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Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05

weekend trips, and is also being
prepared for summer occupancy.
The summer season will open June
4, with the high school girls, to be
followed by the grammar school
camp on June IL.
As III the past there will be Il
camp hostess, nurse. several advis-
ors. Il recreation director and y.
W. {. \. secretary ca the grounds
when camp opens, it was decided.
Mrs. George Austin appeared be
fore the board asking that the I'm
perial County Tuberculosis Associ-
alton be permitted the use of the
camp for undernourishcd children
Of the county. beginning July /, as
in former Years. The request will
come up for action at the next
meeting.
Plans were discussed for another
special week at camp this wear. to
be known rs " W. G. A. Wom-
an ; Conference Saca.:on Camp. =
At that time women OF the county
who are interested IN Y. W. {. \.
work will spend a week III camp in
study and recreation. as Il prepar-
alton for their fall and winter
work. Miss Rhoda Foster. regional
secretary, will be among the speak
crs.
Monthly Reports Given
Regularly monthly reports o :
county work and those covering
town work were presented. Mrs. f.
J. Smith, HoltVille: Mrs. Charles
Ralphs. Imperial; Mrs. |. Schlater.
Calexico; Mrs. Il. p. Pope, FL Cen
tro, gave reports for their respec-
tive cities. Miss Margaret Nelson
reported on colorel work and Miss
Louise T. Kelley. her regular month
~ report of activities.
Mrs. A. B. Hanson gave several
interesting articles from the Y. W.
ca. 5 official organ. the " Woman :
Press. Miss TAeima -@cNutt and
Miss Imogene Morgan gave a vocal
number Mrs. RoEerf ~. Campbell
presided and Mrs. Il. =. cope led
the devotionals, taking as her SUD
ieet. TogcthcrneSs.
Members of the board present
were McSdamcs Robert W. Camp
bell, Edwin O. Carter. B. NJ. Gru-
well. Il. Z. Pope. y. b. Hanson, W.
f. Hancock and NJ Nelson. FL Cen
tro: McSdamcs Charles Ralphs. II.
Foster. Young and Miss Charlotte
Preston. Imperial: Mesdames j.. Z.
Miller. |. Schlatfcr, and y. j. Mei
cicr. CaleNico: md McSdameS +. J.
Smith. !. KaVanaugh. +. Echert
and l.. y. Harris. HoltVillc.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
ANNUAL "PLAY DAY"
IS OBSERVED Il Y
=. E. o. CHAPTER

PLAY day was enjoyed by =
group of members of Chapter \ :,
2. F.. O. who motored out to til"
country hcme OF Mrs. Frank Al
bright near Mount Signal Yesterday
for their annual spring meeting AT
Mrs. Albright : home. y delicious
luncheon WAS served at noon, after
which an important business meet
ing was held.
Games and contests. arranged by
Mrs. G. +. Coggins, completed the
merry afternoon. Mrs. l.. 6. House
and Mrs. W. T. Mosher assisted
Mrs. Coggins. Prizes in one Of tn,
contests were won by Mrs. Roy +.
Breedlovc, first; Mrs. Minor NJ.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
A ErH Fools Dance
To BE GireR Tonight
By Entire Nos Ciub

Members Of the Entire Nos club
win hold dance at the Ten Thou
sand club tonight. The affair will
take the form of an April Fool :
affair. The committee in charge
will De DR.. and Mrs. Il. {. Clemons,
chairmcn, Mr.. and Mrs. Conner
Sloan. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo LoYnd,
aud Mr.. and Mrs. +. K. Cunning
hmm
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
Seetey Sunday School
Class Party Postponed

The party to have been held by
the Ever Ready Sunday School
class of the Union church at Seelev,
which was 10 have been held next
next Saturday, has been indefinitely
postponed. The party was 10 have
been At the home Of Mrs. l.. L..
lIurd, and is being postponed due
To- the illness of her daughter.
EvangcliSta.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

Sweeney, second anu Mrs. Robert
B. kepley, consolation.
Those present included Mrs. Mary
Fiske. and Mrs. Bay OF Los Ange
les, who were guests and the fol
lowing members: Mesdames Don
{. Bitter. Roy f. Brcodlove, Robert
w. Campbell, G. Z. CogginS. f. +.
Harden, Forrest Kutz. l.. c. House
Robert B. kcpley, W. F. Mosher,
John Stewart Ross. Minor NJ.
Sweeney, \. NJ. Williams and the
hostess. Mrs. Albright.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
CLUE WOMEN REMINDED
TIC MAKE RESERVATIONS

Last minute reservations for the
Woman : Ten Thousand Club lunch
con Oh Thursday may be placed to-
night and up TO noon tomorrow by
communicating with Mrs. Charles
l.. Thatcher. III. or Mrs. Duane
Stafford. 27g. The luncheon will
piecede the Twice Told Tales see
ton S annual program in the after,
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
Southern Pacific
Orders Equipment

More than million dollars worth
of new equipment to be used on
Southern Pacific lines were ordered
yesterday. accorc'ng 10 word re
ccived at the FL Ccntro office from
+. W. Mahl, purchasing agent The
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
Easter SunrlS sc
Services To Be
Held in Cities

Easter Sunrise services Will be
held in each of the valley cities,
according tn plans announced at
the meeting of the County Minis
tcrial Association, held in this city
yesterday. \ large representation
pf ministers of the various dcnomi-
nations were present from all parts
of the valley.
Rev. Arthur +. schultz of this
city gave an interesting talk on
Palestine, III which he told of
his personal experiences ON trip
to the Holy Land, and Of visits to
Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Rev. George Taylor, pastor of the
Friends church of North Holtvillc,
who is president of the association.
presided.
Ford asked the builder of his
billion dollar home to tell him
its exact cost. He MUST be rich
man.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
Delphians viii Weet
With Mrs. f. II. MclUer

The Delphian Cinb will meet to-
morrow morning qt . q clock at the
home of Mrs. F. II. MclVcr. Mrs.
John Stewart Ross will act as lead
Ell
Imperial Valley press., 1927-04-05
Evangelist To
Be On Program

Rev. Ben E. Watson, who is lead
ing an evangelistic meeting at State
Street Christian Church, will be
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
THAT NEW HIGHWAY TO HARTFORD

Seldom has d. suggestion been made that has received more instant popular approval than the one which would create an alternate route to the north of the city, partly through a section at present undeveloped.
 Eliminating hazards at various important intersections and turns along the present main congested route is needed. The city engineer and plan commission have thought out q scheme probably well worth the cost.
 Economy being the watchword nowadays, perhaps it is unwise to expect too much; but if the plan commission is thoroughly convinc- ed Of the value of the proposed i'm provement it should have little diff culty in proving its contentious to the city administration. which de- spite its rigid economy can scarcely fail to realize the advantage of add ing a popular effort Of this kind to its achievemen
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

This year, more than ever oeloIe' i. ia an advantage to speed up Christmas shopping. That is to say beein shopping early. The nature of the weather that has blighted our ,ncIinations for weeks past has or oueht to have & considerable lh- 4,uence in deciding Us for prompt shopping from now on.
 The unreasonable nature of the weather has slowed up business; yet every man and woman in the c'ty will not permit the weather to act as dam against the procurement og Christmas needs as the glorious holiday season hears. Eventually the dam will break, and the greater inc accumulation Of deferred inten- lions the greater the crowds during the last few available days.
 It Is the processes of logic to avoid ench q. deluge of buying; the hustle and hustle Of the few days De- fore Christmas is an onerous eN- perience for most of Us. The better nIan is to obtain all essentials as early as possible and let the thouehtless do the last minute Wor- rying.
 Another advantage oL carry Christmas shopping is that those eA- ercising such common sense get the pick of the Christmas goods, nave the largest assortment to choose from. and can make their choice with the most leisure.
 It is worth anyone's eifort 10 avoid the last minute rush Of Christ mas buying. The way to do so is for each individual to decide to make the best of the situation and do the necessary shopping now while the possibilities manifestly are at thelr best.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
SPIRES AND GARGOYLES
Against the Law!

Mooney was spending his vacation in Europe and had reached Rome. It was wonderful. Greater than he had even dreamed. He stood on a co1ter by an ancient palace, look ing up at the great pillars of chaste marble. at the carved figures and inscriptions above them. Then he felt a. tap on his shoulder. and looking around, saw an Italian policeman.
 "You canna no do thet,' the off cial said, gruffly-
 Cant do what?" demanded the American indignantly. All I'm do- ing is standing here looking up at the building"
 The officer tapped Moneys arms, which were folded across his chest Put those arms down, or it giva da pinch!'
 You mean to say that can't fold my arms and look up?"
 That's justa what mcan,' hissed the policeman. "Peop-thcy lhinka you Mussolini."
 Bruno Giolitti
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
Observations On Te Weather

Washington, Dec. 17.-Forecast Eastern New York: Fair. except snow flurries in north portion; slightly colder Saturday, Sunday partly cloudy. Northern New Eng land: Cloudy, preceded by snow or rain; not so cold in Maine Saturday. Sunday partly cloudy and colder. Southern New England: Partly cloudy and colder Saturday; Sunday partly cloudy.
 Conditions
 The disturbance that was over Lake Superior Thursday night was advanced east, northeastWard, being central north of Lake Huron, while secondary that was over western North Carolina this morning has ad vanced rapidly northcastward 10 Southern New England. Pressure is high over the mouth Of the St. Lawrence.
 The outlook is for mostly fair weather Saturday and Sunday in states east of the Mississippi river, | except for snow on Saturday in orthern New England. i It will be colder on Saturday in southern New England.
 storm warnings are displayed on ! the Atlantic coast from Wilmington i x. c, to Passport, Me,
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
Dimes Are Popular as
 Rockefeller Visits Town

St. Augustine. Fla. Dec. 17 P-
 Dimes were the most popular coins
 in St. Augustine today when the man
 who likes 10 give them away came
 here to ramble over the ruins of old Fort Marion.
 Walking slowly, asking lots of questions and taking an interest in everything he saw, John D. Rocke- teller. Sr.. gave dimes 10 guides to officers of the historical society, to the man who parks the automobiles at the entrance 10 the fort-to every one in fact with whom he came in contact.
 | And each man who received a | dime from the oil king was asked If he had a wife and children. Each affirmative answer brought addition i al dimes in every instance. | Mir. Rockefeller and his party mo itorcd 10 St. Augustine along the
 ocean shore, skirtng the Atlantic for fifty miles. They returned to Or
 mond beach later in the day.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
THE LAUGH ON NEW HAVEN

For years the admirers of the pri- vate water company in New Haven have been saying it is as efficient and progressive as any municipally owned company and that its rates compared favorably with those oper- ated by cities.
 For a long time the New Haven Water company has been considered as one of the best privately owned water companies extant; quite a model for publicly owned concerns 70 shoot at-according to the New Haven company.
 Now comes notice by the New Haven Water company that it must increase it's rates 33 per cent 10 meter users and 43 per cent on the flat rate, fl money needed for five year period is obtained.
 This has brought the city face 10 face with the problem of buying the water company. The company's long contract will expire soon and the city has an optien to buy.
 If New Haven is wise it will buy the company. Such a rate raise as that contemplated seems unreason- able.
 If the city buys the company it Will borrow mone! to make neces- sary improvements and extensions. If the company's contract is re- newed it will raise the rates ana borrow money for the improvements.
 The public will have to pay either way but probably will pay less if the city owns the plant
 Municipal water plants through out the state are not talking in creased rates.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
The Modern Rarhcr'S Life

"Haircut, Madam? That reminds mo of how to make an anglefood cake-they say if you beaJ the whites of siXty-tWo eggs and add q pinch of vinegar it will improve any recipe. Here's a good one about po- tatoes-stop me if you've heard it seems as if it's almost best to peel them with a safety razor before mashing them.
 Shampoo, lady? l suppose you've heard that one about the silk stockings? No? Well, if you put the juice of six lemons and grapefruit in the rinse water when you wash them thcy'll look like now. How about a massage? Ever hear about the best way to wash dishes? We'll, before you put 'em in the water just run a vacuum cleaner over 'em. Pretty good, isn't it? One of my GUS tomers-Mrs. Gordon-told me that one. She knows a lot of good ones.
 Ever hear that one about the daily tating? Well, you drop two or something like that, then purl three and chain 'em. Like that one ? Well I thought it was pretty good myself That be all? All Right. Next lady,"
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

we walked the streets with an air of confidence knowing that no foreign enemy would continue an attack if you popped out of the post office and gave them hard look. It's been a pleasure to know you, Big Boy. because there is that about you which makes us look up to the |. s. Navy. We reckoned that if the navy could turn out products like you it was worth while institution. In fact you have been the best advertisement that branch of the service has ever had in New Britain. You've been T credit to your uniform and to the flag you've served for so many years.
 We suspect that since Uncle Sam has built bigger ships he has more room for you to walk around. An ordinary dreadnaught never would do and we have often wondered how you ever managed to sleep in a hammock. We'll bet you had to sleep right over the keel while you were afoat before you came to mingle with us landlubbers because otherwise the ship would have had list to starboard or port if we are right in using those nautical terms.
 All joking aside Big Boy" New Britain has liked you. When you were given the title of torpedoman, first class, the navy knew what 1t was doing, because you have proved to be first class in every respect.
 Maybe they'll send you back to sea again. Maybe you'll stay ashore. Wherever you are. you'll have the best wishes of New Britain right alongside.
 Goodbye. Big Boy" and good luck.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
TRACING DOWN GRAFT

Governor Smith of New York can not afford to permit the charges of S16,000,000 graft in Queens borough sewer construction work to go un- needed. The governors terms have been conspicuous by the singularly high-minded and honest efforts he has made on behalf of the Empire state: and Tammany Hall which once was q byword for sharp politi- cal practices, has come to mean lit lie more than q compact and sue cassful political organization,
 It is possible, however, for graft on small or large scale to per- colate into the constituent parts of an administration that encompasses SO many diverse sections of munici- pal government as in New York. If the sub organization operated by some borough president or political lactotum goes wrong and graft is charged 1t makes little difference If ' the goyernort Of the state has had no means Of knowing what has been transpiring. If he belongs to the same party he quite naturally re- ceives some of the onus in the minds of those belonging 10 the opposi- 1 ton party, and choice campaign ma | terial Is made thereof.
 Governor Smith knows this as well as anyone, and he is not going to allow any -lieutenants to get away with improper gains, nor per
 init his political opponents to obtain a sweet morsel of political capital thus easily. By ordering a thorough investigation of the sewer scandal charges he has indicated his inten- ton Of sitting the graft scandal to the bottom; and there can be little doubt that if justification for
 criminal action is found the gov
 ernor will not hesitate a moment to
 press the button that will set in mo- ton the wheels of justice.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
GERMAN TARIFF 0N
 AUTO PARTS RAISED
Action Brings Storm of Protest
 From Americans

Berlin, Dec. IT LP'-The new tariff increasing the duty Of automobile parts more than 100 per cent which was passed by the RciChstag yester- day, has drawn a flood of criticism from representatives of American motor firms operating in Germany who contend the action is q complete disavowal of assurances previously given them by the government.
 Under formcl classitications motor parts were admitted as constituent materials manufactured of iron and stcel,' on which they paid an aver age of F per cent ad valorem. Un- der the new ruling which classitics them as simply "automobile parts the tariff is advanced to an average of about 2S per cent.
 Neither Wood, Berlin manager of the General Motors corporation, told the Associated Press that all indi- cations pointed to a closing out of all American manufacturers of automo- bile parts in consequence of the new tax It was his opinion, he said, that German expectation of an i'm proved position for German makers as 9. result of the new tariff was bound to prove fallacious and in fact would hurt them as much as 1t would Americans.
 American firms have been prepar- cd 10 spend capital freely in Ger many 10 develop the auto parts trade and provide employment for many workers. Mr. Wood said, but if re- calculation of costs demonstrated | that the new duties placed them out of competition they obviously had no choice but to quit after liquidating the stocks now on hand. This step. Wood said. would unquestionably have q deplorahlc effect upon Ger many's economic position at the present juncture.
 Statistics available today indicated that in the first nine months of 1927 Germany imported $7,615 1000 worth Of American automobile parts com- pared to $926,000 during the same period last year. This years figures octablish Germany as the biggest buyer of American automobile parts in the world.
 1 Mr. Wood was joined in his criti- cism of the new tariff policy by ! George r. Bauer. director of the national automobile chamber of commerce, who declared the new tariff classification was most un- i fortunate and urged the German government to reconsider it's action.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
FORBES TESTIFIES
Colonel, Recently Released From Prison, Describes Narcotic Traffic Before Federal Grand Jury.

Kansas City, Kan. Dec. IT (CP)- Col. Charles k. Forbes, recently re- leased from the federal prison at Leavenworth Warden Thomas B. White of the penitentiary and H. s. Forrer, government narcotic agent, testified yesterday before a federal grand jury Investigating alleged nar- cotic traffic at the prison. Col. Forbes visited the jury room twice during the day. He refused to disclose the nature of his testi- mony.
 The investigation resulted from allegations made by Forbes in a newspaper article in which he de- clared prisoners at Leavenworth could obtain narcotics easily.
 Attorney General Sargent ordered Forbes be subpoenaed for the in- quiry. He had been released from the penitcntiary November 26. He had served 20 months for conviction of defrauding the government while he was director of the veterans bu- rCau.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
THE BRITISH CHURCH DEBATE

Debate in the House of Commons regarding the revised English church liturgy interests Americans prlmarl- ly from a historical standpoint, ana as renewed evidence that the unity of state and church in the British Empire remains a vital part of the governmental system. Religious lib srty there is, as in other lands; but the established church and the de tails of it's liturgy, stays put by the government itself.
 When one learns that men high in the realm of the land made speeches of such vehemenCe as to suggest the imminence of q govern mental crisis, one cannot help con- cluding that large section Of Brit lsh official opinion takes its religious customs seriously. The points dc bated were all of d more or less theological nature, but when they were brought before the House of Commons every commouer seemed aroused over the prospect of change And when the lust of debate died down q years of agitation and cf- fort by high rhurchmeu went for uanght.
 Perhaps everyone sympathizcd nlth the venerable Archbishop of Canterbury; even Sir William Joyn- son-Hicks Tory home secretary, and David George, former Liberal prime minister, donbtIoss felt bangs Of sympathy for the aged church. man, but the speakers shouted with passionate ,Ibrancy dat principle was at stake, hat the swut of Ol- lver Cromwell must he invoked to prevent the change iu tho prayer book. And thus under vote of two score majority amid shoutines and cheering, the nation ra.dus the book unaltcrod since 1tf2
 It would seem that question upon which so many polj'ico-statcs- men Of usually divergent views can unite is one Of prime importance, It is particularly interesting to Amori- cans, as a spectacle, because of the fact it is impossible of occurrence in America. Congress Of late years has been steadily increasing the topics for exercise of it's forensic prow- ,ss. ,hIying particularly into realms hitherto reserved to tho states; but rolir ln is not one of the topics. We lef inc churches themselves attend 10 the technic of their worship and liturgy. and we rather think that is the better method.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
VIVA WALSH!

Religious liberty is nothing more than Christianity. To be tolerant IS to hate no man"
 Senator David I. Walsh Of Mas. sachusctts need bow to no one when II is a matter of projecting trench, ant English. He is q hard man 10 beat in Massachusetts because the public likes what he stands for. likes his forccful methods of cx- pressing himself, and delights in his personality.
 The quotation above is one of his most recent declarations regarding liberty and tolerance. IL says much lu few words.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
25 Fears Ago Today

Because there was no coal in the bins, the pupils at the High school were dismissed this morning, but coal was located late in the fore noon and there was an afternoon session in the building.
 At the New Britain Business Col loge in Booths block, conducted by T. Clay CaVanaugh, Charles R. Baker, advertising manager of the Norwalk "Sentinel," delivered an in tercstng talk on modern advertis- ing last evening. The program was brought to a close by MT, Cavanaush. the president, who spoke of the advantages of a busi- ness education for young men and women. His remarks. were listened to with marked attention by all present.
 Clan Douglas voted last night to celebrate Hog -ncy.' Officers were elected: Chief John Young, financial secretary, Alien Ptolomcy; seneschal, Alexander Gordon; trus- i''S, " lllit3lll sDdlNtf COiI, tAlliltN Robb, and Alexander Gordon. | Grariasi riccvcto il combocimcnto di Natali at Herman Salstrum's, A { Church street
 The men who will compose Co., |, gathered in the Calumet building on Church street last evening and en- | ioyed a smoker. Several outside military men were present. Captain ". W. Bullcn secured several re- i cruits during the evening.
 By all accounts the harbers had 2 high old time during the night at their annual meeting. A mock trial was held with Gactano Der tini of Berlin as tho prisoner. Joseph Spcrlango was judge. Thomas Murtha high sheriff and C, K. Wahronbcrgcr prosecutor, Marion Hofkowsli was dcflnsc lawyer. The i prisoner was discharged at 1 o'clock but his ropes were not removed until some time afterwards. The election resulted as follows; presi- dent, Thomas Murtha:; vice presi- dent, George K. WahrcnberEer; secretary Marion IIofkowski; treas urer, Rocco Alioto; recording sec retary C. F. Louehlan; guide, Guy Bortini; guard, Joe snorf7ngo. | Ferdinand Council, K. of C elected Frank McDonnugh treasurer | last night. James NJ. Gaffney i. the new treasurer Of Court Progress r. of A.. and A. l.. Thomson o' New Britain Council, o. (. A. NJ ! Sick Benefit society.