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Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
Maurice Costello
Seeks Divorce

LOS ANGELES, Sept. S. Maur.
ice Costello, one time matinee idol
of the films, will 60 into court here
today seeking n divorce on the
grounds Of mental cruelty.
Costello, who is still engaged III
motion picture work, charged in \
complaint, that his wife caused him
mental anguish by speaking dis
respectfully of him before their two
daughters.
Mrs. Costello refused to discuss
the ease and it is not known whether
she will contest the suit.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
SPORT NEWS SECTION
So. California
Sporting Briefs
ny United Press Leased wire

Los ANGELES, Sept. S.-Georgc
Godfrey, the "Black Shadow Of
Leipcrville y meets Henry Van
Patten, Dutch heavyweight, in the
10 round main event here tonight,
and Immediately aftcrward boards
a transcontinental train for the east
to face Monte Mum, Nebraskan, at
Ebbetts Field, Brooklyn, on Sept. II.
Godfrey is a top heavyweight fav-
oIite over the IIollandcr, although
Van Patten s record includes victor
les over Arthur Dekuh, Jack Stone
and other ranking hcavyweights.
The Godfrcy-Nan Patten bout Will
lc supported by an all heavyweight
card.
Walter Hoffman meets Gene Baker
in the semi-windup, and Leroy Bak-
cr tanglcs with Joe Clarl; in the
special event.
Two four FOUNDERS complete the
card.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

WILMINGTON, Calf, Sept. s.
Eov Moore, Long Beach battler VINO
recently annexed the middle, light
heavy and heavyweight titles Of the
antipodcs, dropped the decision to
Mike Hector, former navy middle
weight champion, in a 10 round bout
here last night.
Hector was down for no count
in the first round, hut came back
strong and outpunchcd Moore in
the later rounds.
Ringsiders credited Hector with
four rounds, Moore three and three
even.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
Baseball Standings
NATIONAL LEAEUE

Yesterdays Results
st. Louis Ga, Chicago %.
Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh ;.
Philadelphia 81, Brooklyn 30.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

Twcnty-eiglrt farmers of Columbia
County, Washington, have formed a
pool of $4,000 bushels of Ridit
wheat, The county has 100000
hnShclS.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
COAST LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Sacramento 7, Hollywood 6.
San Francisco 10, Missions 3.
Oakland 7, Seattle 6.
Sacramento Q, Portland ;.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

W. W. Stewart, Graham, Washing
ton, has purebrcd Holstcin COW
that bore seven hcifcr calves in five
years and six months.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

OCEAN PARK, Calf, Sept. s.
Goldie Hess, lightweight, defeated
Ralph Lincoln in the six round main
event here last night. Scotty Inkstcr
and Joe Arcinicga, fcathcrwcights,
fought six rounds to a draw in the
scmi-windup.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

A reservoir will be constructed on
the Santa Ynez river to irrigato 80,
GOO acres in Santa Barbara county.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
New York -, Boston 10.
Only games scheduled.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
WATCHING THE
SC0REB0ARD
Hy United Ercss Leased Wire

ny United Fress Leased Wire
Only Chicago and ST, Louis Of
the National league pcnnant CON
tenders were scheduled to play to-
day and the position of the clubs
cannot be changed by the single
game.
The standings:
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

FOR SALE--Two used, Best trac
tors, discs, floats, plows, planters,
cultivators, wagons and all gene
raj farm implements. Also horses,
mules and harness. Inquire Ala
mo Packing Co., Heber, Friday 4
Saturday. ST.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
Livestock.

WANTED-To buy from to Il
cows. Must be fresh or springers
priced right. Inquire Arrowhead
Creamery. 6tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

FOUND-l3 mares and mules. Own
er may have same by identifying,
paying for damages and advertise
mcnts. Phone FL Centre 10, or Ad-
dress Box 904. StJ
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
Help Wanted


GIRL-Under IS, who is not at
tending school, for tray service.
r. and w. Root Beer Stand, s26
Main Street. 7t2
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
SPECIALS
Wanted to Buy

WANTED-To buy. zoo sacks feed
barley. Phil Metz. Box So, Heber.
Cts
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

FOR RENT-Slecping porch. 51l
Olive. St6
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

FOR RENT-FurniShcd 5 room
house. Inquire 571 Olive. St6
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
Special Notices

ROOMS-Country Club Iun-Com
Portable and convenient. Sixth s
Holt. 25t2t
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

FOR REN Newly furnished three
room houses, gas ranges, hot wat
err. shade and nice lawn. Inquire
7S3 Park. 17tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

WANTED-Man with car to repre-
sent to Fuller Brush Company
in local territory. References re
quircd. For interview write Full
Ter Brush Company, 30t Common
wealth Bldg. Gan Diego. St3
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08
WANT AID SECTION
For Sale-Real Estate

FOR SALE-Or rent, 7 room fur
nished house. Phone 391. 2tf.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

ROOMS and apartments. Hollywood
Hotel. 2tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

WE ARE authorized General Elec-
trio agents and carry Il h. p,
Il h. p. and II h. p. motors III
stock. Wilson Machine Shop.
Phone 40J. Stf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

NOW is the time to rent house.
W. I. Stone has furnished and un-
furnished, $50 and $35. Inquire
So Euclid Ave. Phone 3Sl.
Stf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

WANTED-Livclv young woman,
with car. for Muntean Real Es-
tate office. Stt
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

WILL Be BACK about August 30.
Hartlell, the Roofer. soft
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-08

FOR SALE-$2, $50. Six room, new
house. Small payment down, rest
like rent. W. /. Stone. S22 Euclid
Ave. Stf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Herfurth
Have Golden Wedding Day

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Herfurth enter
tanned Monday evening in their home
on King street, Alexandria. the oc.
casion being in celebration of their
golden wedding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herfurth entered their
spacious drawing room to the strains
OF Lohengrin's wedding March"
played by Mrs. Christiana Palmer of
Washington, d. c., who also played
this march at their wedding so years
ago. They were followed by Mrs.
Anna NJ. Appich. sister OF Mrs. Her
furth. and Mrs. Elizabeth Dietrich
twhO were bridesmaids at their we'd
ding), and the children of the couple
The bridal party stood before an
altar of white with palms and yellow
and gold color flowers on both sides,
where a special ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Carl j. Goette of
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, assisted
by Rev. Frederick J. Wenchel of
Washington. ID. C.. The ceremony
in his address paid high tribute to the
faithful couple, commencing them for
their devout Christian lives, which, he
said, has been splendid example to
their children. He recalled to their
memories the scene of their wedding
day.
After the impressive ceremony was
concluded, Mr.. Talbert Haslett sang
Long, Long Ago" Sweetest Story
Ever Told" and "Silver Threads
Among the Gold" Mr.. Leslie Rider
PLAYED violin selections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

The guests. members of the family
and those who were present at the
wedding SO years ago, were ushered
into the dining room. where huge
table was beautifully decorated in gold
and white. The wedding cake. which
was artistically decorated with gold
hearts, bearing the initials of the
couple and the years 1877 and 1927.
was cut by Mrs. Herfurth The color
scheme was effectively carried out.
Rev. Mr.. Wenchel offered the invoca-
ton and several speeches were made.
Mr. and Mrs. Herfurth were mar
ried in Emmanuel Lutheran Church
in Alexandria September IS, 1877, and
are two of Alexandria, most esteem
ed citizens. Mrs. Herfurth was Miss
Martha r. Steuernagel.
Mr. Henry German of Seattle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Big List of Weddings Ahead
Thrills New York Social Set
Many Prominent Nuptial Events Scheduled for
October-Women Arts and Industries
Exposition Challenges Interest.

: Harold w. Baker of Boston. The
| Misses Kathleen and PHYLLIS Baker
| have made their home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bull for the last IL wears. Miss
Kathleen Baker was 4 debutante two
seasons ago, and Miss Phyllis made
her deiait last Winter 4. dinner
dance Al the Park Lana. together with
Miss Lily Cushing.
Miss Phyllis Baker was educated at
! the Brearley School here and the
Fermata School at Aiken and then
spent a year travelling in France and
Italy. The past Summer @nc has
been at Newport with Mr.. and Ms.
Bull and is now at their country
home at Islip.
Mr.. Potter is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E;liphalet Mott Potter of this city
and Mount kisco.
Mrs. Cornelius M. Garrison of III
East Seventy first street has an
nounced the engagement of her daugE
ter, Miss Angelina Harrison, to Joseph
Earl Sheffield, SON of Mrs. Tracy
Farnam of New London, Conn. anC
the late George Sheffield. Miss CARR
son is a niece of Col. Robert NJ
Thompson and sister of Mrs. Fred
eric Winthrop Nelson, wife of Lieut.
Nelson, u. S. n.
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Tingue OF
755 Park avenue have announced the
engagement of their daughter, Miss
Lillian Tingue, to Lawrence Wood
ward Corbett, son Sof Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Newton Corbett of London
England.
Miss Tingue was introduced to so
ciety in New York two years ago
She attended Miss Porter's School in
Pennington and also the Bennett
School in NTillbrook. n. Y. She is a
member of the Junior League.
Mr.. Corbett attended Harrow in
England.
A luncheon for prominent women
will feature the Exposition of WON.
ems Arts and Industries, which opens
next Tuesday at the Hotel Astor
Mrs. Oliver Hartman, who is chair.
man of the exposition, will introduce
the chairman of the luncheon, Mrs.
Walter S. Comfy, former State presi.
dent, who will represent the New
York Federation of Women's Clubs
On the list of speakers are Mrs. Car.
rie Chapman Gait, Mrs. Anna Stees5
Richardson and Miss Lena Medasin
Phillips.
Among those on the program for
the opening night are Mrs. Herbert
Hoover and Miss Eva LIE Galliene.
X X X
Much interest has been evinced by
the colonists along the North Shore
| of Long Island in the internationa
yacht races. There has been an un
usual amount of entertaining in con
nectlon with these contests. One OF
the outstanding events was the din
| ner given recently at the Seawanhaka
yachtsmen.
1t has been announced that Miss
Alice de Forest. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry de Forest of Nethermuir
Cold. Spring Harbor. will make her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

debut at dance to be given at
Sherry's December IS.
An unusual feature Of the social
calendar this year is the announced
intentions of so many prominent folk
TO remain at Newport until the late
Fall. Princess Miguel de Rraganza
will stay until October 20, Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses Taylor until late this
month. and Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Quentin Jones plan to go direct to
Palm Beach from Newport. Others
who are not expected in New York
before the approach of November are
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Suffern Taller, Mrs
J. Larens Van Allen, Mrs. Elisha Dyer
Miss Julia Berwind and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Fitzhugh Whitehouse.
Mrs. George ID. Widener and daugh-
ter. Miss Diana Dodge, will sail for
Europe October 8 on the Olympic
Mrs. Widener will return after a
short stay in France, and Miss Dodge
will remain in Paris for the Winter
to study.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

NEW YORK, October 1.-Although
June has been the accredited month
for brides. it seems al though October
will almost attain first place as a
wedding month this year. There are
a number of prominent bridal cefe-
monies listed here before the month
closes, and the festivities which VIII
attend them offer nearly rs wide a
range of social activities rs the crowd
ed days of Winter.
Today Miss Edith Hyde Colby,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Colby of this city and Llewellyn Park.
West Orange. was married to Henry
Longfellow de Rahm. The bride
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
de Rahm of New York and Edgarton,
Mass. The ceremony was a brilliant
affair and was attended by number
Of we'll known folk
Miss Colby had her sister, Miss
Anne Colby. as maid of honor. and
Mrs. Harris Fshnestock, jr., as ma
tron of honor. Among the brides
maids were Miss Eleanor Barry. Miss
Katherine Garrison, Miss Edith Wood
ward. Miss Marion Gray and Miss
Sylvia Brewster. Steven Whitney de
Rahm, cousin of the bridegroom, was
best man.
Six hundred and fifty invitations
have been issued for the wedding
of Miss Edith May Pratt, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Henry
Pratt of Gramatan Court, Mount
Vernon. on Wednesday. She is to
be the bride of James n. Brand, Jr.,
Of Wilmington, n. c. Miss Pratt Is
A granddaughter of the late Gen.
John c. German of Raleigh. n. c:
Arrangements have been completed
for the marriage Of Miss Betty Pate
to Robert Davis Siering next Satur-
dav. Miss Pate is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter l.. Pate or Lat
tingtown, Locust Valley, l.. l. She
also is a granddaughter OF the iate
William C. Pate. one of the early mem
hers of the Piping Rock colony. The
ceremony will be performed at Sherrys
bv Rev. Charles w. Hinton, rector
of the Episcopal Church of st. John S
of Lattingtown.
Miss Pate will have as matron of
honor Mrs. Donald Russell OF Larch
mont, and the bridesmaids will be
Miss Barbara Bailey and Miss Mar
iorie Pate of Locust Valley, Miss
Alice Stringham of this city, Miss
Margaret PETER of Youngstown, Ohio;
Miss Alice Siering, of Pelham. N. Y,
and Mrs. S. r. Estey, of Brooklyn.
* X X II
The Fall season. although still
young, has been marked by several
important engagements. The list will
be greatly augmented before the
Winter season gets under way.
One of the most interesting Of the
recent betrothals was contained in the
announcement by Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Worthington Bull of III East
Sixty-second street that Miss Phyllis
Baker is to be married to Eliphalet
Mott Potter, jr.
Miss Baker is a niece of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bull, her mother being the
former Miss Carolyn Livingston. who
resides abroad. and her father Or.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Fur Trimming Paris Fad.
rrespondence Of the Associated Press

Correspondence of the Associated Press
metal cloths and satin bordered wit h
fur are being designed for dav.bed
covers or bOudoir shaWls.
One Rue de Ia Paix shop has a num-
Der of the shawls bordered with
ermine and dyed fox. The price of
these articles de luxe is shock even
TO the hasa Shnrnnr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
So There +.

From the Boston Transcript.
Teller cannot cash this check.
madam. unless / know who YOU are.
She (haughtily)-Sir | wouldn't
accept the money. anyway, from a
person who doesn't know who | am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

Wash. a groomsman at the wedding
was unable to attend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06

Franklin Mary String; "Educa-
ton" Alberta JAMS.
Several orchestra selections
were rendered by. Mrs. Ahlee,
piano; Nellie Larned and Elizabeth
Ahlee, banjoe; and Howard True
land, violin Mr.. Trueland also
rendered several violin solos.
During the business session in
charge of Mrs. Adams the com
mittee on the recent comedy, 1.-THE
Little Clod Hopper" announced so
far $175 has been cleared but all
returns are not in as yet. The
show will be presented again in
Pleasantville in the near future
and the proceeds will be divided
between the cast and the associa-
ton. Edgar Conover was appointed
chairman for the affair.
The picture was won for the
third consecutive month by Mrs
Nina Leeds class which will now
be able to keep it permanently. A
vote of thanks was given Mis-:
Hazel Haxton. principal of thu
! school. and the committee who pro
vided such an interesting program
for the evening.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
Woodland Ave.
P. I. A. Elects
Mrs. Kruger Named Presi.
dent of Association for a
Third Term
MEETS IN SEPTEMBER

Mrs Margaret Kruger, president
Of the Parent-Teacher's Associa.
ton of Woodland avenue school
for the past two years, was re,
elected for a third term at meet
ing of that organization in the
school Wednesday afternoon.
Other officers elected are: Mrs
John Ball, vice-president; Miss
Marie Essington. secretary; Miss
Sadie Dressler, treasurer.
The nominating committee fol
the election was, Mrs. Edward
Rossman, Mrs. Laurence Sem, and
Miss Elizabeth Herrick. Thomas
Broomall served as judge. and Mrs
Carrie Bowen and Mrs. Belle
Keeper as tellers of the election
An Interesting program pre-
ceeded the business session. Mrs
Florence l. Reinhart, principal Of
Woodland avenue school, an
nounced that the meeting was in
the nature of reciprocity meet
ing. She, said that in the earlier
part of the year the Parent
Teachers Association, of Leeds
avenue school had extended hel
the courtesy of speaker at one Of
their meetings and at this time
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
AbSecOn I. A.
Has Election

The Absecon Parent-Teacher's
Association elected officers at
meeting yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Charlotte McMuIlin was
named president. She filled the
office two years age. Mrs. NJ. M.
Townsend is the retiring president.
The other officers reelected are (:
vice-president, Mrs. Zunewicz;
Miss Marion Carter, treasurer and
Mrs. Attales, secretary.
The girls of the Junior ExteRtion
class under the leadership of Mrs,
Leila Odenath and Mrs. Blumner
gave a demonstration displaying
the dresses and hats made by
them Each girl was presented
with a thimble by Mrs. Charles
Zunewicz.
Miss Hannah Godfrey. com
munity nurse. gave a brief talk.
She spoke of the accomplishments
to hold a pre-school clinic to
of the baby clinic. She told of plans
examine children who will enter
school next year.
Miss Hillard's room presented
very pretty play, giving parents an
opportunity TO see work being
carried on during the year
| Mrs. McMulIin addressed the
gathering on child life as she found
it in Madeira, Italy, Egypt and
Palestine. Mrs. McMulIin has just
returned from a three months
tour in Europe.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06

Miss Hazel Haxton. principal of
Leeds avenue would reciprocate
with an interesting pageant called,
"Sinews of America" The sketch
was very creditably enacted by
sixteen students of the Leeds ave
nue. school. Following a few re-
marks by Miss Haxton, the Asso-
citation gave rising vote of thanks
to her for the pleasant entertain
ment she had provided.
The kindergarten Orchestra, lea
by John Sandman was a special
feature of the afternoon. Miss
Elizabeth Herrick, kindergarten
teacher, trained the children and
in various ways raised the money
to purchase the instruments. The
flag salute was led by Albert
Greenwood.
Mrs. Kruger read a very interest
ing report of the Southern District
Presidents Council which she at
tended since the last meeting. She
brought back many valuable sug-
gestions for use in the p. T. A.
Several chorus selections by the
pupils of Leeds avenue school com
pleted the program.
During the business session Mrs.
Kruger announced the meeting of
the county council to be held in
lakewood, next Saturday. The all
day session will open at 1890
O'Clock, and several interesting
speakers will be present A box
luncheon will be served and all
members of the P. T. A. are urged
to be present.
Field day VII he held next Fri
day and the committee which
served on Fathers night, with the
addition of Mrs. Belle Keeper, Mrs.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06

Brown and Mrs. Adams, are re
quested to meet in the school
office Monday afternoon to discuss
plans for the refreshment stand.
Thanks were extended to Mrs. L.
H. Allen for a check donated for
the lantern fund and to Thomas
Barnes of the printing department
for printing several copies of the
P. T. A. song.
The attendance picture was won
by Miss Herrick, of the Kinder
garten class. The association ad-
journed until the first Wednesday
in September.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
Leeds Az. P.T.A.
Elects Officers
Mrs. Edward Adams Named
Again as President-Mrs.
Lochel, Secretary
REPORT ON THE PLAY

Election of officers of the Leeds
avenue Parent-Teachers Associa-
ton was conducted by members at
a meeting held in the school
Wednesday night, with the follow
ing result: Mrs. Edward Adams,
president; Mrs, Robert Hacltett,
vice-president; Mrs. Margaret
Lochel, secretary; and Mrs. Ada
Emerson, treasurer.
Previous to the election the fol-
lowing interesting program was
rendered: Singing of America"
by the association; prayer, follow
ed by singing of the P. T. A. song;
scripture lesson, read by Helen
Burroughs; piano selection by
Mildred North; history story, "a
Trip to the Home of Our
Ancestors" by Thelma Martin
history story, George Washington,
by Bernice Smith; solo, Because
l Love YOU" by Herbert North;
history story, "A Trip to the Old
World" by Honora Schaffer.
The historical pageant, "Sinews
of America" was next presented
by sixteen boys and girls of the
school, who were; spirit OF
Democracy" Evelyn Simpson;
America" Caroline Carter;
Samuel Adams" Roy Ortlieb
John Hancock" Carl Peterson;
Dorothy Quincy" Elva Endicott
Paul Revere" Eugene Cavileer;
Thomas Jefferson" Dorothy
Larcomb; Robert Norris" Robert
Stahl; Molly Pitcher" Madeline
Nickerson; George Washington
Dorothy MADEIRA: /; Alexander
Hamilton" Claud Tozer; Betsy
Ross" Adoris Conover: benjamin
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
PLAN SPRING MEETING
County Council of p. T. A. Will
Gather at lakewood School

County Council of p. T. A. Will
Gather at lakewood School
The County Council of Parent
Teachers Associations will have
their spring meeting in the Idle
wood school, lakewood, Saturday,
May IA.
The county president has request
ed that as many members and
their friends as possible attend
this meeting, as several prominent
state and county speakers will be
present. and a number of valuable
suggestions will be made.
The morning session win start
at 1890 O'Clock. the afternoon
meeting to be called at 80 o'clock.
Those who desire to attend can
catch the Penn. Electric trains
from this city at $50 in the morn
ing, standard time. These trains
stop at Cardiff, a short walk from
the station to lakewood. The return.
ing train stops at $50 o'clock,
standard time.