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Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-06
MRS. EARLE DAVIS PRESENTED BY TWICE
TOLD TALES SECTION, TELLS UNIQUE STORY
FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL CLUB LUNCHEON

Twice Told Tales Section mem
hers Of the Woman s Ten Thousand
Club gave their annual program be
fore the club yesterday, presenting
Mrs. Earle G.. Davis as their able
story teller. The program followed
delicious luncheon for which Mrs.
John F. Waterman was hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. Z. NJ. Maurer. Mem
bers Of the Twice Told Tales section
acted as Mattresses.
Choosing for her tale, "Tht
Bridge of San Luis Rey,' by Thorn
ton Wilder, one of the late books
which is gaining wide attention both
for its literary worth and as a best
seller, Mrs. Davis told her story with
ease and assurance.
The book, in five parts, sketches
in detail the lives of the three lead.
ing characters, who with two others
are hurled to their death when the
finest bridge in all Peru broke ana
1recipitated five travellers into the
rocky gulf far below. Fart l, en-.
titled, Perhaps an Accident,
tells of their death and the thoughts
stirred in the heart of Brother Juni-
per, Franciscan priest who witnes-
ses the dramatic tragedy.
The book is devoted to an attempt
TO fathom the universe and its pat
tern or lack of pattern through the
medium of the question, why diG
it happen to those five" to the
solution of which Brother Juniper
devotes his life.
Mrs. Davis reproduction of the
beautiful prose of the book was par
ticularlv noteworthy as was her
skilful cutting of the story, which
by the very nature of the tale war
particularly difficult.
Bringing her story to an exquisite
ending, Mrs. Davis closed with the
words of the author, There is land
CT living and land of the dead and
the bridge is love, the only survival,
fhe only meaning
Is Oldest Section
Mrs. II. y. Watson, chairman of
tue Twice Told Tales Section, in
troduced the afternoon $ program,
following the business session. Tri-
Dute was pald TO Mrs. foOert Is.
Kcplcy and Mrs. W. W. Apple, or
ganizers of the section which is the
Oldest in the club, both of whom
were present.
Miss Mildred Flanagan and Mis-
Josephine Williams, two accompli
shed young musicians, were intro
dueed, Miss Flanagan singing I'm
dian Dawn ly Zameenik. in a.
charming manner. Miss Flanagin
was assisted by Miss Williams who
contributed an effective violin
obiigato and by Mrs. Ruth Teeple
Reid at the piano. Miss Flanagan
responded to insistent applause with
clever encore "The False Pro-
phet, = by Scott.
During the business session which
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-06
COAST VISITORS
COMPLIMENTED AT
INFORMAL DINNER

As courtesy to Mesdames Will
Rice, Henry c. Rice and Mary John
ston of Los Angeles who are spend
ing the Easter vacation as guests of
Mrs. Howard P. Meyer, Mrs. o. G..
Horne was hostess at an informal
dinner party at her attractive new
home on Len Rey avenue last night.
Graceful Easter decorations carry
ing out a color scheme of yellow
was used on the table where place
cards bore the names of the three
complimented guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Currier, Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard p. Meyer and Mr.. and Mrs.
Horne.
The evening was spent enjoyably
with magic lantern pictures taken
on a vacation trip to Arizona taken
by the Curriers', Meyers and Hornes
some years ago, and other pictures.
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scene of jolly affair Wednesday

scene of a. jolly affair Wednesday
evening when a, number of school
friends gathered to celebrate the
birthday of Miss Mildred Foster and
George Ross, Jr. The house was
cleverly decorated to carry out the
Easter motif and the dainty re.
freshments of ice cream and cake
carried out the Easter color scheme
The evening was spent in playing
games.
The guest list included Lucy
Strain, Elma Strain, Hubert House,
Vera Ingram, Ernest Brewer, Gal
enc Coleman, Bernard Ross, Helen
Oakley, Mildred Foster, Sam Baer,
Alfred Swinney, Anna Coomes, Ger
aid Comes, Franklin Daniels, Lloyd
Hopewell, Dorleen Reynolds, Bill
Wynns, Beulah Brown, Lois Cole
man, Helen Ross, and Catherine
Ross.
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preceded the program, plans for
several future activities were an
nounced. The next bridge party. Mrs.
Whitclaw stated, will bc on April
II. The club dance for April 2u
was announced by Mrs. Watson.
1t was voted that tho chair appoint
five delegates for the county cor
vention, to be held at the Ten Thou
sand Club April II, and three to the
state convention, to be held later IL
the season. Mrs. c. W. Maitland
stated that the finance squad had
cleared $50 as the result of a private
party which they arranged for
hostess recently.
Those assisting Mrs. Waterman as
luncheon mattresses were Mesdames
d. B. Roberts. II. c. Diller, F. A,
Burger, J. f. Brock, W. c. Costello,
y. y. Contos and Albert W. Hale.
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PRETTY BRIDGE
GIVEN Nv HONOR
OF MISS WILLIAMS

Complimcnting Miss Dorothy Will
liams, who is here from Inglewood
for the Easter holidays, Mrs. w. c..
Costello presided at charming
bridge party at her home on Orange
avenue last night.
Following the games, dainty
supper was served by the hostess
and bridge prizes awarded to Miss
Nora Epler, Mrs. Norman f. Dupont
and Mrs. j. X. Mitchell. Miss Will
liams received pretty guest prize.
Those present for the delightful
evening, included besides Miss Will
liams, Mrs. w. C. Reed, Mrs. j. X.
Mitchell, Mrs. Norman f. Dupont
Mrs. Oria Kenah, Mrs. w. j. Reid,
Mrs. Fred Nuttall, Mrs. Kendall B.
Perkins, Miss Irene Brooks, Miss
Alvena La Fontaine, Miss Nora Ep-
lcr and Mrs. Costello.
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Your last chance to get the hat you want for
Easter-and there dozens and dozens of them
to choose from-14ats with wide brims and Hats
with no brm at all. Flower decorated Lace and
applique trimmed and some of the new feathered
and painted models.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-06
SOCIAL NOTES
FROM IMPERIAL
(Fress Staff Correspondent
Telephone 72

IMPERIAL, April Ga. II.
Carey was pleasantly SURPRISED
Thursday evening when a group Of
friends gathered at the Carey home
on North +. street, to help him
celebrate his birthday.
Five tables of Five Hundred pro-
vided the diversion of the evening.
Prizes for high scores were claimed
by Mrs. o. c. Flory and Phil Hof,
man. Consolation prizes Were
awarded to Miss Lucille Bathrick
and A. House. Delicious refresh
mcnts, including a huge birthday
cake were served. Mr.. Carey was
the recipient of many gifts.
Guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Phil Hoffman, Mrs. Nellie Bathrick,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fern Young, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. o. c..
Flory. Mr.. and Mrs. Ely Fryar, Mr..
and Mrs w. Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. NJ. Belford, Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
Carey, Miss Lucille Rathrick, Miss
Iva Chase, Miss Anna Belford,
Paul Mackey and r. w. Van Stan.
The George Ross home was the
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duet for piano and celeste by Elmer.
A. Todd and Miss Estclle Needham
of the Academy faculty, who also
supplied the closing number, which
was Dvorak s "Humorcsquc. An
other novel selection was n violin
and piano duet, ''Twilight," by
Henry Marcot, violinist, accom-
panied by his sister, Mildred Mar
cot
Others participating in the pleas
ing program were: Kathryn Sur
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RECITAL GIVEN AT
ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Opening the series of spring re-
citals which will be held every two
weeks from now until the close of
the term, a successful recital was
given at the Academy of Music last
night. Selections, which were pre-
scented in an attractive manner,
were given by group of primary
and intermediate pupils. A large
number of parents and friends were
present.
The program opened with a fine
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-06
DESERT PARTY FOR
NANCY MERCER is
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

Honoring Nancy Mercer of Los
Angeles who is her house guest this
week. Virginia Finney gave a mer
rv desert party Wednesday. Motor
ing out near Mt. Signal after school,
the merry party enjoyed delicious
desert supper before returning home.
Those making up the group were
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-06
Friday, April 6, 1928

face, Harold Forsburg, Junior
Thacker, Betty Surface, Fred Head.
Virginia Finnoy, Lerah Plemons,
Jane Wcge!iii, Winifred Cavanah,
Josephine Eaoy, Mary Graves, Jul.
ia Tucker, Margaret Whitclaw and
Margaret Plemons.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-06

Nancy Mercer, Marjorie Moore,
Marjorie Meyer, Fred Heald, Pritch-
ard Couch, Addison Carter, Virginia
Finney, Mrs. l.. NJ. Moore and Mrs.
\. c. Finney.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-06

Suggested title for book on
which prominent Republicans might
collaboratc: "Thc Eonds of Sill
encc. -
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
TO GET MORE EGGS
KEEP POULTRY WARM

Poultry houses should be built
so that they will be more comfort
able for the flock during the cold
est weather. 1t is not enough to
have a house give satisfaction for
eleven months Of the year. The
real test is whether it is so built
that egg production can be main
tanned during the coolest weather.
A 20 per cent slump in egg pro-
duction for month or six weeks
during the period of high iprced
eggs may entirely offset the value
of attempting to get egs during the
winter season. The increased egg
production in one season, due to a
warm house, will frequently pay
the cost Of Improvements, says,
w. d. Buchanan, extension poul-
try specialist at the State College
of Washington.
The house should admit as much
sunshine as possible during the
winter months, AS a rule it should
face south and should always be
we'll ventilated without floor
drafts or drafts on the ROSTERS al
night,
A majority of the poultrymen in
Washington should give more at
tention to insulating their houses
against cold and wind during the
winter. In some sections the house
should be double sheeted, with tai
paper between. Houses may b.
made comfortable by covering the
outside walls, especially on The
north and east, with one or tive
ply roofing paper.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
McLAREN CAMPAIGNING

w. G. McLaren's campaign for
Judge Of the King County superb
or court swung into its final drive
during the past week. Attorney
Emmett g. Lehman, candidate for
F&epublican nomination for attor-
general, was selected as ex-
ective chairman of McLaren S
committee, and Carl &. Croson re-
ported on countrywide survey
Va hich had been made by McLaren
supporters.
People throughout King Coun-
ty now know that the position
sought by MeLaren is an open
position made vacant by Judge
Griffiths retirement" Croson
said. "They also are coming to re-
alize that MeLaren's opponent is
justice of the peace and not a
judge and that he has two years
remaining of his present term as
justice of the peace. These facts
together with a more widespread
appreciation of the excellence OF
McLaren's record as an attorney
and as public official, will, | be-
live, 90 far toward deciding the
election III McLaren favor.
Lehman, in accepting the post
OF executive chairman, spoke D.
the splendid service of McLaren
during his term as assistant and
acting United States attorney dur
ing the Taft administration. He
said that McLaren's election
would go far toward preserving
the reputation of the King County
superior courts for effective and
timely administration of justice.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
FOR VICE PRESIDENT VISITS

The visit of Joseph I. Robinson
to this section has shown clearly
to the supporters of the Smith
Robinson ticket that there is abun-
dant sentiment here for that
ticket. The meeting Saturday
night at the Civic Auditorium and
the vigorous speech of Senator
Robinson crystallized the senti-
ment and inspired the Democratic
committees and workers with a
new zeal. A vigorous campaign is
being launched with definite
and Woodworking organization in
every county lii the state.
Governor AL Smith attracts and
holds the allegiance of thousands
of our citizens, not alone be-
cause he had made a great execu-
tive in the position of Governor of
New York; not alone because he
has become the real leader Of the
progressive thought of the nation /;
mot alone because he has proven
himself the clearest thinker and
the most sincere advocate in politi-
cal life today; but in addition to
all these he has convinced the
American public that there will be
nothing hidden from them by
Governor Smith at any time.
Whenever there is a matter in
which the public is interested.
Governor Smith as President will
tell the people about it. Few pres
idents have had both the inclina
ton and the ability to tell the
people in plain words what is 60
ing on. This faculty Governor al
Smith possesses ard uses. If Al
Smith is President, every citizen
of this country will know what he
does and why he does it, because
he himself will tell them.
His record as Governor of New
York has proven that he has the
full confidence OF the people of
that State. He has gained that
confidence by being absolutely
honest and frank in his dealings
with the people. He will be just
as honest and just as frank as
President of the United States.
AS the campaign progresses, it
is clear to everyone that the dis
sension among the Republican
state officials is as great as ever,
and in the event of their reelec-
ton, will continue OH through the
next four years. Such condition
hampers state affairs and subjects
our people to ridicule and humili-
alton. Progress is interfered with.
The development of the state is de-
Ilayed. 1t is absurd for the voters
Iof this state to permit such con-
ditions to continue. Throw them
all out and let us get back to or
derby, peaceful management of our
state. The Democratic ticket of
fers an easy and practical accom-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
plishment of this result.
SENATOR DILL TO
MAKE RADIO TALKS

In the third week before elec.
ton, Senator C.. C. Dill campaign
for return to his Senate seat is Ell
tering its final phases.
Endorsements have been re-
ceived from number Of natioanl
leaders i'll the Democratic party
and the progressive movement.
Senator Dill will give radio
talk every night starting Monday
October % at 7:10 p. m. These
talks will be broadcast over sta
tions KJR, Seattle, aud KGA
Spokane. Because of the opposi.
ton of metropolitan newspapers
Senator Dill is taking this means
of presenting his message to the
public.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
Flying Smokers Create
Fire Hazards

The fire hazard from smokers
continues even though they are
winging their way high in the air
Figures compiled by the National
Board of Fire Underwriters ndi-
cate that careless smokers cause
an annual fire loss of many mil
lion dollars, but one would ex
pect that they would exercise
little more care when riding in
an airplane. Apparently this is NOT
the ease, according to Pacific
coast reports.
In the regular passenger air
plane service operating between
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Port
land and Seattle, there is grave
possibility Of serious fires devel-
oping in the what fields and stub
bic, as well as in the timberlands,
caused by lighted cigars and cigar
cites dropped from planes enroute.
II is apparent to passengers in
the planes that fires have been
numerous in the dry grass and
grain along the route. Although
there are "nosmoking" signs in
the planes and the pilots cndeayor
10 prohibit smoking by passeng
ers, they cannot control the stu
alton from their positions ahead
of the passenger compartments.
"A very real fire menace may de
velop from this situation in the fu-
twe when airplanes have multi
piled "a future that isn't very far
distanD unless something is done
to curb offenders. The National
Board is making an effort to have
the Department of Commerce is
sue regulations that will definite.
IL bring the hazard to the atten-
ton of passengers using planes
over the route where the danger
has arisen
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19

the Supreme Court judges whose
district includes more than one
county and for state senators of
joint districts. In connection with
the forthcoming General Election
lis being called for the old provi-
sion of the statutes whimh reads,
cat all state, county, or munich
pal elections the flag of the United
State shall be conspiciously dis
played in front of each polling
place and it is hereby made the
duty of the officers now charged
by law with the duty of furnish
ing election supplies to provide
therefor
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
State Votes Checked

State canvassing board met
Tuesday of this week. The board
consisted of Secretary of State
Hinkle, State Treasurer Potts and
State Auditor Cluausen. In ac-
cordance with the law they met in
the office of the Secretary of
State. The votes canvassed by
them included those for all of the
elective state offices, for United
States Senator, for representatives
in Congress and for Justices of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-28

Cincinnati but from New York.
Hassard Short, the producer of
the show, and j. j. Shubert
were in the audience looking
over the proceedings prior to TAX
ing it on Broadway.
First of all, Sunny Days" has a
cast that can be truly called an all
star cast. This is seldom true, ex-
cept on Broadway.
The cast is headed by Frank Nc
Intyre, fat and funny who has a
whale of comedy song in the sec
ond act; Lynne Overman, remem-
bered for his work in Just Married
has a whale of both a comedy and
song opportunity and he is Splen-
did; jeanette Macdonald, first
among the women and one Of the
most beautiful creatures 1 have ever
seen-she can sing and dance equal
ly well; Billy B. Van, a comedian
Of great ability and who does a
standing up SouSe scene in this
show which is comedy riot, and
Carl Randall, whom I consider the
best musical comedy male dancer
on the stage today and he even goes
beyond that verdict in this show.
Then there is the blonde Audrey
Maple who always can be counted
on to do the right thing, and Rosa
lie Claire, wise cracking comed-
ienne. And there are others.
And add to this strictly New York
chorus, the type that never takes
to the road, nor do these beauties
have to do that thing
Hassard Short is wonder in get
ting his chorus on and off the stage
and he knows how to create new
dance patterns. Here is the best
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GREAT CAST
FOR SHAKESPEARE

Ever since the days of Good
Queen Bess," when Shakespeare
wrote the comedy Of THE Merry
Wives of Windsor" by her royal
command, this play has put the
spirit Of gladness in all mems hearts
and set the world a-laughing.
Now, in this year of 1928, Mrs
Fiske and Otis Skinner have joined
forces to show the present genera
ton oftplaygoerS what an entertain
ing and joyous comedy is 1.-THE Mer-
ny Wives Of Windsor"
Mrs. Fiske will enact Mistress
Page, a part that has tested the
mettle of every great comedy actress
from Peg Wellington to Ellen Terry
The role of Falstaff will enable
Otis skinner to reveal the comic
phases of his artistry. Henrietta
q Crosnan has been specially engaged
to delight her admirers as Mistress
Ford, a character in which she has
already won laurels with the late Sir
Herbert Tree.
p Other notable players in the pres
ent production will be Elaine Tenn
pie, Lawrence. Cecil, Henry Now
bray, Godfrey Wardwell, Signor
Rodolpho Badaloni, w. G. Mason
Hannah Clark, Tracy Barrow, Vir-
GINA Smith, Owen Mech, George
lie Soir, Will Geer, Horace Cooper
Burford Hampden and France
Bendtsen.
The comedy will be richly mount
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Sara Will
Top Bill
at Lyric
Petite Revue to Head New
Show at B. F. Keith'S
Sunday,

The -Four Flashes, dancing aces,
featuring Sara Sarkis, will top the
bill at the Lyric next week in a
novelty dance program which is full
of pep and originality.
Sara Sarkis, comely and g4aceful
twists her shapely body into a hoop
and offers a peculiarly difficult
dance Interpretation. These nimble-
footed performers feature type of
wooden soldier number which is
said to lift the attraction far above
the vaudeville average.
Sharing headline honors will be
one Of the most versatile acts in
show business, opening with a re-
production Of Broadway at night,
entitled "a Night on Broadway"
which is offered by Hall, Ermine
and Brice. This talented trio ex-
hibits their versatility in their exhi-
bition OF left hand piano playing,
violin numbers and a sensational
dance on AZ one-wheeled bicycle.
The bill will include:
THE McBANNS-Expert- jugglers
and creators of different Juggling
ideas, with a farm background.
Life on the Farm" to the McBanns
is humorous juggling.
DORIAN AND SOPER - Two
young fellows who swing aloft in
a zig-zag humorous Interpretation
entitled Mythology" These boys go
step farther than the usual COM
edy teams-they wind up their act
with some rapid-fire piano playing.
EDWARDS AND MORRIS Poke
fun across the footlights in ap- act
titled Daddy and the Baby" A
baby carriage is employed in this
number and the father finds his
hands full of bottles, abuse and
puzzling experiences.
BONHAIR TROUPE-Six men
who do many almost impossible
things with their feet and do it
with incredible speed. They will
prove that they are "the fastest ris-
ley performers in the world"
THE ORIGINAL FOUR-Vita-
phone recording artists, direct from
the Roxie Theater in New York,
are billed as "Songland's Smart
Set"
ON THE SCREEN-Will Rogers
in "Winging Around Europe" a
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Days" will linger on Broadway for
many months.
Il n
Received word that Milton Byron
is now leading man with promin-
ent stock company in Texas. There
are indications that Byron will re-
turn as leading man with the Berk-
ell Players at Englishs in the
spring. Nothing definite has been
announced but I have the personal
bunch that Byron will return.
n
Walter Damrosch will observe his
sixty-sixt1 birthday in Indianapo-
lis Monday. This is a compliment
to Indianapolis. The nation will not
forget Damrosch. He will be
flooded with kilograms, letters and
flowers
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air battle sequences at San An
tonic, Texas, where an exact
duplication of a sector Of St.
Mihiel was constructed under
the supervision of those who fought
at the famous original
Six thousand men were thrown
into this bleak, Dismal. battle
SCARED area fcr the ground shots,
While more than 100 airplanes dart
ed and swooped overhead at the
same time to carry out the air angle.
In the cast are also: "Gunboat"
Smith, FL Brendel, Henry B. Walt
hall, Julia Swayne Gorden, Hedda
Hopper, Nigel De Bruilier, Gary
Cooper, Richard Tucker and Roscoe
Harms.
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Apple Sauce

The New York stage success,
apple Sauce" has been Sc
cured for the screen by First
National Pictures, as an
nounced today, and Jack Null
hall is to play the featured role.
Apple Sauce" is by Barry Con-
norS and contains much excel
lent material for film purposes,
affording an excellent central
Characterization for Mulhall.