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Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Book Bindery
Business Here

f. J. Sonncnburg has opened a
book bindery to be known as the
Pioneer Bindcry at 211 South Sixth
street.
The opening Of the bindcry marks
a new industry for the city and is
expected to be great convenience
to business establishments in the
valley. Previous to this time it has
been necessary to send all such work
to points at considerable distance,
necessarily entertaining delay.
The new shop, which is at the
rear of the Elite Printing company
but being conducted entirely inde.-
pendantly, is equipped with all of
the modern machinery used in bind
ing work. The shop is able to handle
all form of work such as binding,
paper ruling and loose leaf devices.
These are all made from raw mater
ials at the shop.
The shop is also in position to
rebind Libraries and to take care of
binding work for office records.
Gold lettering work Will also De
done.
Sonnenburg has been in the bus
mess of binding for many years,
beginning work at the Riverside
Press office. During the last two
years he has been foreman of the
Blum Beck company in Los Angeles,
which employees force of 40 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
MISS JULIA GROGAN
AND MICHAEL DOTEY
MARRIED IN YUMA

Announcemnt of the marriage O.
Miss Julia Grogan and Michael J..
Dovey, both of this city. was re-
oeived by friends here last night,
following the quiet ceremony which
was solemnized IN Yuma late yes
terday afternoon by Rev. Father
Payas of the Catholic church.
creeping their plans secret, the
young couple completely surprised
their many friends. They returned
to FL Centre today, and will make
their future home here.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Dovcy are
well-kEown and popular residents of
this city. Mrs. 0ovcy is tie daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. 2. II. Grogan.
and has resided here for a number
of years. %he is n graduate of Cen
trail Union high school, and is pro-
minent in church and musical cir
clos. She has occupied the position
of secretary in the Agricultural Ex-
tension Service branch here for
some years.
Mr.. Dovcv has been a resident or
III Centre for the past three years.
His former home is Toronto, Cana
da. He is a World War veteran,
having served with the Canadian
army for four years, including ser
vices overseas. Since coming TO
this city, he has been connected
with the Southern Pacific Railroad
and occupies the position of sec
rotary to the district freight and
passenger agent.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Dovev are un-
usually popular and have wide
circle of friends who are awaiting
their return to extend their best
wishes.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Tenor
Pleases Large
Local Audience

Presenting n program of unusual
variety, the well known japanese
tenor and Victor artist, Yoshiye
Fuiiwara. sang last evening to n
large audience at the State Street
Christian Church. The concert was
given for the benefit of the Ell Cen
tro japanese Sunday School and the
Brawley japanese Methodist church,
and received the loyal support OF
the entire local japanese colony.
Masses of bright colored flowers
were arranged on the platform, and
prettily dressed japanese girls acs-
ed us usherS.
Fuiiwara S program was compos-
ed of five groups, the opening one
being four Italian songs, "Ombr;:
Mai Fu,' Handel; "Eiolette,
Searlatti: "Panis Angelicus, >
Frank; and "Song of the Palanquin
Bearers, Shaw. These were fol
lowed by five songs bv Yamada.
" N:jiu San va" (Quarter Moono E,
:" Sutete Negi' (Song of Onion) g,
"Karasu no Ban" (Crow and
Sparrow,) "Tonbo Gaeri' Drag
onflv,) and "Oki-no Kamome
(Sca Gull.4
Fuiiwara gave these native ia
panese songs with unusual delicacy
of expression and tone shading
which enhanced the charm of the
compositions themselves.
His second japanese group con-
sisted of "Chidori (PlovcrD Ko-
noyc; "Hakone Hachire' (Song o.
Hokone Mountain,) an old Japa-
ncsc air by an unknown composer;
" Habu-no Minato' (The Port Of
Habu) and "Hoko-o Osamctc :
(Song of Whaler,) Nakayama; and
Tabino Tori (Roaming Swar-
low,) Fuiii. These songs, given
with much warmth of interpreta
tion, were enthusiastically encored.
The English group, by Kreisler,
. The Old Refrain, "The Home
Song and "Cradle Song Full
wara sang with happy blending
of tenderness and precision, and in
his final numbers, arias from 'To-
sea- and "Manon Leseaut' by
Puccini. his voice developed uncx-
pected power and resonance, bring
ing the program to dramatic con-
clusion.
TIL artist will appear in a pro-
gram tonight at the Brawley High
School.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
MEMBERS OF LIONS
CLUB GUESTS AT
BRIDGE DINNER

Las Flores was the scene Of de-
liphtful bridge dinner given last
night bv the ladies of the FL Cen
tro Lions Club for their husbands
Covers were laid at small tables
niaces being arranged for is. WASH,
ington's birthday place cards ana
streamers OF red, white and blue
developed the patriotic motif. Cen
tering each of the tables was a
miniature lion in jungle setting,
During the dinner hour, clever
entertainment was given by the
wives of different club members,
Appropriate to the Washington ;
birthday season, truthful
evening was said to be in order. y
clever QUESTIONABLE, with interro-
cations both pertinent and lmpert-
inent. under the direction of Mrs.
Don c. Bitter and Mrs. B. D. Bib
bins was used in an endeavor to
extract various pieces of informal
icn desired by the wives from dit
ferent husbands.
\ skit, burlesquing a meeting OF
the Fl Centre Lions Club and a
group Of its well known members,
was given by Mesdames J. c. Nealc,
Fred Kenyon, Harry Becker, Fred
/. Nuttall and Elton Christian.
Bridge completed the successful
evening. with Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper
J.. Travers winning first prize, Mr.
and Mrs. John T. Rice, the second,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Christian, third,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred P. Nuttall
fourth.
Mrs. Elton Christian was in charge
cf general arrangements, assisted
Lv Mesdamcs Fred Kenyon, Harry
Ieckcr. Fred p. Nuttal, t. Il. Gun
bingham and J. c. Ncale.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
WORLD DAY OF
PRAYER WILL BE
DESERTED FRIDAY

In common with thousands of cit
les and towns throughout the Chris
tian world, the World Day of
Prayer will be observed in this city
on Friday. Services will be con
ducted at the State Street Christian
church, both morning and afternoon.
Miss Sarah J. Reed, representa-
tive of the Council of Women for
Home Missions here, today told
something of the day $ significance.
Tho Council of Women for
Home Missions and the Federation
Of Woman 5 Boards of Foreign
Missions. two national interdenomi-
national organizations of women s
boards of 2S denominations. some
years ago decided to cooperate in
observing a World Day of Prayer
for all Christian missionary efforts.
con this day, which is always
the first Friday in Lent, all Chris
tian women of any church, or of
no church, are asked to spend some
part of the day, if not all, in PRAYER
for the blessing of God upon all
countries, nations and races. Pray
crs center particularly about the
idea of world understanding and
world peace. :
The Day of PRAYER will be observ-
ed in Brawlev for the north end of
the valley and in FL Centre for the
south end.
The morning program mere will
consist of a period of devotlons, be
ginning at 10 a. III. Devotions will
be in charge of Mrs. F. I. Shepherd,
and music by Mrs. J. d. Foss. DR..
Theodore Ficldgrave. pastor and So
cial worker among the East Indian
students at the University of Cali
fornia at Berkeley, will address the
morning session.
Those who can remain for the en-
tire day are asked to bring their
own lunches. Coffee will be served
bv the ladies of the Central FEEDER
alton of Missionary Societies.
The afternoon program will be of
special interest because of the
manv local people of various church
es and nationalities who will par
ticipate. Breaking Down of Bar
riers' is the subject for the after
noon.
The offerings of money that are
given are to be divided between the
Council of Women for Home Mis-
sions and the Federation of Wom-
ans Boards of Foreign Missions.
This is the only appeal these bodies
make in public way. The salary
and expenses of Miss Reed. the local
representative, have thus far been
provided entirely by Council of
Women for Home Missions.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
DELIGHTFUL PARTY
GIVEN BY MESD4NES
STAFFORD, TONDRO

Mrs. w. A. Tondro and Mrs. Du-
ane Stafford were hostesses at one
of the charming affairs of the open
ing spring season when they presid-
ed at Il bridge luncheon at the Ton
dro home on Wensley avenue yes
terday. Spring flowers in profus
ion. shading through the pastel
shades, and accessories to match,
made the affair most attractive.
Places were arranged at quartet
tables, where cards, nut cups and
other pretty decorations were used.
Assisting the hoStesses throughout
the day were Mesdames Pcrcic
Thacker and A. W. Bunte
Prizes at bridge were won by
Mcsdames Wesley He'll, first; W. s.
HendIv of CaleXico. second. and B.
d. Bibbins, third
Those bidden included Mesdames
Pcrcie Thacker, \. W. Bunte, Dale
Ramsey, B. E. Lemons. J. J. Green.
4. H. Keller, J l.. Travcrs, G. G.
Bcynon, w. f. Smith. w. +. North.
John r. Zurcher, F. B. Ingle, \. B.
Arnold, Ralph Reynolds. 4. w.
Schenman, L. L. Martin, 3. D. Bib
bins, Fred Kenyon and S. Emmett
Allen.
McsdamcS r. G. Clcmons. Harry
Horton, Fred P. Nuttall, +. w. Fer
ris. Il. p Moore. f. D. Jacobs, W.
j. Reid, Mont !. Reid. Romeo Smith,
Charles Long. f. J. Mack. Chester
Macarthur, Morrison. Wesley He'll,
Frank Weir, E. NJ. Maurcr, Wooda
Blcsv, David /. Goodrich, c. W.
Maitland, G.. L. Hall, L. r. Philley
and {. $. Thatcher.
Mesdamcs \. b. Hanson. ]. L.
Davis, r. \. Chestnut. r. o. Bridges.
J. W. TYLER. W. H. Tyler Jr.. H. G.
Jones, Charles +. Soncs, G. f. Mann.
\. y. Bucklin. Elmer A. Todd, D. B.
Roberts, r. Y. Watson, Robert w.
Campbell. Edwin o. Carter. Warren
Curricr, II. c. Diller, Hugh T. Os-
borne, T. c. Lanicr, and Miss Helen
j. Scott. FL Centre; H. Y. Gray, I'm
perial, and W. S. Hendry, Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
STATE OFFICERS
OF ". c. T. L. TO BE
ENTERTAINED HERE

Plans for the entertainment of
group of state officers of the WO-
man 5 Christian Temperance Union,
who will visit FL Centre on Satur-
day and Sunday as part of the
statewide speaking tour which they
are conducting against the nomina-
tion of presidential candidates
known to have anti-prohibition
views, are now being made.
The visiting officials, headed by
Mrs. Eva Wheeler, state president,
will speak at meetings held at the
Hotel Barbara Worth both Saturday
morning and afternoon, and will ap-
pear in the different churches on
Sunday morning. Sunday evening
special service, for which a mum
Der of churches will unite, will be
held at the Christian church, where
the officers will occupy leading
place on the program.
Saturday 5 program will open
with meeting at 10 O'Clock on the
mezzanine floor of the Hotel Bar
bara Worth. Luncheon will be
served at the Hotel at noon, and
the meeting continued in the after
noon. An address by Mrs. Wheeler,
which will be given early in the aft
crnoon, will be one of the important
features of the days program, full
details of which will be announced
in a later issue of the Press.
All w. C. T. L. members and 9TH
ers interestedh in attending the
j luncheon are asked to telephone
Mrs. Sarah Stack, S33-J, to make
; reservations.
| Saturday night there will be a
Mother and Daughter banquet at
! the Methodist social hall, at which
/ the visiting officials will be pres
. ent. \ fine entertainment program
including a playlet by Holtvillc
high school students and music by
the Central high school glee club
/ will be given.
Mcmbers of the party who will be
here with Mrs. Wheeler arc Mrs
Hattie {. Young. state recording
secretary; Miss Alma Squires, state
] secretary Of Young peoples branch
j cs; and Miss Mary p. Johnson, state
/ field secretary of the l.. T. L.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Leading Ohian
Condemns Action
of State Chamber

That the Ohio Chamber of Com
mcrcc in passing a resolution de-
trimcntal to the Swing Johnson or
Boulder Dam legislation is not cX-
pressing the general attitude Of resi-
dents of its own state is indicated
in a copy Of letter sent to the
secretary of the chamber by ". L..
Ross, president Of the Nickel Plate
railroad, with headquarters in Clcvc-
land.
Ross in the letter indicates that
while he has much respect for the
cham Der as an Ohio institution and
feels that il has done much con-
structive work in the state, he frank
~ declares that he feels that it is
none Of Ohio S business relative to
what is done on the Boulder Dam
project.
The letter in part reads:
"Mv personal views are very
strong in debating to me, that it is
20 part Of our business, in Ohio,
whether the Boulder Dam is con
structcd or not It local matter
for the states west or the ROCKY
Mountains to determine whether or
not they desire to utilize the nat
uraI resources and advantages in
providing for irrigation and provid-
Ing for power How they wish to
finance the project and how the in
terest should be divided, as be-
tween states, is purely their quest
len.
"The money provided through
President Rooseyelt's 5 efforts, for
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Bixler Fined on
Liquor Charge

O. G. Bixler, -, who conducts an
auto camp in the vicinity of Holt
vile was arraigncd before Judge +.
Mayficld yesterday afternoon on a
charge of unlawful possession of in
toxicating liquor. He entered
plea of guilty to the charge and was
sentenced to pay a fine of 500 or
serve 100 days in the county Jail.
He paid the fine.
The arrest was made shortly aft
cr noon yesterday by attaches of
the sheriff's office, who visited the
camp conducted by Bixler and re-
turned with the defendant and a.
bout pint of alleged intoxicating
liquor. The deputies making the
raid were Ball, Wright, Sharp and
McClellapd.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
ELM NOTES
CPress Staff Correspondent

=. (Press Staff Correspondent -.
ELM, Feb. 22.-Mrs. Matte
Boone went to Los Angeles Friday
to visit friends.
Dorothy TAYLOR of San Diego is
visiting with friends and relatives
Lonnic Dawes has gone to Ariz-
ona.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. Boone and
son Edward and Woodrow Taylor
recently returned from San Diego
where they enjoyed a several day s
visit.
Atlas Davis was a recent visitor
from San Diego.
Minnie Trammcl was hostess at n
merry party Monday afternoon, the
occasion being her 10th birthday.
An enjoyable afternoon was spent
playing games. Refreshments were
served to the following; Mrs. NJ.
Berry, Mary Weiss, Alice Boone,
Ora Frost, Hazel Thomas, La Verne
Boone, Julia DeltnO, Bob Berry,
and Edward DeltnO.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Enjoyable Dance
Given In Honor
of Produce Men

In honor of the produce men who
are spending the season here, Mr..
and Mrs. Will R. Conway of the Ho-
tel Barbara Worth last night gave
a successful dance in the Blue Room
of the hotel A large number of
produce men, their ladies and a few
guests enjoyed the delightful affair.
Special accordian numbers, given
by Billy Robertini of San Francisco,
who is radio artist of considerable
note, were features of the evening.
An elaborate buffet supper was
served during the late hours of the
evening. Approximately 800 guests
were in attendance, including n
number of produce mems wives
who came down from the coast spe-
cially for the event.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

the Roosevelt Dam, was loaned and
is being paid back to the govern
ment. The Water Users Association
organization, in Salt River valley,
manufacture and sell electricity and
they sell water. / think if all ir-
rigation projects and natural re-
sources could be used in the same
manner the benefits would be gen
cral and their efforts would create
much aatioaal wealth.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
To Be Sold
By Farm Bureau

Advance sales of tickets TO the
Old Time Barn Dance given by the
Farm Rurcau at tho Red Wing
Pavilion. Brawlcv, Friday indicate
large attendance and increased I'M
tcrcst in the sale of the Four Door
ChrysIcr Sedan which will take
place at that time.
Each person paying 1928 Farm
Bureau dues is entitled to partici-
pate in the sale Of the ear, also
those who have purchased tickets.
Fridays program will include a
number of oId-timc dances, lanciers,
Virginia reels, quadrilles and "hoc
downs.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Social BrevitieS

Mrs. Roy F.. Brcedlove was host.
ess at a delightful bridge luncheon,
given at her country home yester-
day in honor of her aunt, Mrs. Her
/ bert H. Henking of Gallipolis, O.,
who is visiting here for several
weeks. Decorations carried out Il
gay color scheme of red, white and
blue in a novel manner.
Places were arranged for Mes
Fawcett, Arthur Edgar, Edgar A.
Nance. James w. Glassford. F. r.
c. Fenton. j. ID. Adams, John +.
Andrews Jr., Ross T. Hickcox, Paul
Blenkiron, c. S. Kegley and the
hostess. First prize at bridge went
to Mrs. Edgar, second to Mrs. Holt
and consolation to Mrs. Fenton.
Mrs. Henking received the attract
i've guest prize.
The Music Section of the Won
an Ten Thousand Club will meet
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
at the home of Mrs. F. A. Burger.
Nine. Katherine Ward Kupclian
will continue the study, talking on
"Simple Musical Forms.' and also
on the construction of the piano.
Mrs. r. H. Cary entertained the
members of her bridge club at her
home Monday for delightful aft
ernoon. The Washington birthday
motif was carried out in the deco
rations and refreshments which
were served following the games.
Prizes were won by Mrs. f. W. Fer
ris, first; Mrs. r. P. Moore, second,
and Mrs. C. S. Thatcher, consolation
Mrs. John Tyler received the guest
prize.
Those present were Mesdames R.
P. Moore, Sem Bacon, Chester Me
Laren. c. S. Thatcher, Neil Hick-
cox, H. !. Freddy, B. f. Lemons,
John r. Zurcher, J. w. Glasgow, f.
w. Ferris, and the hostess, members,
and Mesdames \. NJ. Williams,
Dwight Smith, John Tyler, and j.
B. McNeece, guests.
The W. G.. T. L. will hold a brief
meeting at the home of Mrs. Sarah
Stack Friday afternoon at 200
o clock. The meeting is a regular
meeting. and will be made as short
as possible, in courtesy to the all
day World Prayer program at the
Christian church. Plans for the en-.
tertainment of the visiting state of
-. H. 1isa1rccDI
Mrs. A. C. Hurlburt s Bible Glass
held a successful all day meeting
at the home of Mrs. w. j. Clements
yesterday. Over 90 members were
in attendance for the pot luck lunch
con served at noon. Miss Katherine
Deitz of New York City was the
speaker of the day, talking on the
work of the Y. w. c. A., of which
she is a representative, in foreign
lands. Mesdames George A. Hart
man, G.. G.. Tucker and J. J. Rank
assisted Mrs. Clements as hostesses.
Pupils of Mrs. Hazel \. Baker
will hold their annual mid-year re-
cital at the Baker home, 665 He'll
avenue, Thursday night. A fine
program, including duets and solos,
all Of which will be given from
memory has been arranged. Friends
and relatives of the pupils are in
vitcd to attend. A reception will
be held following the recital.
Ladies of st. Marv's Catholic
chnreh sponsored a successful and
well attended bridge party at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Stewart
last night. Mrs. w. j. Mcaghcr and
Louis McManus won first prize a;
bridge, and Miss Dorothy Weir and
Bert Rooms. consolation awards.
Mrs. Stewart was assisted in serv'
ing refreshments by Mesdames p.
A. Thaanum and Fred GianOla.
Autn TnRn Sold
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

J. Is StnOOl Dduk dCCbuht lOf HIS DlIlu
day, which was February 21st.
The Good Citizenship Club has
received an invitation to taffy
pull at Ruth Riddle s home.
Mrs. Smith S sister Iramae Hub
bard from San Bernardino is visit
ing the IA grade this week.
Wednesday, February % Harding
school children enjoyed short pro-
gram given by the children of the
"a grade.
Mrs. Reid s class gave the story
of the chopping down of the cherry
tree. Mrs. Harrigan s class gave Il
flag drill. Some patriotic songs were
sung by the school. This concluded
the program.
The two la classes are doing
some very interesting work now. The
children have finished complete
books and are now making covers
and putting them together. When
this is finished each child will have
reader which he has made all by
himself. Another project is the MAX
ing of alphabet books By each child
in the | y classes all the way through
aud attractive covers on them when
finished.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Harding

The IA and 4-B grades. Of the
Mckinley and Harding schools are
going to have a track meet this
friday afternoon at Mckinley. The
cN ents are rs follows: 30 yard dash,
running broad jump, relays, baseball
throw for distance, standing broad
jump, high jump and a tug of war
Both schools are working SorE
lard for the championship.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Mckinley School

II. c. Coc, county superintendent
of schools, visited Mckinley School
Tuesday, February 81. He visited
each room. He is much interested
in the girls and poys.
Mrs. Stevens is i'll and absent
from school. Mrs. Ruth Griffin is
substituting for her.
The fourth grades of the Harding
and Mckinley schools are going to
have a track meet Friday at . o.
clock on the Mckinley grounds. Six
events are planned and include run
ming, jumping, and baseball throw
for distance.
Lincoln Washington Program
Song Washington Birthday, 2B
class.
Like George Washington: Ken
meth Lambeth, Juan Kirkpatrick,
La Mar Gillett.
The Making of the Flag, Evelyn
Russell and David Hamilton.
George Washington and the Cher
ry Tree. four IA boys.
Lincoln: Seven "a boys.
Harmonica solo, James Towers.
Abraham Lincoln, "A class.
Flag song, 1B, IA, 2B pupils.
Flag of Our Hearts, Margaret Cc-
ell.
Abraham Lincoln, the Rail-split-
ter. Three 4B boys.
Song-Littlc George Washington.
IA class.
Reading: Another Washington,
Laurence Cook.
Mt. Vernon Bells: Ten "A pupils.
Cornet solo--Eugcnc Becker.
Song by school-America.
Flag Salute.
Star Spanglcd Banner: Leonard
Fox.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
ITEMS OF CURRENT INTEREST
FROM Ell CENTRO'S SCHOOLS

lis school bank account for his BIRTH
day, which was February 21st.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

Robert Thacker Of the IA grade
received twenty dollars to put in
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Lincoln School

LlNCOIN OCHUUI
Up to date the various rooms of
the Lincoln school have deposited in
the banks of FL Centre the follow
ing amounts: Mrs. McCrory, 7B,
SPLIT; Mr.. Axtcll, Ga, $76.5S; Miss
Forht, Ga, $3.50; Miss Ettcr, 6B,
433.27; Mrs. Kirkland, 5A, $20.ls;
Mrs. Kendall, "a. $l26.36; Mrs.
Naffcr, 5B, $2I.S5. The total is
434j.j9. BY Don Rex.
The Lincoln school is celebrating
Washington 5 birthday with an APP
propriate program, consisting of
songs, poems, dramatizations and
rcadings.-By Ethel Dancnburg.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

Mrs. Stevens is i'll and absent
from school. Mrs. Ruth Griffin is
substituting for her.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

The Good Citizenship Club has
received an invitation to taffy
pull at Ruth Riddle s home.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

Mrs. Smith S sister Iramae Hub
bard from San Bernardino is visit
ing the "A grade this week.