelle, President Of
the Ladies Auxiliary, Department Of
the Potomoc, WI s. W. ", all Of
Washington, D. c. were the honored
guest of the occasion.
Commander Thomas Green, Of
Hankins Camp presided and Acting
Chaplain L. Storrs offered prayer.
P. C. Walter Davis spoke in glowing
terms of the success of the Spanish
War Veterans organization. D. c.,
Alexander Mann and Mrs. Addelle,
made splendid addresses and the
meeting was a great success, infus-
ing added zest to the life Of the
units here.
Local officers of Hankins Camp
are Comrades Thomas Green, COM
mander; Joseph Hayward, senior
vice; Fred Word, junior vice; Frank
J. Monroe, chaplain; F. e. Mangrum
adjutant; L, Storrs, quartermaster;
w P. Logan, officer of the day; d.
Jones, guard; Joseph Gregory, color
sergeant; and Thomas White.
Officers of the Woman's Auxiliary
are: Mrs. C. Brown, president; Mrs.
Malsenia Braxton, senior vice; Mrs.
Amelia Poindexter, Junior vice; Mrs
M Taylor, secretary; Mrs. s. Word,
treasurer; Mrs. Mildred Anderson,
chaplain.
The Annual Encampment OF the
Spanish War Veterans will be held
in Richmond July 8 and 4, 1924.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
LOCAL ALPHA PHI ALPHA'S TO
PUSH go TO HIGH SCHOOL
GO TO COLLEGE" DRIVE

Gamma Chapter Of the Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity is conducting an ex-
tensive campaign for the go to High
School, Go to College" movement. The
message of education Is being sent to
all parts of the state. 1t is hoped that
every school for the colored youth and
the leading churches of each commun'
ity will be reached. Educators, minis
ters and others are loud in their ap-
proval of the efforts to stimulate the
boys and girls to stay in school.
The program for Richmond includ-
es the sending of speakers to the ad-
vanced grades and to Armstrong High
School. An essay contest was instltut-
ed among the graded school pupils. A
prize is to be awarded to the pupll
writing the best short composition on
the subject. "Why Every Boy and Gill
Should Go to High School. The pupils
are greatly interested.
Next Wednesday morning, DR.. w. H.
Ransome the brilliant pastor of the
First Baptist Church South Richmond
will address the students Of the Vir-
ginia Union University. The movement
eliminates on the second Sunday, May
11th, in a great mass meeting in the
University chapel at $50 p M. The
principal speaker will be DR.. w. T.
Sanger, Secretary of the State Board
of Education. DR.. Sanger is an educa :
tor of note, a masterful thinker, and
an excellent speaker. Every School
teacher in the city should hear him. 1t
is seldom that we are able to get such
able men to address us. All friends of
Union will be present, as it was upon
the recommendation Of DR., Sanger
that the State Board gave Union the
class "a" rating. q =
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
MINISTER'S CONFERENCE HEARS
CASE AGAINST DANCING
Rev. E. E. Smith, A. B., B. D., Speak;

Rev. E. E. Smith, A. B., B. D., Speaks.
Rev. E. E. Smith, now resigning the
pastorate of Second Baptist Church to
become the Associate Pastor to Doctor
JIM. Armstead at Zion Baptist Church
of Portsmouth, delivered one of the
most ringing indictments against dane
ing ever yet listened to by the Baptist
Ministers Conference. His message
was not an ordinary orthordox de-
nunciation of this familiar social pas
time, but, on the other hand, it was q
cool and dispassionate appeal to reas-
en-.
The dance was arraigned before the
Bar of Reason with the following Ill
dictments from the Reverend Mister
Smith:
/. All arguments in favor of dancing
are faulty.
/. They demand substitute for
dancing, thing which is not rcluir-
ed for any other sins.
2. 1t makes gracefulness a claim
denied by facts, since all dancers are
not graceful, and many that do not
dance are graceful.
8. They say everybody is doing it,
which is not true.
4. So many other things are worse
than dancing, they say, as if those who
dance do not commit other things OF
sinfulness.
II. The whole history of dancing re-
veals it as an iniquitous institution
From the very beginning of dancing,
he said, the sexes were not allowed to
dance together. Cicero Rev. Smith de
clared, said that no one dances except
he is either drunk or crazy.
III. Nothing but a hugging match
set to music. Too evident for remarks,
Nv. The most spiritual minded Of all
ages have always opposed the dance.
Rev. Smith spoke for an hour and
fifteen minutes. The Baptist Ministers
Conference voted the speaker theii
endorsement with an ovation.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03

We received a highly complimentary
letter from our great and good friend.
Mr. H. F. Woodhouse Of Elizabeth
City, North Carolina, for which we are
more than thankful. We shall treas.
ure it in our archives. 1t is so highly
pleasing that we felt embarrassed,
and we hesitated about publishing it
in full in the columns Of our own
journal. 1t would be all right however
in the columns of some other publica-
ton. We express in our humble way
our appreciation. After reading 1t, we
mentally remarked, God still rules in
the affairs Of men.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
PERSONALS AND sRrkFs:


Mrs. Della Carter Of Roxbury, Va.
called On us.
Rev. S w. Madden and wife Of
Danville, Va. } called on US.
Rev. B. D. Ellis, pastor Of the First
Baptist Church, Louisa, Va, was in
the city last week.
Mr.. John Savage, the popular shoe
maker and repairer of 1415 Hull Street
who has been sick for the past three
weeks is out again.
Mrs. Morgan E. Norris OF Kill
marnock, Va, Misses Alice and Lucy
Chiles of Washington, D. c., Miss Mar
ietta l.. Chiles of Asheville N. G.,
DR. James A. Chiles of Detroit, Mich,
were called to the city last week to at
tend the funeral of their brother,
Creed w. Chiles.
Mr.. Morton Deane, we'll known
throughout the State in Odd Fellow
circles died at his residence, 116 w.
Baker Street last Monday night.
Mrs. George Coles, Of Baltimore,
Md is spending ten days visiting in
the city, the guest Of her sister, Mrs
Lillian Fortune, 2207 Everett Street
Southside.
Mrs. Charlie Hamlet and children
and Miss Ethel B. Fortune have re-
turned to the city after spending the
Easter holidays in Charlotte County.
They had an enjoyable time.
The indications are that the Rayo
Theatre will change ownership snort
ly. Owing to the success there, sever
al parties are seeking to purchase
both the building and the lease.
For fine furniture at prices to
please and at terms to responsible
parties to suit, Charles G. Jurgens'
Son cannot be beat. All Of the latest
styles are available. Polit and
prompt attention. Call and see him.
Mrs. Marietta Cowan, Mrs. Rich
ard Chiles, DR.. G. W. Chiles, Washing
ton, D. c., Mrs Julia Jeter, Mrs. Lii
liam Spaulding, Miss Clara Jeter, New
port News Va, and Mrs. Robert F.
Brooks Of Phoebus, Va, attended the
funeral of Mr.. Greed w. Chiles.
Mrs. Willie Drew Lewis, Of Oma-
ha, Neb. arrived in the city last
Saturday evening and is stopping at
the home of Mrs. Robinetta Cogbill,
1917. Hull Street. She seemed to
be somewhat fatigued from her long
Journey, having travelled the dis
tance of 2,137 miles alone, but Is
in the best of spirit and hopes to
see her many friends.
Miss Eloise P. Bowles, accomplish
ed daughter of DR.. and Mrs. A. M.
Bowles spent Easter with her parents.
She recently took part in a triangular
debate at the Va. N. and I. Institute.
Subject: Resolved, That the United
States Should Enter the League Of Ma
tions. On her side was also Mr.. George
E. Downing. She and her associate won
the decision Of the judges.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
Col. jackson Has Close Call.

Col. Giles B. Jackson had serious
attack of heart trouble last Sunday
night after returning from a trip to
Yellow Tavern. For time, 1t was
thought his end had come. He rallied
however and after resting up Monday
at home was able to be at his Office
Tuesday, discharging his duties, al
though he was still weak from his rig
orous experience.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
MANY QUESTIONS.

''s..,i - t'''l'-'
other reason and there were other
reasons, this would have been all sutfi-
Icient. The first mission of Christ was
to the Jews. Jesus is not going to give
you more grace than you can use. He
came to the Jews first, because they
were the most impressionable race.
But the Jews rejected Him. There was
a reason for their rejection OF Him.
They had allowed prejudice to becloud
their reason. Prejudice will pull the
king down from his throne.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
PLANNING HIGHER THINGS

Mr.. Greed W. Chiles was taken away
in the bloom of his youth, just when
he was planning to pursue higher
training. He had attended the Arm
strong High School Of this city and
Tuskegee Institute. Later he received
an appointment as instructor OF Man
ual Training in the Public Schools of
Gary, Indiana. During the war he was
employed in the American Sheet and
Tin Plate Co.. in Gary until 1920 when
he left for Boston and was there until
June, 1923. when he returned to Gary,
Indiana to resume his work at the
formerly mentioned plant, where he
was located when stricken with pneu
monia and died after short illness.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03

DR.. Kelly Miller, Dean of Howard
University and President of. the great
Sanhedrin, which recently met at
Chicago and attracted the attention Oh
the leading figures in this country and
Europe came to this city Friday after
noon, April 25th, to deliver an address.
Mr.. G. C. Grant Of the American WOOD
men was responsible for his entertain
ment here. He brought him to the resi-
dence of Editor John Mitchell, Jr.
where for more than an hour a discus
sion of present day conditions as az
fecting the colored people of this coun-
try were discussed
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
COMING.! SOMETHING NEW,
SOMETHING DIFFERENT,
SOMETHING CAPTIVATING,

Health Education Department pre-
sents First Public Demonstration of
HEALTH EDUCATION CLASSES,
Armstrong Auditorium, Monday, May
&c, 1924, at 7:45 P. M. Misses
Lucille Lewis and Halle Edmunds,
Instructors. Mrs. Alice S. Bowser,
Chairman Health Education Com
mittee.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
BROTHER HASTENS.

DR.. Jas. A. Chiles, a recent graduate
of Tufts University Of Boston, now To-
Gated in Detroit, was Immediately dis
patched to Gary, where Prof. ]. Milton
Sampson, now of Chicago, rendered
him invaluable assistance in preparing
his brothers body for shipment to
Richmond.
The community at large deeply SYM
pathizes with the family in this,
the first bereavement in their large
family circle.
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
PROF. j H. HULL DEAD

The death of Prof. j. H. Hill Of
Washington. Tuesday night April 29tn
was shock to his many friends here
IIe had been ailing for some time, but
serious complications set in and Mrs.
Maria Smith, his sister left for his
bedside, Sunday night. s
Richmond planet., 1924-05-03
MUCH MONEY LIFTED.

Deacon Quinn Shelton then proceed
ed to beg for money. He was happy
over a collection of $119.50. Deacon O.
". Branch chairman of the Deacon
Board gave wholesome instructions to
the congregation. The choir had sung
anthems, but when the anthem,
"Shine on, Beautiful Star" was suns
there was ready response b. the con-
gregation. Rev. A. W. Brown arose and
-r<ss>s-