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Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
First Baptist

The evangelistic services which
have been running for two weeks
under the direction of Mrs. Florence
Hermiston, evangelist are closing
Sunday. Remarkable interest in
these meetings has been evident.
Mrs. Hermiston by her rich exper,-
ence, her winning personality, her
clear presentation of gospel truth
and her deep earnestness has won
many friends. The church and con-
gregation have been greatly help
ed by these special services. The
people of Ell Centre and community
are cordially invited to attend the
services Sunday.
Mrs. Hermiston speaks in the
morning at eleven o clock, ON "The
Drama of the Ages - which is one
of her great messages. The choir
will sing for this service "The Old
Rugged Cross,' by Bernard. There
will be special music for the even
ing service also, and Mrs. Hermis-
ton will speak on "Heaven.
The Sunday School meeting at
9:45 a m. had record breaking at
tendance last Sunday. More are ex-
pected for tomorrow. The mems
class meets in the lobby of the
Country Club and invites men to
meet with them.
The B. Y. P. U. meets at $50 p.
m. Young people are especially in
vited.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
MRS. J. E. MILLER
RETURNS TO VALLEY
FROM TRIP ABROAD

Following an absence of nearly
eight months. Mrs. j. +. Miller, well
known Imperial Nallej- resident, re,
turned Yesterday. Mrs. Miller spent
the summer touring Europe, and on
her return in the fall enrolled for
semesters work in Columbia
University, New York City. Mrs. D.
q. Miller, who will resume her posit'
ion in the CalexicO schools on Mon
day, IS weekend guest at the
LONE Of Ur. and Mrs. ". W. Apple.
During the summer Mrs. Miller, in
company with Miss Anna Roenigk,
former Calexico liigh school teacher,
and party Of friends visited France
Switzerland, Ita:r, Germany, Hol-
land and England. Leaving thclr
party at oxford, they soent two ad-
ditional weeks in London visiting
the famous art galleries before sail'
ing. Both enrolled in Columbia on
their return, Miss Roenlgk remain
ing there to complete her work for
l,or NJ. A. degree.
Mrs Miller reports wonderfully
interesting stay abroad, and is also
enthusiastic regarding New YORK,
where she attended many grand
opera and theatrical performances
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
Methodist Episcopal

Sermon subjects: Morning, "Thc
Unforgettable Christ" Evening,
"The Lost Christi
Special music, morning, prelude,
Memory (Johnson,) Mrs. J. D.
Foss. Anthem con Life's High
way Brown. Soprano solo. go
Trust Ye In the Lord (Seott.)
Miss Julia Foncannon. Offertory,
"After Sundown," (Moter.) Mrs.
J. d. Foss.
Evening, prelude, "Boom of the
Sea-" (Barbour,) Mrs. Ruth Teeple
Reid. Quartette "Leave Ne No.
Alone,' Lorenz.) Tenor and bari
tone duet, "Whispering Hope. =
DR.. R. C. Clemons and Rev. A. f.
Schultz. Offertory, "Nocturnc.
(Op. 37-No. 1, (Chopin,) Mrs. Ruth
Teeple Reid.
Judge Finney will address the
Young Peoples Sunday School class
at 9:45 a. m. "Law Abiding Citi-
zens.' being his subject.
Pastors classes for children meet
Immediately after school on Mon
dav.
Special meeting of the Epworth
League 6:30 p. m. when the relt-
gious needs of the foreign-born OF
Imperial valley will be discussed
by Miss Sarah Reed, special worker
in missions.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
Bible Leader to
Broadcast Sunday

Judge j. F. Rutherford, president
of the International Bible Students
Association; president of the Watch
Tower Bible and Tract Society; edi-
tor of Watch Tower and publisher
of the Golden Age magazine, is TO
broadcast a message over Station
KFSD at San Diego Sunday morn
ing, between 10 and IL o clock, ac-
cording to information received
here today.
The Judge, who is wintering in
San Diego is nationally known as
an author and lecturer and his in
terest in Bible study has made him
known personally to thousands of
persons throughout the United
States.
Local Bible students, who are IA
miliar with Judge Rutherford 8
work, are especially invited to lis
ten in on the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
EASTERN
STAR BALL TO BE
HELD MARCH 80

\ happy evening was spent by
about 60 members and visitors of
Signal Chapter No. 276, o. E. s, at
its regular meeting last evening in
the Masonic Temple. The date of
Friday, March so, was set by the
chapter for its annual ball, which
was not held on New Year s Eve on
account of the official visit of the
worthy grand matron at that time.
Committees for the event were
named by the worthy matron as fol
lows: an executive board to consist
of Naude B. Schofield, worthy
matron Charles II. knights, worthy
patron, and Hazel A. Reynolds, as
sociate matron; for music -
Mrs. Irene Hatch and Charles
/ Knights: for Observation-Disclosures
Zildah North, Hazel Purdy, and
Elsie Clemons; printing-Mesdanies
Adrian Duff and Helen Cook; care
of tickets-Mesdames Ina Ander-
son and Joycie G.. Small; favors-
Nesdames Grace Lanier and Ethel
Martin: punch Mesdames Hazel
REYNOLDS and Alice DuSold: recep-
tion committee Mesdames Ger
trude Maitland, Alma Graham, Ruth
Trey, Marie Scheniman, Hazel Bak-
er and Merle Deyo.
Mrs. Carrie ID. Sones. past matron
of Signal Chapter. added TO the en-
ioyment of the evening by reading
a humorous selection entitled "Sary
Fixes Things Up,' by Albert Bige-
low Paine. Mrs. Irene Hatch with
her violin, accompanied by Miss
Julia Foncannon at the piano. rem
dered very charmingly an old South
ern melody, SLEEPY Hollow" by
Richard Kountz.
During the social half-hour in the
banquet room which followed the
meeting, a delightful surprise was
given the officers of the chapter by
Mrs. Hazel Purdy, social chairman
of the evening. Ccntcring the serv-
ing table was sea blue bowl of
water upon which floated a fleet
of nutshell boats with large flag
ship in the center. Each officer
drawing out a boat found hidden
log for some one of the officers.
These read aloud created much mer-
riment and pleasure, and caused all
present to pay tribute to Mrs. Ha-
zel Purdy as a poetess, as well as
/ the hostess of the evening.
Among the guests of the chapter
/ eor the evening were: Mrs. Gather
inc Watts. worthy matron of Impe'
rial Crown Chapter of Calexico;
/ Mrs. Elvira MacBratney of Calex-
leo and past matron of Signal Chap
ter: Homer Aker, worthy patron of
! Alamitos Chapter, Holtville; and
Mrs. Florence Miller, member OF
DAYLIGHT Chapter No. GIL Of Chi
cago, Illinois.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
PRETTY BIRTHDAY
PARTY GIVEN FOR
MARJORIE ANDERSON

Marjorie Anderson, daughter o.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Anderson, cele
brated her sixth birthday on Thurs.
day with Valentine party at her
home. Games and contests were en-.
joyed Louann Nuttall winning the
prize in two events.
Refreshments were served at the
claborately decorated table. A color
scheme of red was carried out with
hearts and other Valentine symbols.
Bon-bons which hid little favors ad-
ded to the fun. Mrs. Anderson was
assisted throughout the afternoon by
Mrs. w. G.. Macober of Los Angeles
and Mrs. Jack Rommel of Waubay,
South Dakota.
Children present We're Margaret
and Jimmy DeTar, Margaret and
Edith Small, Marie and Bob Ora.
ham, Louann Nuttall, Shirley Corn
EFT and Marjorie and Reed Ander-
son,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
Young Freed on
Check Charge

w. +. Young of Los Angeles was
given his freedom by Judge Grif-
fin at Brawley yesterday afternoon
following hearing on a charge of
having issued bank check without
sufficient funds in the bank to
meet payment. 1t was brought out
at the hearing that at the time of
giving the check the defendant had
sufficient funds to meet it but that
the party receiving the check held
it up for time and in the mean
time Young had withdrawn his
money from the bank.
A. G. Garner faced similar
charge before Judge Cook at West
morland and was ordered held to
answer to superior court following
a preliminary hearing.
c. B. Smith, deputy district at.
torney, appeared for the prosecution
in both cases.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
STANDARDIZATION
CHIEF ADDRESSES
LOCAL KIWANIS

W. F. Allewalt, chief of the state
bureau of standardizat tion, was the
principal speaker at the meeting of
the Kiwanis club held at the Barbara
Worth hotel at noon yesterday. The
address was of particular interest
due to the close study of the valley
situation which has been made by
Allewalt and his application Of the
rules of standardization here.
The speaker outlined FIRST the use
ana the necessity of standardization
and explained that it is now possible
to buy, sight unseen, produce
as well as other commodities and
know what YOU are going to get.
The old practice of putting the
Lest on top is abolished through
the laws of standardization,i he de-
clared.
In concluding his talk he told of
the assistance given in having Ger
tificates of inspection in collecting
claims against railroads and insuran-
&c companies for damaged property.
He then pointed out numerous ways
in which standardization is benefi-
cial to the valley as a whole.
Les Hause rendered several vocal
selections and recitations which
were well received and MISC Julia
Grogan announced that the Woman 5
Lyric concert will. be given at the
Wilson school on February l and
invited all TO attend.
President Whitelaw announced
that DR.. Malbonc W. Graham, Jr.
Of the political science faculty at
the University of California of Los
Angeles, will be the speaker at the
next meeting of the club. He urged
al to attend to hear the noted talk
cr the talk will be broadcast over
kGEN.
Otto Skcets was initiated into
the club and instruction was given
by R. Y. Watson.
Jack Strobel was chairman of the
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
SOCIAL BREVITIES

table attractive. Places were arrang-
cd for McsdameS +, G. Havens, j..
w. Cook, Harley Bush, James Max
well, Fair and Green.
Las Flores was the scene of an
attractive bridge luncheon yester-
day, given by Mrs. Robert W. Camp
he'll. Members of the Round Table
were guests. High score in the bridge
games was won by Mrs. John Stewart
Ross.
Those present included Mrs. Hugh
7. Osborne, who was guest and
Mesdames Will s. Fawcett, Roy f.
Brcedlove. j. r. Fahs, o. j. Brad
shaw, c. f. CoggoinS, John Stewart
Ross and the hostess.
Guests motoring from this city to
Mrs. w. j. Coberley S country home
near Calipatrih for bridge luncheon
yesterday included Mesdames Ray
Roberts, J. S. Jones, her house guest,
Mrs. Maurice Reid of Tucson, Ariz-
ona, Ross T. HickcoX and A. c. John
son. The affair, which was another
OF the events being given for Mrs.
". H. Best of Brawley preceding
her departure for Los Angeles, was
attended by Is guests.
Members of the Woman 5 Ten
Thousand Club are asked to place
their reservations as soon as pos.
sible. for the luncheon to be given
rext Thursday. The Literature Sec
tion will present scenes, under the
direction of Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox.
Mrs. w. \. Tondro, luncheon hostess,
is planning an attractive menu. Res
ervations may be placed with her
Or with Mrs Charles Thatcher. .
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
". c. r. Z. MEMBERS
MEET AT HOME OF
MRS. J. p. NUFFER

At the home of Mrs. J. P. Nuffcr,
the w. c. T. L. held well attended
meeting yesterday. a parliamentary
drill, led by Mrs. Klintberg opened
the meeting. Mrs. F. I. Shepherd
and Miss Sarah Reed were in charge
of the devotions.
During the business meeting, de-
partmental reports were given. Mrs.
J. S. Carmichael reported on the
flower mission. and Mrs. Khntberg
on the s. p. I. work. Mrs. klint-
berg stated that she had visited IS
schools in behalf of this work, and
started essay contests on temper
ance subjects.
Mrs. Shepherd gave a reading,
and Miss Reed the principal talk
of the afternoon, which was on bor-
der conditions.
Mrs. Nuffer was assisted in serv-
ing refreshments by Mrs. James
Maxwell.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
MRS. j. w. GLASGOW
ENTERTAINS FOR
HER CLUB MEMBERS

At her home, 80 South Eighth
street, Mrs. J. w. Glasgow gave a
delightful bridge party Friday
afternoon for her card club. Mrs.
frank Richmond took the first
llize, Mrs. X. p. Moore, the second
and Mrs. V. T. Frizzell, the consoI
alton. Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Glasgow, following the games.
Those present included MesdamcS
f. W, Ferris, r. w Cary, John Il.
Zurcher, Chester McLaren, II. i.
Moore, II. J. Preddey, V. F. Friz-
zell, c. 5. Thatcher, Frank Rich
nIond, Neal Hickcox, and the hostess,
who are mcmbers, and Mrs. Z. NJ.
Maurer, who was a guest.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
MORMCs. CHURCH SERVICE

Church of Jesus hrist of Latter
Day Saints.
The Fl Centre Missionaries are
holding preaching services each sun
dav at 80 in the Knights Of
Eythias Hall at Fifth and Mair
streets.
They would like to get in touch
with all members residing in this
vicinity.
Public cordially invited. No col
ltctions or offerings.
Residence: 635 Olive Avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28

Mrs, FRANK w. oung gave an IN
formal luncheon at her home yester
DAY, her guests being Mrs. Harley
Bush Mrs f. G. Havens, Mrs. II.
G. Jones. Mrs. J. w. Cook, and Mrs,
w. c. Cheverton. The afternoon was
spent with needlework.
Invitations have been issued by
Mrs. Minor NJ. Sweeney and Mrs.
G. P. Jackson for a bridge break
fast, to be given at the country HON.
of the former. Thursday, February
@. is the date set.
Mrs. r. P. Pope's class of the
First Presbyterian church enjoyed
pot luck supper in the Sunday
School room. Plans for a Washing
ton s birthday luncheon for their
mothers were made. Those present
were Edna Kaiser, Jean Meyer,
Josephine Graham, Geraldine Shaw.
Evelyn Pope, Rosemary Bugen-
hoagen, Phyliss Welsh, Margaret
Ede and Mrs. Pope.
Mrs. Ward McGrew and Mrs. R.
Neifert have invitations out for
bridge luncheon, to be given Sat
urday, February II. The affair will
be at Las Flores.
Due to conflict with other events,
the American Legion Auxiliary dim
ner, TO have been held Monday night
at the home of Mrs. Hugh Osborne,
has been indefinitely postponed.
Miss Mae Walker and Miss Lena
Eastwood entertained the members
of their bridge club at the j. s.
Cameron home last night. Decorat
ions in orchid and green were used,
flowers and dainty score cards carry
ing out these shades. Refreshm ents
were served by the two hostesses az
the close of a merry evening. Twel-
We guests Were present.
The History Section of the Ten
Thousand Club will meet on Mon
day afternoon at the home of its
chairman, Mrs. W. w. Apple. on
Olive Avenue. Mrs. Myron Insko of
Calexico viii give the travel talk
of the afternoon. which will be on
India and will include many of her
personal experiences during an ex
tended period of residence in that
country.
Plans for study club were made
at a Five Hundred party at the home
Of Mrs. Fernald McCallum on Ham
ilton Avenue yesterday afternoon.
Tea was served by Mrs. McCullum
following the games. Those present
were Mesdames B. +. Wood, Carl
Luellian. William Measures, J. F.
, Bailey, l.. W. Gill and the hostess.
Several others, who are to be mem
bers Of the club. were unable to be
present on account Of illness.
Mrs. r. B. Whitelaw presided at
en- informal bridge luncheon yester-
day for members Of the Friday
Fridge Club. Red sweet peas centered
the table, and places were laid for
Mesdames F. II. {. Fenton, James
". Glassford. Dorsey Whitelaw,
Howard p. Meyer, II. l.. Loud, Allen
p. Nuffer. Leroy Holt, who was
special guest, and the hostess. Mrs.
Nuffer made the prize winning score
a bridge.
At the r. NJ. Fair home. l249
South State street. Mrs Fair and
Mrs. Ellsworth Green entertained a
group OF friends at an informal
luncheon Thursday. A dainty color
scheme of blue and white made the
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
Rank Sues ON Me-

Bank Sues on Note.-A civil ac-
tion was filed at the county clerk s
office this morning in the case of
Imperial Valley bank against H. j..
Whitefield. The complaint charged
that the defendant was indebted to
the plaintiff in the sum of $369.20
on a promissory note. Judgment in
that sum with interest is asked by
the plaintiff. Hickcox and Trude
are appearing as attorneys for the
plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
BOXER SEEKS FREEDOM
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK. Jan. 2s. - Paul
Berlrnbach, former light heavy.
weight champion. has instituted ac-
tion for annulmcnt of his marriage
it was learned today. Berlenbach
was married in Los Angeles last
April to Miss Rose Ann Riley.
Half the world doesn't know why
its better half lives.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
St. Paul's Episcopal

There will be no church services
at St. Paul's Episcopal church to-
morrow, ON account of the illness OF
the rector, Rev. +. ID. Williams.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28

York calls for an inch or two
drop in skirt lengths. Evidently
they re dcsigacd to cover q multi
tude of knees.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28

Have you heard that sober bal
lad about tie flapper: "Just b.
fcre the Bottle, Motheri"
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

Scientist of Centre California Branch Of The
Church. Christ Scientist
the Church Edi Olive and Seventh Streets
Morning Services IL clock
Wednesday Evening Testimonial Meeting at O'Clock
Building Main and
Streets open daily Sundays Legal Hodays)
p NJ
Welcome Services and the Reading Room
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-28

At the r. NJ. Fair home. 1249
South State street. Mrs. Fair and
Mrs. Ellsworth Green entertained a
group OF friends at an informal
luncheon Thursday. A dainty color
scheme Of blue and white made the
Evening star., 1928-05-15
ROADS SECRETARY
\ URGED IN CABINET
GonSolidation of Highway
! Control Is Urged by U. S.
! Association.
NV the Associated Press.


DES MONIES, Iowa, May 15.-Con-
tSolidation of highway control in the
fUnited States under a cabinet officer,
ITO be known as the secretary of high
ways. is proposed by the United States
Good Roads Association.
The organization viii hold its annual
fneeting here May IS to June !. and
expects to set in motion sentiment for
Nhe proposal. Federal participation in
fhe construction and maintenance OF a
national system of interstate highways
rs another objective which will have q
place in the discussions.
Delegates viii come from every sec
zion OF the country. says J. A. Roumtree
nf Birmingham, director general of the
organization, Governors of as many
RS dozen States and is State highway
engineers are expected to attend.
Representative Edward E. Browne of
Wisconsin has offered to address the
convention in explanation of his bill
proposing that the money France owes
fhe United States for war materials be
turned over to the States for road
building.
Other speakers will include Represent
httve w. p. Holladay of Illinois. who
Ehas sponsored bill for the building Of
p system of highways throughout the
Nation: Z. 3. Almon of Alabama, who
win discuss Federal aid from the point
of view of I2 years service on the House
sroads committee, and Charles G. Ed
wards of Georgia
The organization urges that q mini
mum annual appropriation for Federal
aid be set at Sl00, 0,000. 900. Other obiec-
.fives of the association are to memorial
1ze Congress to restore highways in
<ioo6ed regions without State assistance:
20 permit the names as well as the
numbers of transcontinental highways
70 appear on Federal marking shields,
and to defeat any attempt TO place
tax on road and street improvement
honcis
Evening star., 1928-05-15
HEALTH AND DISEASE
PROBE IS PLANNED
Effect of Illness on Progress Of
Americans Is Object Of
! Inquiry.

By the Associated Prnss.
NEW YORK. May 15.-The influence
Of health and disease on progress Of
the American people from the decade
after the Mayf1ower landed TO the pres
ent Is to be the object Of research
by the American Historical Association,
1t Is announced. DR.. Richard II.
Ehryock of Duke University, Durham,
". c., the first research scholar Sc
lected under the Beveridge memorial
fund Of $4,000. founded by Mrs. Al
bert ]. Beveridge, widow Of the In
diana Senator. win undertake the task.
The study win be the first Of its kind
ever made by the association.
Investigation Of the relation Of
health and disease to various aspects
Of life. In several chronological periods,
and the interrelationship Of these as
poets. Is planned by DR.. Sheryock. The
study viii be divided into i've periods:
Provincial. I63O-1e00; middle period,
1800-lB60: Civil War and recongtruc-
ton. i860-i870: medical revolution
and public health movement. l870-19O0,
and the recent progress and present
problems. from 1900 to date.
DR. Sl1ryock's studies VIII center
largely in Washington. d. c.. and Phil
adelphia, the announcement said.
Evening star., 1928-05-15
HALL GAME CELEBRATES
SEvENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY
Novelist and Playwright Said to Be
Preparing Own Version Of
Life Of Christ.
by the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, May iss-Sir Han Game.
novelist and dramatigt. celebrated his
6eventy-fifth birthday yesterday at his
home. Greeka Castle. Isle Of Man.
Born at Runcorn. Cheshire, England.
On May IA, 1883, Hail Caine spent his
boyhood days On the Isle Of Man, where
he went TO live with relatives when
young. His early years we're lived IN
conditions Of poverty. When q young
man he went to Liverpool, where he OBJ
tanned . position on the Liverpool Mer-
curry. Newspaper writing, however, did
not appeal to him: he wanted 70 write
novels. and, prompted by this ambition,
he asked for and accepted reduction
Of salary Ia order that he might devote
considerable time TO writing.
Subsequently Game came 70 London,
where he lived with Dante Gabrie
Roseth. the poet-painter, a. . sort Of
secretary companion. This position he
continued 70 occupy until Roeettt's
death, April 9, 1852. For nearly so
years Hall Catne has produced plays
and novels. He was knighted In 1918.
II Is understood that he Is now en-
gaged in writing his own version Of the
life Of Christ
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Evening star., 1928-05-15
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Seward daily gateway., 1928-12-10
BENQUET RENDERED ID
 ANCHORAGE CARERS

Honoring the Anchorage high school basketball team, and root CTS, about 70 guests, members of the faculty. students and friends assembled at a banquet in the Grill last evening, given by the Seward high school.
 The banquet room was decorat- ed in the school colors, blue and white, and in orange and black, the Anchorage colors. Toastmas- ter Francis Leslie called for speeches and Mrs. Wright, coach for the Anchorage squad; Professor Bath, Cecil Leslie and May Iceland, the latter two captains, responded.
 Dancing followed the banquet until a late hour. The Misses Elsie Leslie and Juanita Lavell furnish ed the music, playing the piano and the violin, respectively.