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Evening star., 1929-12-21
CHANGES ARE EFFECTED
IN MODERN BASEMENT
Provision Is Made for Mechanical
Laundry and Recreation of
Living "Departments.n

Twenty-Five years ago basement
was a large, eXcavated space under
meath the house which was always dark
and frequently damp. 1t contained a
furnace, a coal bin some fruit shelves
in one corner lot of miscellaneous
tools in another corner, perhaps some
ancient furniture, too good to throw
away but not good enough to use, in a
third corner and dingy wash tubs on a
bcnch at one side, with a layer of dust
lying thick over all.
A modern basement is also a large
cXcaVatod space underneath a house,
but it is never dark nor damp and is
divided up into smaller spaces, each a
department serving special purpose
and in regular use. These departments
might be called the mechanical depart
ment, the laundry department and the
recreational or living department.
The mechanical department provides,
first of all, for the heating plant.
The laundry department is very diff
ferent from the old bench with wash
tubs and wringer piled on it. 1t con-
running hot and cold water, which are
designed to be used in connection with
a washing machine. wringer and rust
less metal clothes chute that eliminate
labor.
There may also be cold room for
storage purposes, tool room where the
handy man makes needed repairs and
builds conveniences for use within and
without the house.
Finally, there is the recreation depart
ment, with very likely fireplace and
built-in seats. Heating plants make
this department possible.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

What is "Donatio causa mortis"?
And Just what is a "Debenture"? And
what does escrow" mean?
These and other terms more or less
commonly used in real estate transac-
tions, which may be Greek" to one
buying or selling real estate for the first
time are defined in land dictionary"
Real Estate Boards for the benefit Of
the public.
Here are some definitions:
Abstract of title-A summary of the
important parts of the document affect
ing the title to real estate from the be-
ginning of available records up to the
present time.
debt owed by periodic payments.
Appurtenances Everything which
constitutes a part of the real estate,
such as buildings. structures, fences,
trees, etc.
Accretion-Soil which is added to land
along shore from natural causes.
Broker-One who, as an agent. nego-
tiates the purchase, sale, exchange or
lease Of real estate for others.
Conservator-One who handles the
property of an idiot, lunatic, person dis
tracted, spendthrift or drunkard.
Debenture-An acknowledgment OF a
debt in the nature of bond, usually
used by corporation in form conven-
lent to be bought and sold as invest
mentS. 1t is in the nature of mort
gage and conferS right in equity to
charge or security on personal chatteis,
but differs from mortgage in that it
does not confer on the grantee the legal
title or ordinary rights of ownership.
Donatio causa mortis-A gift of per-
sonal property made during what is
supposed by the giver to be his last sick
ness. to take effect in case of death re-
sulting from such sickness.
Dower-That portion of, or interest
in. the real estate of a deceased hus-
band which the law gives to his widow
during her life.
Easement-The right which one per-
son has to use the land Of another for
a specific purpose, as for a right of way,
air. light, sewers, etc.
Escrow-The placing of money and
documents in a real estate transaction
in the hands of a disinterested party to
be released on fulflllment OF certain
conditions.
Fee simple-An estate in absolute in
heritance-that is to the holder and his
heirs-clear of any condition, limitation
or restriction to particular heirs.
Junior mortgage-Where there Is
more than one mortgage those not hav-
ing first claim are called junior mort
cages.
Mortgage-The conveyance Of an es-
tate in land by way of pledge for the
security of debt to become void on the
payment of it.
Mortgagee-The lender to whom real
estate is transferred as pledge for
loan.
Mortgagor-The owner of real estate
who gives a mortgage.
Joint tenancy-A method whereby
several owners possess real estate, the
ownership passing to surviving persons
until only one remains. he then holding
fee simple. which passes to his heirs;
Tenants in common-Where several
parties together own real estate. which
Evening star., 1929-12-21
URUGUAYAN FLIGHT
is RESUMED BY TWO
South American and French Com
panion Start in Mail Plane.
Wrecked Machine Dismantled.
Dy the Associated Press.

3y the Associated PreSS.
NATAL, Brazil, December 21.-The
Uruguayan transatlantic aviator. Mai
Ta6eo Larre-Borges, and his French
companion, Lieut.. Leon Challe, will
leave today in an aeropostal plane for
Rio de Janeiro.
They will continue later In the same
plane for Montevideo, capital of Uru-
quay, which was the destination of
their flight this week from Seville
The flight ended In crackup not far
from here.
At dinner given the aviators yester-
day by the aviation club of the State
of Rio Grande d1 Norte, Maj. Larre
said the two men were in the air Al
hours, negotiating the $500 miles from
Seville. Their speed was hampered
considerably by adverse winds.
Their plane, which was wrecked In
their forced landing, is being dis
mantled and will be shipped either
to France or Rio de Janeiro.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

ley H. Miller, the only persons who will
be in st. Clements Protestant Episcopal
Chapel when the ceremony Is per-
formed. will be the parents. DR.. and
Mrs. C. A. Wills of Berkeley; Mr.. and
Mrs Frederick S. Moody of San Fran
cisco and the bridegroom's brother and
sister -in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Corbitt
Moody of Burlingame. Calf.
"A wedding breakfast will be served at
the Wills home after the ceremony.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Art Students Bid on Home.

MUNICH (P).-An association OF
American art students here, backed by
the Rockefeller Foundation, tried to buy
at auction the home of the late Franz
Won Stuck, internationally known artist
but it was bid in by the family for
$4,000. The Americans wanted it for
a club house. Princess Hermine and
the former Gear Of Bulgaria also bid.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Dining Rooms Wired Best.

Dining rooms are more completely
wired for electric service than other
rooms in typical homes according to a
nationwide survey completed recently
for the Society for Electrical Develop
ment, says a writer in Domestic Com
merce.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
MISS WILLS TO WEAR
SUIT FOR WEDDING
Tennis Champion Will Have No
Flowers-0nly Immediate
Family to Attend.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERKELEY, Calf, December 21.-.
Helen Wills, queen of tennis, will weas
a brown ensemble, not wedding gown,
when she becomes the bride of Fred
erick S. Moody, jr., San Francisco
broker, here Monday.
Announcement of the wedding details
here yesterday disclosed that Miss Wills
costume would be of Partisan design,
with felt hat and accessories to match.
All the garments were purchased
abroad. It was also announced that
Miss Wills would wear no flowers.
In addition to the bride and bride
groom snd the minister. the Rev. Lind
Evening star., 1929-12-21

The value Of windows to building
from esthetic and utilitarian aSpeo0I
can scarcely be overemphasized. Wfn-l
dows have profound spiritual func-
ton to perform in that they not only
express the spirit of the building but
also bring in the great out-of- f-doors.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Strength of Woods Shown.

The Forest Service has recently IS
sued reference tables, based on tests
over a 15-year period showing the
strength of 129 different species of
domestic woods, including the CONNER
cially important hardwoods and conf
ferS.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Home in Good Taste
BY SARA HILAND.

Here are shown four accessories which
do much to lend charm to bedroom
for it is really these little odd pieces
which make the room successful as
much as the so-called more important
articles.
The tall, slender table is really very
practical, for, although it appears to be
almost too delicate to be sturdy yet it
has two shelves beneath the top, these
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Columns Give Stately Touch.

Many dwellings are given a touch of
classic elegance by the use of few
stately columns. Correctly proportioned
according to the five orders of archi-
lecture, special construction features
assure long service.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
NAVAL MANS HOME SOLD.
Lieut.. Cash's Dwelling Purchased
by H. Kuenzel.

Herman Kuenzel Of Lawrence, Mass,
has purchased the Washington home of
Lieut.. John Cash, U. s. N, Port Au
Prince, Haiti.
The property Is located at e21 Ham
lin street northeast and the transaction
was handled through the Office Of L. V.
Thacker.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

HAVANA (P).-May 20, 1890, has been
set for the opening Of 1870 miles Of addi-
tional pavement on the Central high.
way. This will give q modern road from
Havana to Santiago de Cuba and Pinar
del Rio.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

MAY God bless long, happy and
prosperous life" was the message in
scribed on a grain of rice recently sent
from Delhi India, museum to F. o.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

After q wedding tour Of two or three
weeks the young couple viii be at home
in San Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
BIRTHDAY PARTY @
AT HORTON HOME

Celebrating the tenth birthday of
her daughter, Mary katherine,
Mrs, Harry Horton entertained with
an Easter party, assisted by Mrs.
Clarence Smith and Mrs. Fred Nut
tall.
The children were delighted with
an Easter story, read by Mrs. Smith,
and then enjoyed various games.
ending in gay egg hunt, after
which delicious refreshments were
served. Those winning prizes dur
ing the afternoon were Louise Shaw
and Kathleen Stevens and all the
children received attractive favors
of baskets of Easter eggs.
Invited guests were: Mildred Rob
erts, Louise Shaw, Margaret Nous
seau. Ellen LowitZki, Kathleen Ste
ems, Ruth Riddle. Rosemary Daniels,
Dorothy Lou Gillian, Lucille Bey-
non, Margaret Chestnut, Geraldine
johnson. Florence Mckenzie. Kath-
crime Jane Henderson, Marjorie
Hovey, Ethek Pearl Cross, Betty
Reid, Janet Reed, Glynadean Utley,
Louann Nuttall. and Barbara and
Mary Katherine Horton.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
r. b. WHITELAWS
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

While Walden McPhcrrin enter
tanned group of children at the
Fox Imperial Theatre Saturday
night, his guests being the Misses
Katherine Louise Huston, Beatrice
Seaton of Beverly Hills, Ruth
Whitelaw, PeggyWhitelaw, and hel
house guest, Miss Cosette Smith
and Jimmie Huston, the parents en-
ioyed an evening of bridge at the
r. b. Whitelaw home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Huston, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy McPherrin, Mr. and
Mrs. J. d. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs
Dorsey Whitelaw, who were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitelaw
for the evening, and after the pic
turc was over, the theatre party re.
turned to the Whitelaw home where
delicious refreshments were served.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
RECITAL
AT REID HOME

A charming Easter party and
ital was held at the home OF
rs. Ruth Teeple Reid on Holt
venue Saturday afternoon. 1t was
fifth Of a series of monthly
acitais given by her pupils and the
ature Of the afternoon was the
playing of little six year old Phoebe
s8ruwcll who executed her piece re-
markably for child cf h'r age,
transposing it in four different
keys Mrs. Reid was assisted by
Marjorie Moore, Betty Tipps and
Phoebe GruweI.
Pupils present were STANLEY Ryer
son, Munson Dowd, Helen Dowd,
David Roberts, Georgiana Sones,
Katherine Nuffer, Eleanor Chill
ders, Phoebe Gruwell, Leo johnson,
Kathleen Stevens, John King, Annie
Lee Rapson, Leonard Stevens,
Betty Tipps and Mesdames NJ. !.
Dowd, Charles Childers, B. NJ. Cru
well, and Mrs. J. P. Nuffer were
guests of the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
EGG HUNT AT
CITY PARK IS
HUGE SUCCESS

Five hundred children or more
under the age of 10 years spem part
of Saturday afternoon under the
trees of city park hunting brightly
colored eggs. Despite the wind that
made things trifle unpleasant the
kids had the time of their lives.
Everyone of them went home with
basket of candy eggs and many
of them with prizes.
The Easter egg hunt was the
first annual affair of its kind to be
staged by tho Junior chamber of
commerce. The younger business
men of the city spent several weeks
in arranging the fun for the chill
drcn and We're amply repaid by the
success of the venture.
Long before the zero hour of ,
p. N. the children of the city start
ed for the scene of the hunt. They
gathered around the bandstand and
when Mrs. Kendall B. Perkins az
rived to tell them her newest Easter
story it was estimated that more
than 500 were at the park.
Mrs. Perkins had some difficulty
making her voice audible to all of
them because of the wind but
aquitted herself well. While she was
telling the story Troop No. Of the
Boy Scouts was busy hiding the
hundreds of eggs made available by
merchants of the city.
After the hunt each of the chill
dren was given a basket of candy
eggs and the prizes they won.
The children of the east side had
a similar party of their own, TIN"
Junior chamber members supplying
the eggs and prizes.
Much of the success of the chill
dren s party, according to those
actively engaged in staging it is
credited to Mike Zavala, George
Wilson and Mrs. Kendall b. Perkins.
These three worked hard and
through their efforts gave the chill.
drcn of the city an ENJOYABLE after
noon which is expected to be re-
peatcd each year.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
EASTER BREAKFAST
AT TONDRO HOME

A lovely Easter breakfast was
given by Mrs. w. A. Tondro for the
friends of her daughter, Barbara,
yesterday morning. The Tondro
home was beautifully decorated in
lavender and yellow flowers, the
decorations being appropriate to
the day, and the guests received
dainty corsages of yellow and
lavender flowers tied with dainty
bows of yellow tulle. After the
breakfast the girls attended the
Easter services at their respective
churches.
Mrs. Tondro was assisted by Miss
Helen Scott and by her daughter,
Margaret Tondro. Those who enjoy
cd the delicious breakfast were:
Marjorie Moore, Marjorie, Never,
Ruth Whitelaw, Peggy Wmtelaw,
cosetto Smith, Ada Bess Beynon,
Lillian Mccormick and Lou Anna
Cunningham of Los Angeles, Mar
garet Hill, Jane Anderson, Harriet
Stafford, Helen McLaren, and Bar
bara Tondro.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
MRS. L. c. HOUSE
EINTERTAINS CLUB

Mrs. L. c. House entertained her
bridge club Saturday afternoon at
her home on Sandalwood avenue.
The house was prettily decorated
with sweet peas and ranuculi in
yellows and pinks, and the Easter
motif was carried out in tho table
decorations and appointments, a
huge Easter egg forming the center
piece, surrounded by tall green
candles, and gay favors and place
cards completing the attractive pic
ture.
Bridge followed the delicious
luncheon, Mrs. Jerry Asher win
ing first prize, Mrs. j. d. Adams,
second, and Mrs. j. w. Glassford,
guest prize.
Guests of Mrs. House were Mes
danes C. w. Allison of Los Angeles,
G. Z. Coggins, j. w. Glassford, and
Frank Lathrop. Club members pres
cnt included j. S. Jones, j. ID.
Adams, Henry Loud, sJerry Asher,
Earle G. Davis, and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
PRETTY TEA GIVEN
FOR YOUNGER SET

\ charming tea, in honor of her
daughter, Elba, was given Saturday
afternoon by Mrs. Ray C. Roberts
at her home on Len Rey avenue
The house was beautifully decor
ated in pink sweetpeas, pink being
the color scheme used in the table
decorations and appointments.
The guests played games and
danced, having delightful after
noon, at the end of which dainty re-
freshments were served. Those en-
ioying Mrs. Roberts hospitality
were the Misses Ruth Whitelaw,
Peggy Whitelaw, Norma Benton,
Virginia and Genevievc Gianola,
Katherine MaclNor, Anna May
Morris of CalcXico, and Elba
Roberts.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
EASTER PARTY.
FOR CHILDREN

4 charming Easter party was Civ
en- Saturday afternoon by Mrs. I.
L. Skinner at her home on Holt ave-
nue. fer her children, Marie and Ann.
The house was attractive in the
Easter decorations and the children
had gay time playing games after
which refreshments were served.
Children present were Marjorie
and Reed Anderson, Jane Aubrey,
Lenora and Barbara Costello, Boyn-
ten and Patty Hickcox, Barbara and
Ellen Handy, Marilyn Carey, Joane
McKim and Luray Mouser Jr. of
Imperial, Marilyn and Suzanne Per
kins, Betty Ramsey, and Nancy
Zurcher.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
CLUB CONVENTION
GREAT SUCCESS

One of the most outstanding con-
ventions ever held by the Imperial
County Federation of Women S
Clubs took place at Calipatria Sat
urday in the American Legion hall.
Not only was it remarkable for the
able speakers that delighted the
group, and for the excellence of the
reports given by club presidents
and county officers and chairmen,
but for the enthusiasm and interest
of the delegation from all over the
valley.
The session opened with com
munity singing, after which the
convention was graciously welcom-
ed by Mayor Tate of Calipatria and
Mrs. r. w. Ware, for the Calipatria
Woman 5 club.
Convention reports, and reports
of county chairmon were next in
order, followed by the election of
Officers.
Those chosen to lead the county
federation for the coming year
were: Mrs. B. A. Anslyn of Braw-
ley, president; Mrs. Hugh T. Os-
borne of Ell Centre, vice-president; ;
Mrs. c. W. Maitland, of FL Centre,
recording secretary; Mrs. j. w.
Warner of Brawley, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. f. w. Mackey of
Holtville, treasurer. Mrs. c. P
Bennett of INLAND, auditor; Mrs.
A. J.. Ingram of Calipatria, parlia-
mentarian.
Miss Josephine Seaman, president
elect of Southern District. gave g
wonderfully inspiring talk on the
value of club work, emphasizing the
theme of the national federation,
that the strength of the clubs comes
through strength, each club being
hkened to link in Il mighty chain
chain, useless in itself, but the
whole, of immeasurable power. She
also urged that the clubs and their
members lose their local vicw point
and become interested in, and stu,
dents of, world events.
Mrs. Russell Bennitt of IIoltville
delighted the convention with a
piano slection, brilliantly eXecu-
ted
Luncheon was served in the
American Legion hall, beautifully
decorated in flowers of orange and
yellow, by the Calipatria American
Legion Auxiliary. The girls of the
high school entertained the conven-
tion with music during the lunch
con hour and Miss Elizabeth Blic,.
of the Y. w. c. A. spoke briefly
Of the work being done by the local
organization.
The afternoon session was open
ed with the reports of club presi-
dents and county Officials. The
news that the Woman s Ten Thou
sand club had paid off its debt was
greeted with applause, other ex-
eellent reports being given by the
Brawley and INLAND presidents.
Mrs. f. D. Jacobs or Ell Centlo, in
very clear and concise manner,
gave the various plans I'D ing dis
cussed for the revision of she basis
of membership for the California
State Federation. She arged the
necessity of the local clubs sending
their full delegation to the state
convention to be held at Santa
Cruz in May, at which time the
question of revision will be settled.
Many, plans will be presented,
among them one bearing the sane
tfon of Southern District which is
designed to protect the rights of
the smaller clubs.
Mrs. Mary B. Steyl, speaker for
the afternoon gave splendid ad-
dress, entitled Looking Ahead, ,
in which she stressed the need OF
attention to legislative matters and
of informing oneself as to what one
is voting for and why.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
Charlie Paddock
Attacks A. A. i.

NEW YORK, April /, W.H-A
rev attack on the \. \. L. has been
launched by Charlie Paddock, crst-
while "WorId 5 fastest human.
Speaking over the radio last night,
Paddock said the removal Of Ger
tain unprincipIed characters hiding
beneath the banner Of the Amateur
Athletic Union,' together with the
modification Of the rules of that or
ganization, were needed to help anna
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
EASTER BREAKFAST
AT DELNO HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Delno enter
tanned with an Easter breakfast
Sunday at their home on Wensley
avenue. The house was attractive
with gay flowers, and the table pre-
scented lovely scene with an ex-
quisite centerpiece Of spring flow
eTs.
Those enjoying the delightful
hospitality Of the Delnos were Mr..
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
Shade Defeats
Peruvian Boxer

dBUENOS AIRES, April l. U.D-
Impressed with the boxing ability
of Dave Shade, California middle
weight, South American ring fans
looked forward eagerly today to his
next match in this country.
Shade defeated X. 0. Brissett,
Peruvian champion, in a - round
bout here Saturday night and plans
to engage in another bout before
returning to the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01

teur athletics in the United States.
'These rules and these charac-
ters," Paddock said, "have caused
suspicion to be leveled against the
a. A. U. from all sides and have
brought into being ridiculous con
dition of so-called amateurism that
is distinctly un-American. -
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
PICKING GRAND JURY

Los ANGELES, April l. U.R)-
Superior Judge Doran today will be-
gin selection of the 1929 county
grand jury.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
And You'll

agree with me that it is heck of a Job chang
ing tire out on the read - in the heat - other
cars WhiZzing by = and you sweating and talk
ing to that old round piece of rubber after
all, it's not your job - it's my job and that's
the reason keep service car, and handle Good
rich S.ireyfoWn Tires. After all it's foolish to
take chance on worn tire - I've got tire
that will fit every wheel and priced to fit the
size of your pocket book = the best part of the
whole thing is - will take in your old tires as
part payment on new Goodrich SHuert0URS.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
Social Brevities

The last card party for the club
year will be given Thursday at the
Woman's Ten Thousand club house.
Three prizes will be given as well
as the two tournament ones, and
since it is the last event, every eff,
fort is being made to ensure its sue
cess, and a large attendance is
urged. Il
Tie Episcopal Guild will hold a
meeting at the parish house tomor-
row al 2:30. All members arc urged
to be present at the business meet
ing as plans viii be made Cor
Southern TIitrict Convccation to
be held here April S and 8.
The Methodist Ladies Aid society
will hold its regular meeting at the
home of Mrs. NJ. J. Dowd, 600 Wens-
ley tomorrow. Members are remind
va btdl al hAlNHNl NIlONtl VI uSNl III
articles for the kitchen of the social
hall will be one of the events of the
afternoon.
Due to the pressure of important
business, the Delphian meeting
scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30 at
the home of Mrs. J. W. Glassford,
will be changed to 9:15, the place of
meeting and the date remaining the
same. Members are urged to be
prompt in attendance.
The Write Shrine will hold its an
nual installation of officers Tuesday,
April ,, at s p. m. at the Masonic
Temple. All Masons, Eastern Stars,
and friends are cordially invited to
attend the ceremony.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01

In an so day feeding test at
Courtney, Texas, Casey B. Jones put
an average of 2.oS pounds daily or
q Poland China.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01

and Mrs. J. 5. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray G. Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. John
G. Canton, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L,
Rarccnas of Mexicali and Harold
Burnham.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01

Kern county will have an official
opening of the county park, May I.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday
with moderate temperature.
SOUTHERN CAEIF0RNIA-Fair
tonight and Tuesday but becoming
unsettled west portion moderate
temperature; gentle variable winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
"HeNo Folks
What Say
Let Poets

Sing their little song
And gaiy smite the Tyre;
But give me the man who whistles while
He's putting on tire.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01

Livermorc, Alameda county,. will
hold its usual rodeo on July 4-6.