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Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
METHODIST CHURCH
CHILDREN ENJOY
MUSICAL PARTY

Children of the Junior department
Of the Methodist church enjoyed a
jelly party at the social hall of tho
church, their parents also being in.
vited to enjoy the event. About l25
participated, enjoying the games and
music which were arranged by thg
numerous committees in charge.
Miss Margaret Hednok' s class
was IN charge of the program; class
eS taught by Miss Helen Wallace
and c. c. Jenkins. in charge of
games and decorations; students un.
der Mrs. S. L. Hartzcll and Ed
Royce directed the serving of re-
treshments, and Mr.. Walgren's class
attended to the clean up work after
the party was over.
The following program was given:
Piano solo--John King.
Reading Opal Hill.
Piano solo---Barbara Hatch.
The First Snowfall - Helen
Dowd.
Becitation-Elcanor Childcrs.
Piano selection Loris Mcconnell.
Grandma 5 Angel-Syble Shipp.
Musie-Mary Elizabeth Williams.
ecitation-Rollie Clark Jr.
Violin number. Henry Marcot, ac-
companied by Mrs. Williams.
Piano Mildred Marcot,
Remarks-Rev Harold F. Baker,
pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02

and was worn with the dainty gcor,
gette finger tip jacket.
The purple pansy shade, so popu-
lar this spring, was observed in a
handsome gown trimmed with real
lace at the necklinc. and including
still another type of the jacket.
One gown. however. which drew
particular attention, and might be
utilized for either street or after
noon Wear, was handsome model ot
heavy blue Swacrepe. with the smart
front drape. This gown could be
worn with or without the detach liable
cape. and contained close fitting
sleeves.
With each gown were worn the
usual accessories in the way of
gloves. furs. etc. The hats We're
particularly good looking, the Balli-
buntel models receiving much ad-
miratIon.
The gowns mentioned here are but
few of those modelled last night.
Evening gowns, one particularly
lovely imported frock Of orchid
shade being trimmed with Beads
on belt and skirt, also drew moro
than one sigh of admiration and
frock> were also shown for less
formal occasions.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
DEVELOPMENT OF
CHRYSLER FORMS
REAL ROMANCE

The growth Of Chryslor is a 70
nance of American industry.
Ask Walter 2. Chrysler what is
ita secret and he will answer: Fine
organization. > Ask members of :2c
organlzation and they answer:
"Creatiye leadership. :
II II were possible to summarize
the genius Of the Chryslcr business
it might we'll be expressed in these
TWO ways:
Foresight and vision Of what the
public Wants-anticipating dema'd
instcad of merely meeting IT,
Ability to supply those wants cf.
foctivciy aud economically,
The public appetite is chang NJ
constantly At the moment j. is
clearly for motor ears of beautiful
and distinctive appearance, with
plenty Of speed and easy mobility
in heavy traffic-all so developed
as to give maximum results with
mihimum expenditure for gaablitc
and tires. and so sturdly built rs TO
reduce uPk2ep and repairs to Il
minimum
To design saeh ears. inspire a
manufacturing organization to tam
,hem out rapidly aud economically,
with ability to command the conf
deuce aud enthusiasm of autolar.
bile dealers who can and do sell
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
LOVELY GOWNS ARE
SHOWN AT SPRING
FASHION SHOW HERE

Mrs Katherine sullivan presented
the auartcst in spring fashions last
night at the Imperial thcater, pre-
sentng a group of 20 manncquins
in addition to program of vaude-
vile and music.
Frocks for every occasion were
modelled, a number of exclusive
copies Of foreign creations being IN
cluded in the lot Evening d,ass Is,
afternoon aud street frocks, hats,
wraps and accessories were Worn
with grace by the croun OF models.
varying from the girls to their older
friends.
1t was easy 10 he seen from Mrs.
Sullivan IS presentation that the
finger tip Jacket Is to bc most
fashiona bic for spring md early
summer wear. number Of varia
tions of this latest mode were dis,
played to advantage with frocks Of
lighter materials.
One particularly stunning gown
was of dark blue gcorgette with
penknife plcatcd skirt and yellow
hand-embroidcred waist. Over this
was worn the finger tip Jacket,
which, in its shorter variation, was
known as the cocktail uutfit.
Another gown OF the same idea,
but with an entirely different effect,
was formed of a handkerchief point
pico skirt, with blouse OF beige em-
broiderd in blnc silk. Contrary to
the other frocks of this style, this
particular. number contained sleeves
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02

the cars throughout the world, and
with ability to command the con-
fidencc and enthusiasm Of a grow
ing portion of the public-,hch is
the Chrysler achievement.
: Late in 1923 public curiosity vas
aroused by an unusual advertise
mcnt. Under the simple heading
Walter p. Chrysier, Motor Car
NJ Manufacturer, appeared the state
mcnt that most interesting an-
noUnctment of the immediate plans
of Mr.. Chrysler and his rociatcs
would be published within the COM
ing few days.
The announcement thus dranL-
tically heraldcd was the introduc-
tion of the first Chrysler.
At that time the name Chrysler
meant much to the automobile in
dustry itself, but, although millions
Of people were then riding in auco-
mobiles made under Chryslcr di-
rcctiou, the PUBLIC at large knew
little about him and even less about
IA accomplishments in motor car
Nauufacture.
In the five years that have ejaps-
I'd since that dramatic announce
mcut, what WAS merely public in
t"rcst in new automobile has b.
com" public recognition of re-
markable achievement in the auto
mobile world.
Nearly million Chrysler-bui!t
cars have been sold in those five
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
OPERETT1 OFFERED
BY GLEE CLUBS IS
DECLARED SUCCESS

Colorful scenes, ycu.'E-ul gaictr,
beautiful songs ami instrumental
music combined to make Charles
Wakefield Cadman's operetta, The
Ghost of Lollypop Bay which was
presented by the combined high
school and juno college glec clubs
in Central 5 auditorium last night,
an unqualified success.
The scene VS. laid in grlS
summer school which was situated
on thu banks O. the beautiful Lo!ly-
pop Bay. Across the lake was an
exclusive boys school, the occupants
of Which wei the main topics ct
interest in tn girls school.
Norma Yop1g, as Miss Steele, the
mistress Of 7hc school. played iii.
usually we'll ne part OF prim lady.
Warren Wat son, a3 the studiuua
Professor Flint Of the boys school,
was highly entertaining when he be
came romantically inclined.
The mischief makers who do much
to complicatc the plot are MAY,
Molly, and Midgc, or as their friends
know them, Margaret Edwards,
Lotto Self. aud Geraldine Shaw.
Their always faithful admirers and
helpers are Addison Carter, Ja,A
Berry. and Mendell TAYLOR in the
roles cf Tom, Dick, and Harry. Tn,
trio singing Of these boys was one
Of the most enjoyable parts of tie
opcretta.
Ruth Grafton, as Dinah Jones tho
colored cook, complicated the plot
10y trying to escape to her coal
black lover, Marcus Adamson john
son, which part WAS played by Boyd
De Hay.
Martha Jenkins displayed = re
markablc ability as the accompahist
and the prelude by the high school
orchestra created an atmosphere
which was carried on by the play.
Miss Margaret Collins coached ard
directed the opcretta to its success
tul performance.
The performance will be repeat
ed tonight and tickets naay be OBJ
tanned at the door
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
GOOD ATTENDANCE
AT SCIOTS DANCE

More than - couples attended the
sixth annual dance Of the Imperial
Valley Pyramid Sciots in the Ma
sonic Hall last evening.
The affair was one of the most
successful ever staged by this or
ganization, every member of the
club attending besides many of thci-
friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
MRS. y. L. APPLE
DINNER HOSTESS
PRECEDING DANCE

Mrs. w. l.. Apple was the hostess
at an informal dinner party last
night at her nome ON Sandalwood
drive, preceding the Sciots dance.
Tie gathering was in honor of the
hostess sistcr-inlaw, Mrs. c. II,
Gereckc and Mr.. Gcrcckc, who are
visiting here from San Francisco.
The table was centered with ane-
moncs and marigoids, and places
were marked for Mr.. and Mrs
Gcrcckc, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Reid. and Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Apple.
Later, the group attended the dance.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
FRIDAY BRIDGE CLUB
ENJOYS GATHERING

Members Of Friday bridge club
were the guests Of Mrs. Clarence
Conant at her home, $50 Wensley
avenue, Yesterday afternoon at the
usual informal gathering.
Luncheon was served at O'Clock
with bridge as the diversion for the
remainder Of the afternoon. Mrs.
/. c. House was fortunate in win
ming the first prize, while Mrs,
Jerry Asher received second.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
Social Breyities

i. Z. Q. Will meet on Monday ~
teraoon Tor luncheon at the sam
ovar Tea room. Sixth and Ho.t
stree, later adourning to the homc
Of Mrs. r. b. Krp|cy at J63 IIalr1
Zen street. Mrs. Kcplcy and NEs.
". !. Clements VIII bo the hoatcss.S :.
Ladies .Aid of the First Methodist
church viii meet on Tuesdpy afttr
Loen with Mrs. Walter Ceilings, at
ID hamilton street. An members
Of tn society are ;ayitcd to be pres
cEt
Dcfphian club viii meet on Ia,
day g, the home Of Mrs. Howard j,
Neveg. nj 30 Wcnslcv. 1T $50 "a,
m. y tins time tine club viii take
up tie NorSc Myth and Teutonir
Folk Tales.
Members Of the History Section
of the Ten thousand club are astcd
to meet at the DR.. W. W. Apple
home, 673 Olive street, at o'c]o. s.
for the trip 10 the home of Ms.
Fan Scott in the Meioland uc.2a-
icrhcrd
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-02
ONLY 50 TICKETS
STILL AVAILABLE
FOR CLUB CONCERT

Only 30 single tickets are stiil
available for the Imperial Valley
choral club concert which is to be
held on Tuesday. March II, at the
Wilson school auditorium. according
to Director John G. Canton. These
tickets may be secured from any
member Of the chorus.
The concert is to present Sol
Cohen. we'll known violinist, and
Mrs. Ray c. Roberts, Spanish
Soprano. rs soloiStS. in addition 10
the choruSeS. There are but two le-
naming rehear>als before the con
cert, one on Tuesday and one on
Friday Of next week
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12
THIS HAS HAPPENED

Ruth Lester, secretary. finds the
body of her employer. Handsome
Harry" Borden. Monday morning
sprawle1 beneath the airshaft win
dow of his private office. He was
shot between one and four Satur
day AFTERNOON.
McMsnn, detective sergeant, ques-
tions tie following suspects: Ruth,
MrA Borden. Borden's cstrangcd
wife and mother of his two chill
drcn: Rita Dubois. night club
dancer with whom Borden was in
fatuateI; and Jack Hayward. Euth's
fiance. whose office is across the
narrow airshaft from Bordens.
Jacks guilt seems confirmed by
the testimony Of elevator boys
liicky Moran and Otto PfluGer, and
Of Bill CoWan. Jacks friend. who
says he heard Jack threaten Bor-
denis life Saturday morning when
he saw Borden struggling with Ruth
In the opposite office.
McMann sends detectives to bring
In Cleo Gilman, Bordens discarded
mistress. and Jake Bailey. his body
guard. Meanwhile he quiZzcs emmy
Smith. Borden's office boy; Ashe his
manse-yant; Minnie Cassidy and
Lefty Miller. seventh floor scrub
women.
A new scar in the wall outside
Jacks window and Il flat bullet
found on the cement seven flights
below convince McMann Borden
fired in sclf-defense at his MUIR
derer who stood in Jacks window.
Ashes and Minnie's testimony
about some mysterious woman with
q contralto voice whom Borden
feared. causes Jack to recall Mar
tina Manning who called on him
about insurance but who was more
interested in Bordens offices across
the airshaft.
Ruth goes to Mrs. BorIcn's early
next morning and asks her if she
Knows Martha Manning and is an
sWered with a haughtily significant
negative. Ruth next calls OH Minnie
to ask her if she remembers seeing
tinted envelope which Borden re-
ceived in Saturdays mail. Minnie
says she saw 1t in a drawer of the
desk, but Ruth knows McMann has
searched the desk and that no such
letter was found.
NOW GO ON WITH THE, STORY
CHAPTER XXNNI
but | tell you, Mr.. McMann,
there must be another drawer
Ruth Lester insisted. She had ar
rived at the murdered mans offices
at half-past 10, and had almost au-
tocatically brushed aside the detec-
tive sergeant's brusaue inquiries as
to the chase she had led the plain
clothes man who had been assigned
to the task of "shadoHing" her
Minnie Cassidy described the
drawer as no deeper than a case
knife is broad, and insists that il
was pulled out in front of Mr.. Bor-
den as he sat at his desk. She had
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12

Harry-as much your child as Betty
and Harry. Junior. 1t was your
own suggestion that | place him in
boarding school last September. so
that he might have his chance at
normal little boy happiness and
education. You promised then to
pay for his board and tuition
but
''finished?" McMann grlnted at
Ruth, and, as she nodded mutcly,
he turned the sheet over
Euths tear .misted eyes rcso-
lut"ly left the signature to the last
| the money never came. Almost
the last cent had in the world
went to pay for his first half-ycar.
aud nowhere is nothing left
less than nothing. am i'll and
broken. If you continue to refuse
10 pay for his second scmester-the
first ends the last Of Januarv-he
VIII have to he put in an orphanage,
and that would kill me. You
ouldn't-couldnt- your son -
the child OF our love-come to that.
Harry, Please, Harry. ! abasc my
self before YOU. | make one last
| appral-fol him, Create trust
fund for him - your son. You can
arrange for a pank-not mc-to be
his guardian, If you hate me as
much as you've said you do. DO
this for him, | ask nothing for my
self - nothing. But Harry, in all
solcnlnity, ] warn you that you will
be sorry if YOU do not do what ]
ask. shall telephone you Saturday
morning. II your answer is still no
but wont think of that now.
Nj"
M" Ruth brcathcd. Martha,
Martha Manning. Oh, the poor
thing"
Martha Mannlng.' the detective
exploded You haven't told me
anything about her. Why didn't you
| tell IN" yostcrday?"
II didn't know until last night"
Ruth reiorlad. Then, rapidly.
brcat lleSsly, she related to McMann
the series of deductions and suppo-
si'ion which had led her to an in
eyitable conclusion.
Though ] didn't, at first. con-
meet the writer Of the orchid tinted
! letters with the woman Of the con-
tralto voice" Ruth acknowledged
Some voice" McMann com
mcnted drily. 1T seems to have
knocked you, Hayward. Minnie Cas-
sidy and Frank Ashc for a goal.
| I'm getting sort of curious to hear
lit myself. Did Hayward get her ad-
dress when she came to him about
| insuranccn'
Yes. The Acropolis IIotel-one
Of those small, inexpensive resi- =
| dencc hotels" Ruth answered.
Hard up-and living at a hotel
Nc Mann commented sd rcastically.
! Trying 10 pull Bordon's leg. / guess.
| Blackmail. . Well. We'll have a
look at this dame. and listen to her
carol her story in her beautiful con-
/ tralto voice."
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12

The detecti.e was striding to-
ward the door to give an order to
Birdweli, who was still on duty in
the outer office. when Ruth stopped
him with a question::
And you'll send for Lefty Mil
| Ter, won't you? If she says that she
cid not leave Jacks door on the
clean his offices. d big part of the
mystery can be cleared up. for We
shall know then that someone be-
sides Jack could have entered and
used his telephone-and his gun
Lefty Miller would admit any
t hing if she thought it would help
Hayward" McMann commented
skeptically. lie must have CREASED
her palm with good bit of silver,
first and last. But it won't do any
too much on your pretty little
theory, Miss Lester.
ooh. Birdwell." he called. as he
opened the door into the outer Of
flee. Get hold of Carlson for me.
He's on the floor Somew here, talk
ing to tenants. Send him over to the
Acropolis Hotel for Martha Man
ming. That's right - M-a-n-n-i-n-k
If shes not in, or has checked out
tell him to get all the facts and let
me know imedjately. And
HlrdWcll. have headquarters send
somebody for Lefty Miller. one OF
those scrubwomen | was interview
ing yesterday. They don't come or
till four o'clock, and l don't care
| TO wait tin then"
Yes, sir, Birdwcll answered
Did you get the Miller woman'>
address, sir? You remember We
couldn't find her yesterda, morn
ing. Shed moved from the room
lns-house address the superintend-
/ tnt gave lis
"bh. damn" McMann exploded
Il forgot to ask her. See if Cogh-
| Ian, the superintendent. did. It'>
his job to keep up with his ON
ployes' various changes of ad.
, dress
| Yes, sir. Just a minute, sir,
| BirdWell Interrupted his chief, as
/ the telephone rang. He listened for
i moment. then turned to McMann:
ITS Clay. sir. He's bringing the
Gilman woman in. He says she's
Just returned TO her apartment Hes
telephoning from her apartment
now"
Good. Tell Clay to make i,
snappy," McMann directed. Then
when his subordinate had con-
Guided the telephone conversation
ANY line yet on Jake Bailey. Dor.
den's bodyguard ?"
NO. sir. III get hold of Carlson
now and send him after this Man,
ming woman.
Fifteen minutes later, while De-
tective Sergeant McMann and Ruth
| Lester were still engaged in read.
ing the six passionate. despairing
/ pitlful appeals for vanished love
which Mart ha Naming had writer
! to Harry Borden. the woman who
| had taken that love from her was
announced:
Miss Gilman and Detective
| Clay. sir
SHOW Miss i,lman in here. II
| speak to Clay out there" McManr
( directed. and a moment later the
! detective in charge of the investiga-
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12

ton and tall. magnificently pro
portioned blond woman passed each
other in the doc way.
''Hul-lo!" Cleo Gilman sang out
cheerily. in her slightly nasal, high
pitched voice. As the detective
pushed on through the door without
| answering except with one keen.
measuring glance, the blond woman
shrugged. and addressed Ruth Les
who was seated at Borden's
desk: Il always did love these
strong. silent men. Hawkshaw. the
demon detecatif, ] suppose" She
| laughed, stroIlinG with exaggerated
| nonchaiaDce to chair near Ruths
and disposinS her voluptuous body
in it.
yes" Ruth smiled. cor. to be
accurate. detective Sergeant Nc
Mann. in charge of the iayestiga-
ton into the murder of your late
friend"
Meow" Cleo chided, as she took
a cigaret from lovely black and
green enamclcd case Which. Ruth
knew, had been one Of Harry Bor-
den's Christmas gifts. Poor Old
| Handsome Harry ! was ALWAYS
afraid he'd come 10 some bad end
But what have YOU done 10
yourself. darling? You are the price
less pearl of secretary, aren't you?
But | seem to remember you as a
tl
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12

dered is being delivered.
Maurice Campbell. federal pr0hi-
hilton administrator, also declared
the Jones act was putting many
SpeakeaSieS out OF business.
THE bootleggers do not like the
idea of going to Jail for five years
and paying a $4,000 fine. Fear of
ia long term has stirred the men in
charge OF the rings. They find it
difficult to hire men who will take
the blame for them. We arc con-
ccntrating entirely on the source of
supply. The Jones act strikes at the
leaders,
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12
&3E5;, R ]; I A.! !@:: <! RE}!EG5;|E;!Q;;!4

to pass directly behind him TO get
to his wastehasket. and his OBJ
vious anser-pounding on the edge
of thc drawer with his clcnched
fist-aroused her curiosity, SO that
she looked over mis- shoulder as she
passed. lie was evidently re-reading
the letter after he had read it once
and put it awav IN the dra wer. Min
ME is positive that il WAS u street OF
orchid -ttnted notepaper, closely
written IN violet ink.
Then Why in the devil didn't she
say omethinS about it hen | qnes-
toned her." the detective grumblcd.
But he pulled out the two inch deep
middle drawer of the desk, and,
STOPPING. inserted a hand and
tapped against the roof of the cav
ity exposed. A hollow sound re-
| warded him. "lol'rc right. There's
a drawer above this one, a secret
drawer. And no apparent means Of
opening it,
Let me try" Ruth suggested.
and began to press her fingers
cainst the claDoratcly carved strip
of walnut which VAS undoubtedly
the front end of the secret drawer,
though it appeared 10 be only the
edge of the desk top. Her efforts
met with failure until her fingers
! pressed hard upon carved leaf
directly above the right corner of
| fbr 1,ppnna,aluI n,j,ill. Il Tho
carved strip swung slowly inward.
| revealing shallow drawer less
| than an inch deep. Triumphantly.
the girl pulled it out. There was
not one orchid tinted letter, but six
Of them, with last received on
tcp, at the front Of the little
drawer.
Don't destroy fingerprints'" Nc
| Mann warned Ruth. "Horc-lct me
| handle it," Aud with infinite eau
! ton the detective drew the letter
| from its large. square envelope
| touching only one corner Of the
sheet as he shook il out and laid it
on tho blotter of the dead mans
desk.
| MAY 7 read it," Ruth begged.
and as the detective gruntod assent
their two heads bent over the OK
| hibit which Ruth had brought to
| light. There was a single sheet of
notepapcr. closely written on both
sides.
Harry, my darling,' the letter
! began, below the two words Friday
afternoon: after what happened
between US on Christm# Eve l
swore that ] would never appeal tc
you again. OH. Harry, to think that
you could strike me and curse me.
after all the happiness we have
known together. But my pride -
which was one of the qualities you
admired most in me, you used to
say - has been levelcd to the dust.
I would rather die than ask you for
anything for myself, Harry, but
where our son is concerned ] have
no pride-only love. and CHASTITY
fear for his future. He is your son,
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12
RUNAWAY GIRLS FOUND

Anna Vas. 10, OF this city, au1
Bertha Hanna. 20, of Stamford, ran
away from Florence Crittend-n
Home but We're turned over to the
police by the Vas girls parents last
evening. Policeman Savard of Wa>t
Haven took them back to the home
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12

Just cultivate q jolly smile. =.
Oh, very Well. If you don't want
to be sociable- You asked when ]
last saw Harry, | believe. We'll, let
me think and she regarded thu.
burning tip OF her cigaret With a
charming frown.
Last Saturday, wasn't if? >" Nc
Mann barked.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-12

Cleo Gilman's Carcfrce laugh rang
out Poor HaNkshaw' lou must be
terribly hard up for a suspect if
you've picked on M, No-fm Nv
fully sorry TO disappoint you. but |
haven't seen Handsome Harry since
January second. lie dropped in TO
pay the rent on the apartment and
to break the sad news 10 me that
all vas over bet Aeon us
Just like that. eh?" McMann
srowl"d. Il suppose you quar-
relied ."
OH Cleo shrugged and smiled,
lust enough TO give the Old boy u
good time. It would have hurt his
feelings if | hadn't pulled the you
Gone-neWrong' line. but 10 tell YOU
the truth, darling, | wasn't at all
sorry - saved me a lot of trouble,
for ] Was really aWfuily busy on d
new enterprise
Just where We're you last Sat
urday, after leaving your apart
ment at noon with your baggage "''
Mechanic cat in 'nIpatiently.
Nov. now cleo shook her
charming head at the detective re-
proachfully. You're spelling an
aWfully good story with your crude
opportunities. There, I've been
aching 10 use that Word--inpor-
! tunities. I've lust learned it, YOU
know. Yes, yes, darling. !
realize You want TO know where I