Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-21
MELOLAND NEWS
(Press Staff Correspondent

W laAa'fAsaN W. 4tt'F. e. - 1 liC AAtlN'
land Ladies Social Club was very
eharminglv entertained at the hom1
~ Mrs. Harry James Wednesday
with Mrs. Claude Smith assisting.
4 prcttily decorated Christmas tree
adorned one end of the living room
and the gay Christmas packages,
which were later drawn by numbers.
were stacked around the Christmas
tree.
Mrs. Richard Merrill read a most
interesting paper on RcdlandS, Cali
fornia, which is her birthplace, Civ
ing much information on the natur-
al resources and beauties Of that at
tractivo city.
\ very exciting Christmas game
added much zest to the afternoon
with a lovely prize awarded to Mrs.
Joe Kinnaird.
Then, the gifts from the tree were
distributed with many cXclamationS
and Joyous remarks as each was
opened After The gifts were all re
wrapped, dainty and delicious re-
1reshmontS We're served by the hos
tesscs, with the gay red and green
Christmas colors effectively used.
Those present were McSlames
Charles Fursbcrg. Dan Scott, Rich
ard Merrill, Isaac Mcbride, Laur-
cncc Richards. /. G. Goar, W G.
Herdman. II. \. Wells. G. c. Rich
ards. Joe Kinnaird. ". D. Johnston,
K. Neifegt. Alex Meyer, Ward Nc
Grew, and the hostesscs.
The next meeting viii hc in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. W j.
Johnston, assisted by Mrs. John
Zcnos.
Mrs Stuart. one of the teachers
Of Alamitos school, who was for
mcrly teacher at Rose school. was
n dinner guest Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Kinnaird.
Mr.. and Mrs /. c. Miller Of Los
Angeles were guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Scott for few
Iavs recently. Mrs Miller is sis
ter Of Mr.. Scott.
Alex Meyer went to Los Angeles
recently on a short business trip.
When he returned on Tuesday, he
brought Grandmother Meyer with
him to spend the winter months in
the valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Togt spent
n few days in San Diego recently on
business.
Two new homes are undergoing
construction in the Mcloland dis
trict at present. Mr.. and Mrs. &.
{. Richards are building a new cot
tagc on their ranch north of Melo-
land. Mr.. and Mrs, Lawrence Rich
ards will occupy the present home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Meyer are
building new dwelling on their
ranch property Just south of the
Waterman corner.
Charles Roberts from Santa Ana
was a recent visitor here for a few
davs at the home Of his brother
and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Roberts. At present Mrs. Wesley
Roberts father. W. A. King, from
Durango. Colorado. is visiting with
her. He plans to remain two or
ihrec months.
The children's program at the
Nploland school house Tuesday even
mo was a decided success from the
moment little Bill Christian gave
The welcoming recitation until the
closing good night song was sung.
The school house was packed with
parents and friends. Christmas
songs and reeitations were delight
fully presented. The jolly little
Kris Kringle BOYS drew much ap.
nlause. while old Santa Claus and
his wife. impersonated by Bill
Swcrdfcgcr ard Ruby Lee Roberts
were much enjoyed. especially by
1hc children. TIE fairy, enacted hT
BETTY Forsbcrg. was another beloved
character. An the children OF the
school had some little part 10 play
which made all very happy.
After the program, gifts were as
trihutcd from the Christmas tree
with ore for each child, and candy
and apples for al,
Mrs. Belle Mcmillan and Mrs.
Figaro. TWO Of t1r teachers at Me'o-
1snd have succumbed TO an at
tack of the influenza. Mrs
Mcmillan is well on the road to
recovery now. Mrs. Carpenter sub
etitutcd fo4 q couple Of days.
Another victim suffering the cur
rent endemic is Claude Smith.
In honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. SIy
Woodland who viii leave the valley
noxt week 10 make their home at
SAN Luis Obispo. Mr. and Mrs. John
Zenos entertained last evening with
= delightfully."- appointed bridge din.
nor The tables glowcd with red
candles and holly berries, and anus
mo Christmas favors marked each
nIacc Those invited besides the
quests Of honor were: Judge ana
Mrs. ]. f. Simpson, Mr.. and Ms.
Charles Williams, Mr.. and Mrs, WI
mer Swerdfcger, Mr.. and Mrs. \ir-
oil Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Hovcv. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. ForsbeIg'
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Christian. Mr..
and Mrs. Williams received ms,
nrize for high bridge score, second
and third prizes going to Mr.. ana
Mrs Christian and Mr. and Mrs. hd-
wards. and a guest prize TO Mr.. ana