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Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02
McCABE
BY Rress Staff Correspondent


MeCABE. Aug Mrs. F. W.
Paine and daughters Mildred, Doro-
thy and Caroline left Friday for
San Diego, where they win make a
short visit, then go on to Long
Beach and other points. They ex.
pect to be gone until September.
The McCabe school board is hav-
ing some repair work done on the
school building. getting ready for
the opening of the fall term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Parker and son
Robert are leaving Sunday for Beau
mont where they win visit relatives
for some time. They will be ac-
eompanied by Mrs. Fred Sunstrom
and two children William and Fran
els, to Beaumont where they will
be met by relatives and go on to
Pasadena.
Mrs. Van Altman and four chill
dren have returned from Chino
where they have been for the past
month. They report it very warm
at Chino.
Dorothy Paine, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. F. W. Paine, celebrated
her twelfth birthday with de-
lightful party Thursday afternoon
Guests were Margaret Austin, Ma
saka and Marie Ynkawa, Mary Hof-
fin. Francis Sunstrpn,. Doris Moline
and Helen and Lois Bezdercheek.
After playing games on the shady
lawn, refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served.
Walter Austin came down from
Jacumba to spend Thursday with
the George Austins.
Mrs. S. A. Grimes entertained a
group of children with swimming
party Wednesday afternoon.
Walter Paine has returned from a
fishing trip on Boulder Creek. Mr..
Paine reports fishing fairly good.
\ SON weighing 8 S-4 pounds was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Thomp-
son Tuesday, July 26.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02
ANCELUS TEMPLE
/ FIGHT REPORTED
\ TO BE SETTLED

Los ANGELES, Aug. 2.-The
Dove of Peace" has settled per-
manently on Angelus Temple today
where for sevcraI weeks the founda-
tion of the -Four Square Gospel has
been rocked by the controversy of
mother and daughter.
This was the substance of an of
ficial statement issued following a
conference between Aimee Semple
Mcpherson and Mrs. Minnie Ken
nedy at which a property settlement
was agreed upon and the evangelist
was elevated to full control of tn,
temple.
While the statement gave no in
dication of the sum of money in
volved in the settlement it had pre-
viously been reported that personal
holdings amounted to more than
100000. THIS sum does not in
clude the million dollar temple or
other church holdi<gs.
AN amicable adjustment has
been effected between Mrs. Ne
Pherson and Mrs. Kennedy as a re-
suit of which the work of the
church and the -Four Square Gospel
will continue undeterred, the ac-
complishment of which has been
lppermost in the minds of both
7 .ncipals at all times,' the state
Ient read.
When Mrs. Kennedy learned
definitely that Mrs. Mcpherson de-
sired entire control of the temple
and was ready to take full charge,
A,rs. Kennedy, who has been trying
to reiinquish the reins for more than
two years in favor of Mrs. Nc
Iherson StarnS she will h LID 10
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02

and the least mineral production!
In 1925, Los Angeles led, because
of her petroleum, with mineral
yield valued at $l93, 900. Sutter,
with yield valued at 1897, had the
smallest,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02
Accuses Doctor
In Staying Case
By United Press Leased Wire

By tnited Press Leased Wire
COURT HOUSE, Franklin, La.
August p" Silent jim" Beadle
talking at last, has branded DR.
Thomas Z. Dreher as the murderer
of Jim Leboeuf, for whose Staying
Beadle, DR.. Dreher and Mrs. Ida
Leboeuf are ON trial.
In written confession given
Sheriff Charles Peeot, the trappel
of the bayous charged DR.. Drehel
with shooting down Leboeuf, rip
ping open his body, weighting the
corpse with railroad angle irons and
forcing Beadle nnder threat of death
to help sink it in lake Palourde.
He charged, too, that the lawyers
retained by DR.. Dreher tried to per
shade this hard Tipped man of the
thickets to admit the killing and
claim self defense.
Utah county, Utah, has shipped
l5 carloads of, berries this spring.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02
Burned Boat
Is Identified
ny United Press Leased Wire

SAN PEDRO, Calf, Aug, a.
Reports of disaster at sea, in
which a yacht and its occupants
had been lost, were dissipated here
today by Dominiek Tamith, fish
ernian, whose return to this port
solved burning yesterday off
Catalina Island.
While members of the coast guard
sought for the occupants of a
yacht Tamith was picked up by
another fishing boat, after his jig
boat, the 80 Wis" was destroyed in
an explosion.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02
Four Held For
Texas Theft
by United Pres. Leased wir.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1.-Two
men and two women were being
held in jail here today awaiting ex.
tradition proceedings in connection
with the theft of 100000, from the
Harrison Kennedy Insurance Com.
pany of Fort Worth, Texas.
The quartet, Jack. Lane, DR.. l..
NJ. Driver, Mrs. Mary Lane and
Hilda Bran were taken into custody
as they attempted to cash negotia-
BILE securities, believed to be pro-
perty OF the insurance company.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02

arrange business details co effect
the change"
Another meeting probably will be
required to complete the details of
the new arrangement and obtain
the signature of the principals on
the agreement.
Mrs. Mcpherson today denied re-
ports that Marshall b. Craig, of
Des Moines, an official OF the
Great Northern railway, would be
appointed to an executive position
at the temple.
While it was admitted that Craig
had been under consid Iteration, Mrs.
Mcpherson declared that any plans
in this connection had been aban-
doned.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02
Tomorrow's Questions

Who is Ella Sterling Cummins!
Are there any geese that nest in
California.
Who were the first Protestant
ministers in the state.
When was Mark Twain in Cali
fornia, and what is the origin of
the name?
Questions about California will
be answered if sent to this depart.
ment.)
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02

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Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-02
- ~~N~Y1r
WARE ARE FOUND

ERIyAN, Armenia, August g.
Jugs of the brouze age were dlseoy,
cred in cellars of this city when
excavators preparing to enlarge the
houses began digging out. new founa'
dations. Museum experts and archae'
logists established the age and au-
thenticity of the important finds.
The first car of 1927 California
grapes reached New York June y,
of poor color.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
MSS CORA NUFFER
AND JAMES MAXWELL
WE'D IN RITERSTDE

y marriage of much interest Ia.
cally occurred in Riverside on SAT
urdav when Miss Cora Nuffcr OF
this city became the bride of
James Maxwell, also of Ell Ccntro.
The marriage was performed by
Rev j. Lewis GillieS, pastor of the
Methodist church of that city.
The bride who has been Il resi-
dent of FL Centre for number of
wears, is the daughtcr of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. p. Nuffcr. She is grad
uatr of the local high school, and
for some time has occupied a re
Sponsible position with the Southern
Trust and Commerce bank. She has
n wide circle of friends in the val
ley.
Maxwell, who is connected with
the Imperial Valley Hardware COM
pany. came here several wears ago
from the coast.
Following Il two weeks motor
trip to points of interest in South
rrn California, Mr.. and Mrs. Max
we'll will return to this city to make
their home.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Dependency Is
Cause of Suicide

Edgar J. Byrd, 43, of 1928 Broad
way ended his life at / 80 flock
this morning. In fit of despond-
cncy he pressed the muzzle of re,
volver against his mead and dis
charged the weapon. He died in
stantly.
Members of the family heard the
shot and rushed to the bedroom at
the rear of the house from which
the report sounded. They found the
crumpled body of the husband and
father on n bed, blood streaming
from the wound i'll the head.
n call was Immediately sent in to
police headquarters and to Coroner
b. f.. Lemons, summoning the offic-
ials to the home. The body was re.
moved to the undertaking iparlors
of the coroner where it will be held
pending arrangements for the fu.
neral.
Mr.. Byrd has been a resident of
Imperial Valley for Is years and
leaves wife, Della, and four sons.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
"Baby Farm Quiz
Is Renewed Today
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, March ll.-ln.
vestigation Of the Moneta Baby
Farm case was resumed at Tu-
iunga today, as the result of imfor-
nation supplied to the sheriff $ of
flee by Glendale man.
Deputies Norris Stensland and y.
l.. Hutchinson announced that they
would search for records in that
Vicinity following conference
with w. II. Southwel, of Glendale,
who is said to have offered evidence
Of Il sensational nature.
Meanwhile authorities here await
ed the arrival of an iron bound
trunk located in Oildale, near Bak-
crsficld. The trunk is being ship
ped here by express and is expected
to reveal further evidence IN th1
ease.
Mrs. Minnie Williams, alleged
proprietor of the i" Baby Farm,
was scheduled 10 be questioned by
deputies today.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Brawley Beats
Steve's Stars

In an unusually well played game
at Brawley Yesterday, Steve IS Stars
went down to defeat before the
Brawlcy Mexican team, | to 0, the
lone run scored being the fluklest
Kind of luck.
1t came in the seventh inning
with two out and Brawlcv runner
ON second. Nash, pitching for
Steve s, tried to nip the runner off
second. The throw got away from
Wakefield, who covered the bag,
and dribbled cut to the field. Be
fore il was recovered, the runner
crossed the plate.
The game was Il remarkable bat
tie between Nash and Ouidia, each
pitcher being Stingy with hits.
Their support was gilt-cdgcd, with
only one error on either side and
many remarkable stops.
There was large crowd out to
see the game and they were given Il
good run for their money.
Manager Livingston has added
Bob Q Brien, the siX-foot Valley
Steam Laundry twirlcr to his staff,
giving him another ace to divide
the work with Nash. Bob has had
a good season with the winter
league and should be Il winner with
the strong Steve outfit behind
him,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Baseball Team
Members Guests
At Dinner Party

The great American sport of
baseball held the center of the
stage at Il dinner given Saturday
night by Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence L.
Duff at their home on South Sixth
street. Members of the Valley
Steam LaundrN'> base ball team
Wrsr guests.
The feature OF the evening WIS
thu presentation. of gold base bal
w"tch fohs to the players. Tie
prcNruja na WAS made by Manager
". j. R,ij sho :.l~o. presented }.
:. Duit, I'm behalf Of the players,
with "a handsome ba~, bail emblem.
These present included Russell
Kci@.a. G.ba. u 'Br.sn. Chester
kluc&, Jrha Ho4ce. james Esans,
Robert Al'ru. Lewis Mitchell.
Frank Paine, Richard Meaatre,
Filan rlInkrN, Lee Pyle. y. J.
Reid, Lawrence Dgff and J. :.
Duff. Mrs. James Exams assisted
Mrs Dutf - hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
NUMBER OF LOCAL
RESIDENTS ENJOY
PARTY on DESERT

\ Jolly desert party. given by
Mr.. aud Mrs. W. f. Smith, was en-
loved Yesterday when. in honor Of
Mrs. Smith : sister. Mrs. John W.
Chester who is visiting here. II
group mutorcd out 10 the sand dunes
near CaIeXico.
y weiner roast and music furnish
ed by a portable victrola were fca-
tureS of the merry affair.
Those present included Mrs.
Pomcrov Of Beverly. Ohio. Miss Eva
Br"wn a. Senccaville. Ohio. Mrs.
John ". Chester of Nashville. Ten
Hessee, Mr.. and Mrs. y. b. Andcr-
son and family Of Holtville, Mr.. and
Mrs. 6. &. Beynon and family.
MesSr>. Robert StetSon. MAYNARD.
{. Garlic. Charles Bartholcmu. X.
Witt, Mr.. anu Mrs. Smith and their
granddaughter. Lillian Mccormick k.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
RESOLUTIONS ARE
PASSED AT COUNTY
BOARD MEETING

Passage Of several important res
olutionS WAS Il feature of the meet
ing Of the executive board of tn.
Imperial County Federation Of
Women : clubs. held at the Ten
Thousand club Saturday morning.
The meeting at which Mrs. Carl
Morford of Holtville presided. was
followed by a luncheon at the Hotel
Barbara Worth.
y resolution favoring the super
visors closing all public dance halls
at midnight and permitting no sun
day dancing was passed. The bonr,t
went on record as favoring the
raising Of licenses paid - ,.ow.
operating in the county bur outside
any city limits.
Plans for the county convention
ID be held at Brawlcy April . were
discussed Mrs. F. u. Jacobs wil
act as program chairman.
The California Federation Of
Women : clubs narcotics bill wa
endorsed by the board.
The Easter sunrise service was
also discussed.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
MRS. JOHN CHESTER
HONOR GUEST AT
Il CHARMING BRIDGE

Mrs. John W. Chester of Nash
vile, Tennessee, who is spending
ten days as the house guest of her
sister, Mrs. w. +. Smith, was honor
guest at charming bridge party
given Saturday afternoon compli-
mentary to her.
The Smith home on Olive avenue
was decorated with desert and
mountain flowers which formed an
attractive background for the use
of st. Patrick 5 day motif
Prizes at the close Of the after
moons games went to Mrs. r. II.
Cary, first, Mrs r. A. Chesnut, sec
ond, and Mrs. Rollo Bridges, conso-
lation.
Mrs. Smith was assisted throug
out the afternoon and in serving re-
freshmcnts by her daughters, Mrs.
a. B. Anderson Of Holtvillc and
Mrs. G. G. Beynon OF this city,
and Mrs. Don Rex.
Those invited to meet Mrs. CheS-
ter included Mcsdamc> :. L. Allen,
VIII r. Conway. Don c. Bitter,
Wooda Blesy, Il. A. Boyett, Roy +.
Breedlove, Rollo Bridges, W. II.
Brooks, F. \. Burger, Robert W.
Campbell, r. H. Cary, r, \. Ghcs-
nut, W. J. Clements, II. c. Diller
Arthur Edgar, Ray Edgar, +. ".
Ferris, William Fleming, Pat Elgin.
C. L. Hall, Ross 7. HickcoX. Paul
Cogley, d. Kupelian. }. J. Green and
7. H. Gebbic.
Mesdames Tom Gill. Albert W.
Hale, F. d. Jacobs, l.. {. kimball
Jr., Forrest kutz, B. +. Lemons. Al
len P. Nuffcr, l.. ". Ovcrholser,
Don Rex, G. J. Ritz. John Stewart
Ross, l.. p Sargent; Elmer \. Todd.
Percic Thacker, 4. II. Keller. l.. r.
Philley, Dale RAMSEY. \. W. Bunte,
W. A. Tondro. A NJ. Williams, Ed
gar A. Nance, George Mann, ). II.
Embury. PAYNE, \. b. Anderson.
G. G. Beynon. Pomcroy Of Beverly,
Ohio. and Miss Eva Brown of Sen
eeaville, Ohio.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Arrested For
Theft of Car

Jesus Cruz, -, of FL Centre was
locked up III the county Jail last
night charged with the theft
of IN automobile. The machine is
tle property of Mark Marcos and
the police found evidence that the
car had been taken into MeXicali
and stripped of its equipment.
Marcos found Cruz driving about
IN a ear equipped with the top of
the missing machine. He notified
the authorities and Cruz was arrest
ed. cruz told the officials that Jose
Torres, II m9H locked up Il few days
ago aad Who IS being held under
Il 0oa bail Tor Federal court on y
narcotic charge, gavc him the top.
Torres. when interviewed, is said
l. have admitted his share in the
theft Of the car but told police that
cruz was with him in the deal. He
said that the car had been taken
iato Mexico and stripped of its ac-
cessor;cs and removable parts.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
kolb and Dill
At Brawley

BY ~p"rial ;frane with
Laurence Schvah, Kolb and bill
.arr offering this s-ason Queen
High the rur..at outstanding hit
IF New Yort. London, Paris ard chi
cago and VIII up'a ut the Bclv.-
dcrr ,hrator, Hraw,rT, Thursday,
Marh J. for ONE night only. In
their support viii q, seen IN entire
NcV Vert; company.
'OdryH iiigu i> uH9ur,tionah!y
the biggest and most ambitious un-
acrtaNng that these i1imitabl.
comcdiaps have yet offered their
public. Had it BEEN tailored T. lit
their individual talents i could not
have been better suited. it was
The special suitability Of ..Qucen
High as a Kptb and nit, vehicle
plus TIA" fact that it is uo~ acclaim
rd "~ he outstanding musical com
rdy hit of the New York Sage that
lcd the Pacific Coast stars to
stretch out a long arm and acquire
the western rights. Whenever
Queen High ' has been played in
the east and abroad il has scored
and j., sti!l Scoring an tmplatic sue
cess.
Queen High will have the fur
th-r advantage OF pres ing Kolb
and Dill in the tgpc Of vehicle in
which they have won their greatest
rcnown. namely musical comedy
with AL its recognized trimmings.
There is brvv Of stunning beau
ties, maic chorus, a scenic inves-
titnrc Of unusual magntjr.lce, song
Liz, of established favor aad east
par excellence. In addition to all
these oArcllcnce, thc piece contains
plot oT hilarious character con
corning two quarrciing partners
who stir "a mess ot troubl. Tor them
selves. complications rising con
,tantlv and eliminating IN veri-
table bombshclI of ncrrimcnt.
The supporting playrr, include
May Clay Walter Craig. Josephine
Clark, Audrey Dixon, Liza Man,
Donald CarroI. Jaci; He-aay, and
others.
Leo Flanders is ~ charge of tha
musical numbers. 1'Lr Blawley en-
gagcmcut win bc the only showing
in Imperial VALLEY Of this big at
tiactiO
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Progressive Dinner
Is Enjoyable Affair

Mesdames r. II. Dclno. G. Is.
jackson and Minor NJ Sweeney
were hostesses at a progressive din
ner on Saturday night which proved
a merry affair
The first courses of the dinner
We're served ut the jackson home in
the Embury flats. after which the
party adjourned to the Demo home
en- Wensley avenue for the main
course. Dessert was served at the
country home OF the Swceneys.
Dancing and cards completed the
evening.
Those participating We're Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Delno of Palo Alto,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mann, Mr.. and
Mrs. Duke Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred p. Nuttall, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vaughn Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sweeney, Mr.. and Mrs jackson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. Demo.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
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MUSICAL PROGRAM
TO BE GIVEN BY
EBELL JUNIORS

Thursdays program at the
Woman's Ten Thousand Club
promises to be an especially at
tractive one, two members Of the
Ebell Juniors of Los Angeles
having consented to give a pro-
gram of songs.
Club members who remember
the Eben Juniors program last
year will recall the charming
Miss Eleanor Bryan. whose voice
proved so pleasing at that time,
will be much interested to know
that she will be one of the two
making the trip here. Miss
Ieona Doyle a talented mem
Der of Los Angeles younger
musical set, will appear with her.
Miss Doyle both plays and sings.
She will act as Miss Bryan's ac-
companist and also sing with her
III her group of duets.
Both young women have
number of coast successes to
their credit.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
SUPPER PARTY FOR
"ANAZON ISLE CAST
is MERRY AFFAIR
BY MARGARET EIDE
(nign Scnool keporter)

AftcI the second successful per
formancc of Amazon Isle to Il
crowded house Saturday night, Kay
Richmond entertained with sup
per party at the home of his par
elts, Nh. and Mrs. Frank Richmond.
There were about 50 people present.
including the members of the east,
the committees for the play, the di-
rcctors. and those who helped in
various other ways.
Dancing was enioycd, while Miss
Margaret Collins played the piano,
after which the guests were served
with elaborate refreshments.
The junior class presented both
Miss Matte Wclch and X. X. He'll.
man, class sponsors who directed
the play, with lovely gifts in apprc-
citation of their time and effort
spent i'll making amazon Isle
one Of the most successful plays
ever given by the students.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
MRS {. ". BJERkE
CONPLI.UENTED AT
AN INFORMAL TEA

As Il farewell courtesy to Mrs
Clarence NJ. Bicrkc of Los Angeles
prior to her impending departure ON
Il trip to Europe, Mrs. W. J. Strici:-
land was hostess at an informal tea
at her home Saturday afternoon.
Guests included Mrs. Bicrke, Miss
Irene Brooks, Mrs. Martin b.
. 'Bricn, Mrs. Carlton ID. JOY, Miss
Evalvn Bom&n, Mrs. +. y. Than
mum. Miss Katherine Lyons. Mrs.
Harold \. Burnham, and Mrs Kim
Minis Johnson On Friday afternoon
Mrs. Burnham gave an informal tea
for Mrs. Bierke and a group of he!
FL Centre friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Bridge Club Members
informally Entertained
BIZ Irene Armstrong

Irene Armstrong informally en-
tertaincd the members Of her bridge
club at the home Of her aunt. Mrs.
J. L. Davis. on Hamilton avenue
Saturday afternoon. Sweet peas
were used in the dainty decorative
scheme.
katherine Tnrlcv won the high
score prize at bridge and Mildred
Records. low score prize.
Those present were Mrs. SodcJl
and Mrs. Davis who assisted the
Young hostess in serving, and Grace
>odcn. CAROLYN lee. Mildred Smith,
Katherine Turley. Mildred Record,
and Irene Armstrong.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14

the exotic island girl, to perfection
and superb east that includes
Dorothy Dunbar, Pat Harmon, Shan
non Day and Alphonze Either sus,
tains the story flawlessly. j. G..
Hawks wrote the adaptation of
Peter B. kyne 5 Saturday Evening
Post story, Blue Blood and Pi-
rates. and J. Grubb Alexander
made the continuity.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Meeting of Legion
Auxiliary Postponed

Announcement is made that the
regular meeting of the Amcrican
Legion Auxiliary which WIS to
have been held tonight has been
postponed until further notirc be
cause OF the legion dance which will
take place tomorrow night at th"
DuSuld garage.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
ImD,anueI Circle To
Meet Tomorrow AT
First Baptist Church

The monthly missionary meeting
If the Immanuel e-s.-t VIII he he'd
tomorrow at the First BaptiSt
church III 80 p. m. with Mrs. AL
bion Miles in charge Of the program.
Mrs. Duane Stafford and Mrs. l.. \.
Dunlap will be hostcsscs for the
day
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Monday, March IA, 10:

Ray Foss and William Hines
husbands Of the woman, are
held for questioning also, fo
ing alleged assertions made
Hines that his former wife ded
"Baby Traffic.''
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
Nys. Huriburts Bible
Glass To Meet Tuesday
With Mrs. Holiday

Mrs. :. {. Hurlburt's : Bib!c class
of the Presbyterian church vii
meet tomorrow with Mrs. >. r..
holiday at her home. 6i2 Oliye ave.
nuc. i pot luck luncheon will be
served at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Carrolcs-Ortiz.-Mauro Car
20, native of Mexico and res
of Brawlcy. Leondra Ortiz. Is
tive of Mexico and resident
Brawley.