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, 1927-12-14
PARKS GIVEN
PROMOTION In BANK
WORK in CALF CAL EFE00RNIA

Chas. Parks. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. G. Parks, Jr., writes his parents
that he has been assigned to the
Menlo Park bank. branch of the
American Trust Company of San
Francisco. as manager. and will
take over his new post in the near
future.
Since going to the coast last fall
and becoming Identified with the
American Trust Company, probably
n OF the largest banking firms of
the western coast, Mr.. Parks has
been teller of the company's bank
at Palo Alto, California, and that
the new assignment, which no
doubt comes in the nature of a
promotion, has been given to the
Cody young man, is very gratifying
to both his relatives and friends in
Cody.
, 1927-12-14
LIONS ENTERTAIN BOYS
OF FOOTBALL SQUAD

The Cody Lions club has as its
guests on Thursday evening of last
week about fifteen of the letter
men of the Cody high school foot
ball squad and their two coaches,
Paul R. Sweitzer and Alan Hamp-
shire. The Football boys have
done unusually we'll in their con-
ference games this season and it
was a pleasure for the Lions to
recognize their high type of sports
manship and to commend them for
the fine manner in which they
are conducting themselves in both
their school work and school ath-
letics.
Rev. Sheffield. of Casper. was
also a guest of the club and made
short but inspiring talk to those
present. Rev. Sheffield is an I'M
usually fine and ready speaker.
, 1927-12-14
WILL LIFT BAN ON
COUNTY QUARANTINE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

County Health Officer F. A. Mills
of Powell issues a notice this week
that the quarantine regulations
made in view of the spinal mening-
tits epidemic prevalent In the low
err Basin, would be lifted in Park
county on Monday, December 10th,
providing no new cases of the dis
ease made appearance within that
period.
The action taken by the county
board, although causing some in
convenience and expense to those
having advertised and arranged for
public gatherings, vas taken in
the best. interest of safety to the
residents of the county, and the
quarantine will only be maintained
as long as the necessity seems APP
parent.
, 1927-12-14
COMES INTO
BASIN FROM TURKEYS

1t is estimated that the holiday
turkey shipment from the Big Horn
Basin Of Wyoming will amount to
more than $112,714 this year. in
as-much as this figure alone was
received from Swift & Company.
of Chicago. for the shipments of
the Big Horn Marketing associa-
ton. Although Swift and Co., were
easily the largest buyers in the
basin, many turkeys were sold for
local consumption and other small
er shipments should easily bring
the total figure to near $125.O00.
Cody turkey shipment went over
the $4,000 mark, and Powell ship
ped almost three times as many
birds from that point. The low
temperatures had n decided effect
make the last shipment much larg-
than 1t has been In former years
in curtailing shipping, and will
, 1927-12-14
CODY MUSEUM WILL
GET OAKLEY COLLECTION

Mrs. Mary Jester Allen is in
receipt OF a wire today from the
noted actor. Fred Stone. apprisipg
her that the AAnne Oakley collection
of guns and other trophies of the
western frontier will be sent to the
Buffalo Bill museum as soon as
shipment can be arranged. This is
a collection which the Museum
board is more than pleased to re-
ceive and is one of the most valu-
able gun displays in existence.
Anne Oakley who died less than
a year ago. travelled with the Buff
falo Bill show for many years and
was a true friend of the late scout.
In her collection she has many
souvenirs given to her by Col. Cody
and acquired by her during her
trips over the entire world with the
great show.
, 1927-12-14
RANCH BOYS
LEAVE FOR VACATION

The boys from the Valley Ranch
school at Valley. Wyoming. arrived
in Cody Tuesday morning, and left
that day for their homes in the
east. The boys win be away until
about the middle of January.
The students travel local to Bill
lings, at which point they will be
placed in a special Pullman which
will go directly through as far as
Chicago, from which point the party
will probably. separate to differ
ent sections of the east.
Tuesday morning was a busy
one at the Shoshone National bank
with Clayton Brady, secretary of
the Valley Ranch behind the cage
acting as paying teller, giving the
boys their travelling expenses and
spending money for the Christmas
holidays.
, 1927-12-14
$4,000 TO Be SPENT
CODY ROAD NEXT YEAR
Highway Department Announces
Major Road Projects for 1928
Cody Road and Hoback Cam
o Eoute Slated for
Improvement

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, 1927-12-14
HORSE ROUNDUP FINISHED
SALE TO Be DECEMBER 20

Park county's first official horse
roundup was finished last week with
gathering In of from five to six
hundred head Of horses on the open
range between the Shoshone and
Greybull rivers in this county. M.
II. Wright had been appointed
roundup foreman and was assisted
oy Walter Bates. Bill Pawley and
Dale McNevens. and many other
riders on the range.
Although the original gathering
OF horses was large. there will
probably be less than two hundred
ior sale by the time the day of
me sale arrives. Owners are APP
bearing and claiming their stock
paying the tax demanded and $500
per head as roundup expense
The sale is being advertised in
me Enterprise according to statutes
ano VIII be held at the Burlington
s.ockyards In Cody on Thursday,
december goth. beginning at ten
o'clock At that time the stock
may be looked over, and the last
opportunity given for claiming
"NoSh.
, 1927-12-14
CODY STORES KEEPING
WATCH ON SHOPLIFTERS

The manager of one of the Cody
stores, this morning, in discussing
the problem which stores are up
against in showing goods, states
that shopiifting has been practiced
quite commonly in some of the
stores at this holiday season, and
many small losses have been suf-
fered from goods which is display
ed on the counters. He said that
the store was taking unusual
methods in protecting the stocks.
at this time. and hat arrests were
most sure to follow should the
practice be continued.
, 1927-12-14
DARIUS CHAPTER ELECTS
AND INSTALLS OFFICERS

At a regular meeting of Darius
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, held
at the Temple Tuesday evening,
officers were elected and installed
for the following year as follows:
william Murray, H. p; Roy Holm,
X; Leslie Lawson, s: G. A. Marston
secretary; s. G. Parks, Jr., treas;
r. v. Robertson. C. of II; Harry
Huyck, p. S; Raymond Larson, r..
A. c.; and r.. w. Allen, #. F..
MCGEE and Rev. G. q, Pitts, mas
ters Of the wells. j. M. Schwoob
was Installed as sentry.
After the chapter meeting a light
lunch was served to those present.
, 1927-12-14
''Roughing It"

Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Hall bucked
the elements again on Tuesday
bringing in the Wapiti raail and
passengers, over a drifted highway
that had to be shoveled at different
snow-packed turns. 1t required ~
hours TO negotiate the four miles
between the Circle II ranch and
highway, four gallons of gas
the mile. During the year the
Halls have had the mail contract.
not one mail has been missed to
and from the Wapiti p. o.
, 1927-12-14
STAMPEDE BALL CALLED
OFF DUE 10 QUARANTINE

The Cody Stampede Ball which
was to have been held on Friday
evening OF last week did not hap
pen. 1t wasn't because none came
o because anyone had n OBJ
lection TO its being held, In fact,
much to the contrary, many people
from the outside were here for the
occasion and were very much disap-
pointed that the dance had to be
postponed.
In view of thee spinal meningitis
epidemic, which has been prevalent
at Lowell, and with a case at Cow
icy and another one at Beaver.
the health authorities of Park
county did not deem 1t advisable
that the Stampede Ball. which
draws its crowd from all over the
Big Horn Basin be held at this
time. and County Health Officer
F "A. Mills. OF Powell. SO informed
the Stampede board with the re-
suit hat the event was postponed.
This action was taken at n con-
siderable financial loss to the
Stampede association which has
probably spent In the neighbour
hood of 800 in advertising the
dance. However the annual stam-
pede dance will be held. possibly
In January, and when the date
has been set, everyone is urged to
plan to attend.
, 1927-12-14
MASONIC SPECIAL MEETING

Shoshone Lodge. A. F.. G A. NJ.
will hold installation on Thursday
evening at the Temple, at which
time the officers-elect for the en-
suing year will be placed in office.
Following the lodge meeting re-
freshments and a social evening
will be enjoyed in honor of Hon.
j. NJ. Schwoob and z. V. Robert
son, who have but recently return
ed from Washington d. G. where
they received honorary degrees of
Masonry.
, 1927-12-14
NEFF MAY BUY G

A deal has been In the making
during the past week whereby
John Neff would take over The Rex,
Ernest Ricci's card and billiard
room. and It Is possible that be-
fore the day is over the deal VIII
be closed. Mr. Ricci's health Is
not the best and he plans to take
a much needed rest.
, 1927-12-14
oRsEs BREAK IN ZOE

Carl Thomson lost 21 head OF
horses last week when they walked
out on the ice and broke into
Beck lake. drowning. The animals
were well out into the lake before
the ice broke, and made 1t very
difficult to get their bodies from
the water.
Workmen were busy all day Sun
day cutting the Ice away and drag
ging the horses from the lake.
, 1927-12-14

Pauline Cullen, eldest daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Cullen is
most seriously Ill at the Powell
hospital, and little hope is enter
tanned for her recovery. She suf-
fsred an attack of appendicitis on
Sunday and the appendix broke be-
fore the operation.
, 1927-12-14

Red Powell is holidaxing in town.
after a season of coyote trapping
on Elk ForE. This is elk head
quarters, but the deep SHOWS are
sending them further down the
valley.
, 1927-12-14
R r AT billings

press dispatch in the Billings
naAette tells OF the wedding there
me first of the week OF Frank r.
nayer and Miss Rachael Went
oren' both Of Meeteetse.
, 1927-12-14

Mrs. J. Y. Smith returned today
from Clyde Park. Montana, where
she has been visiting with her
daughter. Mrs. Otis Wheeler. She
will be with her daughter, Mrs.
Chas. Prante.
, 1927-12-14

Mrs. s. r. Kaufman is in frens
the Double L Bar ranch today.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
ELM NOTES

ELM, Jan. 90. - Mrs. Harriet
Plant motored to San Diego Friday
to spend the weekend. Her sister
Mrs. Aletha Hardy, accompanied
her and will remain in San Diego.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank Boone and
family were dinner guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. o. A. Kirk Sunday.
Louise Brown Of Santa Ana re-
turned to her home after few
days visit with her father, Harry
VI. Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Boone were
Imperial Visitors Monday.
Elm indoor ball team played the
Silsbce team at the Elm school
score grounds Friday. The score
was 9 TO "a, in favor Of Elm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knox and family
were dinner guests Sunday OF FL
Zetta Grayson Of III Centre.
Mrs. Charles Donahue recently re
turned from a visit with relatives al
Ventura. Her son, Henry Donahue
accompanied her home for fe"
weeks visit.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
NIcCABE

McCABE, Jan. 20.-Thc home dc
partment meeting was well attended
Friday. There were 10 present.
Mrs. A. Sunstrum of Los Angeles
Charles Oden of Pasadena, and Mr.
and Mrs. Zimmerman of San Gabriel
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. +. Sunstrum.
Twenty-threc friends and neigh
bcrs attended the lecture ut the
home Of Mrs. J. w. Wilson Tuesda!
evening.
Mrs. Elmer FORESTER attended the
Easter. Star luncheon at lmPcrla
Wednesday.
Little Virginia He'll has been il
for several days with c"!d.
The McCabc school faculty spent
the week end III San Diego.
The assembly program will be
given bv the 7th and 9Th grades this
Friday.
The home department member.
will entertain their husbands at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. X. .. Clark
Friday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
CHAMBER URGES
ADVERTISING OF
IMPERIAL VALLEY

One of the largest gatherings ever
attending the weekly luncheon meet
ing of the Fl Centre chamber of
commerce turned out yesterday at
the Barbara Worth Hotel. An inter
esting discussion on community ad-
vcrtising was held and an address
on the same subject was given By
George Pcpperdine, president of the
Western Auto Supply company. of
Los Angeles, President ". v. Ne,
Eucn presided at the meeting.
The discussion WAS opened by Leo
Hetzel, chairman If the publicity
committee. He presented several
magazines and papers in illustration
of the free and unsolicited advcrtis-
ing being given Imperial Valley at
plesent. He declared that in his
belief fhe residents Of Fl Centre and
the valley should contrivc to carry
on this work along larger scale.
Several other members gave short
talks in which they expressed their
ideas on the subject. All agreed
that increased publicity would be
beneficial and should be backed by
the chamber
W. y. Tondro suggested that an
advertising club similar TO that sup
ported in san Diego should be or
canizod in the valley.
Joe Foss declared that every cf-
fort should be made by the chamber
to sell the valley to the people here
and they in turn to their friends.
lie pointed out that the majority of
those coming to the valley had been
drawn here by the explanation of
the many opportunities offered by
friends in the valley.
President Pepperdinc then gave
an Interesting talk on advertising
and its value TO the valley. He also
said that advertising of the valley
should be increased by the people
here and suggested that upto'thc.
minute data on the valley should
be mailed out through some such or
Canization as was under discussion.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
REAMS CHOSEN
CHIEF OF CITY
fire FIGHT ERS
Succeeds Ferguson Who
Resigned Office on
January |.

Lee Thomas Reams has been APP
pointed chief of the FL Centre fire
department. The appointment was
made last night by the members
Of tie common council after the res
ignation rendered by Charles Fergu-
son former chief, was accepted, c.
{. Ferguson was named to succeed
Chief ReamS as assistant chief and
ID. l. Young was named as second
assistant chief. The former CHER
has been made president of the vol
untecr tlrcmcn.
Chief Rcams has been acting N
the capacity of chief since January
/, but the official appointment was
withheld pending action of the coun-
ell on the resignation of Chief Fer
guson. The latter withdrew from
active service at that time.
In rendering his resignation to the
council the FORMER chief declared
that his duties in carrying on his
electrical business required his undi-
vidcd attention and that he there
fore considered it advisable to with
draw from office. The mayor and
the councilmen expressed regret at
losing his services us chief and COM
mended him Tor the excellent record
which he has made during eight
years as leader of the city fire
fighting force.
The officials believe that Chief
Rcams is well fitted to assume his
new responsibilities. He has been
associated with the fire department
for the last thirteen years, joining
the department as a volunteer IN
1914. Later he was made a member
Of the paid force. He has served
in various capacities including fore
man, as second assistant to the chief
and us assistant chief.
1t was intimated that plans are
being considered to increase the
present force of paid firemen.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
MELOLAND NEWS
(By Press Staff Correspondent

MELOLAND, Jan. 2O.-Mrs. w
G. Herdman entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. w. d. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Farley and Mrs. Bush at
dinner recently.
The Mcloland Farm Center meet.
ing was held last Friday evening ut
the schoolhouse, with Il good mum,
Der in attendance. An interesting
program of speeches and entertain
mcnt was presented, with refresh
ments and social hour following.
Election of officers for the com
ing year took place. G. c. Richards
WAS elected president, A. L. KEEL.
logg, vice president and Mrs. Arthur
Farley was reelected secretary.
Mrs. Richard Merrill was sud
denly called away to the bedside of
her mother in San Bernardino about
4 week ago. She has not found it
advisable to return vet.
Mrs. Jessie McCargar of Holly
wood, is a house guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Scott, where
she has been for the last week.
II. A. Brown of Orange has been
visiting for several days at the
home of his sister-in law, Mrs. Haz-
ell Summers.
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Hayekorst,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lindsey and
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
INSTALLATION OF
BRAWLEY REBEKAHS
IS WELL ATTENDED

Before a large audience, officers
of the Oasis Rebckah Lodge No. SIS
and /. o. o. T. of Brawlev were
formally installed in that city last
night. w. A. Mccain of Holtvillc,
.leputy grand master and Elizabeth
Ninslow of Ell Centre, district dep
ity president, acted as installation
Ulcers, assisted by officers from
arbara Worth Rebekah lodge No.
) Of Ell Centre.
tustav Benson and May Adams
,e installed as noble grands of
Brawley l. o. o. F. and Rebek-
respectively.
.ssisting in the installation were
ora Strange, grand marshal;
ggie Bradley, warden; May
it'll, secretary; Gertrude Sofas,
asurer; Dorothy Trednick, chap
"A, from Ell Centre lodge.
Refreshments were served follow
ing the installation and dancing
Completed the successful evening.
Members Of the FL Centre lodge
motoring up for the event were Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Order, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Ingram, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. P. Evans, Mrs. Maggie Bradley,
Miss Elnora Strange, Mrs. Dorothy
Trednick, Mrs. Hazel Quincy, Mrs.
Margaret Moran, Miss Elizabeth
Hockensmith, Mrs. Carrie Dowd,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
PLANS MADE FOR
VISIT OF GRAND
MATRON OF o. E. S

Plans for the official visit of Ha-
vael Marsh Piper, grand matron OF
the Eastern Star, were made at 4
luncheon given by Mrs. Gertrude
Maitland, worthy matron of Signal
Chapter, o. E. S. No. 276 at her
home here yesterday.
Matrons of the Eastern Star chap
tiers throughout the valley and Mrs.
Anna L. Hartman, deputy district
grand matron, were guests.
Yellow rose buds and other flow
ers carried out lovely color
scheme Of yellow and Nile green
used in the decorations for the
luncheon. Covers were laid for Mrs.
Hartman and Mrs. MoZelle Anderson
Of CalexicO. Mrs. Hattie West, Draw
ley. Mrs. Helen Miles, Imperial, Mrs.
Clara Taylor, Holtville and the
hostess
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
Farm, Home Department
Meeting At Eastside-
Sunset Well Attended

With 26 women present, the East
SIDE Sunset Farm Home Department
held a successful all day meeting at
the Friends church Tuesday. " Meat
Cookery was the subject stud
led under the direction OF Miss Or
pha \. Miller, who also spoke on
The protein allowance for each mem
her of the family for day. Sev-
eral meat dishes We're made, and
formed tho basis Of a luncheon serv-
~ at noon.
Mrs. a. {. Ferguson was appoint
cd by the club as their applied color
demonstration. Color problem work
will be included in the course of
study of the Farm HON. Dcpa /
nient in the near future.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
HEBER

by Press staff Correspondent
HEBER, Jan. 20. - FariOn New
ton and Harvey Daniels Of Weslacc,
Texas, business friends of Il. Il.
Foarrurp, have stopped in Hcber,
while cnroutc for Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Gavin enter
tanned last night in honor Of Miss
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Thompson, Miss Gladys Wyldc-
Brown, and Miss Gencvieve Phillips.
Mrs. T. ". Fishburn and Mrs.
Vera Foss entertained in honor of
Miss Genevievc Phillips Covers
were laid for Miss Gladys Wylde-
Brown, Miss Genevieve Phillips, Nj.
Harold Potts and the hostcsscs.
The second community prayer
meeting was held at the home of
Mrs. Ben Tozer, on Tuesday, at
: ,. N.
Neil Gavin returned yesterday
from San Diego
Mrs. Z. \. Skcats and children
are visiting in San Diego.
\ special board meeting Of the
Hcbcr school board was held in the
postoificc, on Monday night. \
motion WAS made 10 call mass
meeting Of the property owners 10
decide a question about the Hcbci
building
The meeting 70 be held in the He
Der school on January %, from .
TO , p. m.
Temporary sessions Of the schools
are being held in the parsonage, un-
Ill the repairs are completed on the
school house
Nh Skinner Of the county super
iutcudent Is office, aud the inspcc-
tor, who inspected the CaIexico
school buildings inspected the He
Lnr schnnl huildinr vestrrhaN.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
TO HOLD MEETING
MONDAY TO PLAN
COMMUNITY WORK

Formation of federation of mis-
sionary societies of this city will be
discussed at meeting of presidents
and representatives of the various
missionary societies and pastors Of
the different churches on Monday
morning at the State Street Chris
tion church.
According to Rev. William Chcv,
erton, secretary of the FL Centre
Ministerial Association, the associ-
alton is interested in sponsoring
some united community work along
missionary lines. Mondays meet
ing is being called to arrange open
ing activities.
The first major objective of the
federation will probably be to ar
range for the holding of an annual
community school of missions. The
opening of such school may per
haps be held in March, with SEES
sions once a week for a period of
from four to six weeks. The gencr.
al plan calls for the selection of a
leader to act as dean of the school
and teachers for classes of variois
ages. Work among Latin-Amcri.
cans in California, or some similar
subject of interest here will be sci
entifically studied.
Miss Sarah Reed. representative
Of the Council of Women for Home
Missions, an undcnominational or
ganization, has been made a mem
Der of the Ell Centre Ministerial As
ISOLATION, and will be among the
speakers Monday.
Community welfare work of some
sort will be the outgrowth of the
federation S formation, the Minis
refial Association hopes.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
Many Tickets Being
Sold For Business
W0Men'S Club Dance

Tickets are selling well for the
Business and Professional Women S
Club dance, to be held on February
4, according to Miss Flora Taylor,
chairman of general arrangements
for the affair.
While all members of the club
have tickets for sale and general
campaign is being conducted, any
Ell Centrans who wish to purchase
tickets may do so from any of the
following committee members; Miss
Flora Taylor, Mrs. Winifred Me,
Ivor, Miss Ruth Marable, Mrs. Jan
ct Bradley and Miss Dorothy Stan
ford.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
Informal Tea GiUeR
By Mrs. Ingram For
the Rebekdh Officers

Mrs. ". c. Ingram Of 633 Holt
avenue, entertained AT an informal
tea yesterday afternoon in honor Of
Mrs. Jessie Grider, out going noble
grand of the Barbara Worth Rebck-
chs and Mrs. Mamie Evans, in-com-
ing vice grand.
The afternoon was spent with
fancy work. after which elaborate
refreshments were served by the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. ). \. Me
Dtrmott.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
Poultry Costs to
Be Recorded

Scientific information ON the cost
and profit of poultry raising in I'M
perial valley, based ON actual fig
urcs will be available at the close
Of 1927. twenty-five poultrymcn,
cooperating with the Agricultural
Extension Service, opened uniform
account system Jan. l and will con
tinuc their record throughout the
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

Mrs. Susan Meadows, Mrs. Sarah
Coleman, Mrs. Gertrude Sofas, Miss
Bernicc Strange, Allan Wilson, Os-
car Riley, Ed Royce and Joe Hume.
FL Centre lodge members are re
minded that installation Of newly
elected Officers will be held at the
regular lodge meeting tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-20

year.
The University of California sys-
tenn of cost accounting is being
used. Poultrymen from Weist to
the Mount Signal district are enroll
ed in the plan, according to d. E.
Creighton, assistant farm advisor
and poultry specialist of the extern
sion service.
BY comparison of the different
records and the conditions under
which they were made, valuable
data which will be of decided bcnc-
fit to the poultry industry of the
valley will be obtained.
Money to Loan on Automobiles.
Sterling Securities &c. Inc. Fred r.
Cross, Mgr. OGO Main st. adv