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Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20

One of the most delightful events
OF the twenty ninth session 0f the
Southern District, California Fed
Grafton Of Women's clubs occurred
last night at Hotel Dunlack, Rraw-
ley. the occasion being the annual
banquet.
The hotel dining room was at
tractively decorated for the occas-
ion and the tables were gay with
crepe paper zinnias in autumn hues,
the work Of the San Diego county
arts and crafts section, These
formed the attractive favors o. the
occasion. At the speakers table
an old OK yoke, historic memento
of pioneer days. was arranged as
a center piece. and surrounded by
flowers
Presiding over the affair and
seeing to the comfort Of the guests
was delightfully."- comic "auber-
gist" in the person Of Mrs. H. 0.
Wood. who wore the costume Of q
French or Spanish country inn
keeper. and enacted the part with
conviction.
Each of the county delegations
represented q period in California
history and most OF the women
were in costume. From San Ber-
nardino came a troop of indians.
Riverside county represented the
Spanish occupation, Orange county
women typified the Mexican regi-
me, Imperial county Illustrated the
days OF the '49ers. and San Diego
county was California today.
After a delicious turkey dinner
had been served the program open
ed with a few words of greeting
from the state president, Mrs. w
w. Slaydon. Dr.. Mariana Bertola
told the women that she was hav-
ing the time of her life. recogniz-
ing old friends in new clothes and
new faces.
Opening a program to which
each county contributed number
q group of women from Ontario
were heard in group OF Indian
songs. Very simply and beautiful
" these singers, attired in grace
ful Indian costumes and grouped
about a camp fire. sang a number
of Indian songs. Soloist was Mrs.
Cordelia Storey Hutchinson, and
her lovely soprano was supported
in some effective denominations
OF Cadman and Laurence songs by
the group from Ontario.
Burlesque Presented
Representing the early Spanish
settlers. Riverside county presented
Mrs. Edward c. Talbot, who sang
charmingly an old Spanish-Cali-
fornian song. Las Blancas Flores.
"A daughter Of the Dons", Mrs.
1ucana Forester MacFadden repre-
sented Orange county and the
Mexican days Her father Il was
who rendered conspicuous service
to the Americans by saving them
from Indian massacre in the early
days.
Amusing indeed was the bur-
iesque of the administration Of
justice in the days of '49, presented
by the Imperial county board
Characters were Mrs. a. B. Anslyn,
sheriff; Mrs. c. w. Maitland, clerk;
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20

damask cloths, including not only
the always good white table cloth,
but ones in dainty pastel shades of
green, pink and blue: With these
as a background a beautifully ap.
pointed table can be planned
Boxes of stationery and note pa
per always make suitable and at
tractive gifts for man, woman or
child, and when searching tor
something in this type of merchan-
disc. it would be well to pay visit
to the Office Supply company
where an excellent selection is Of
fered The personal Christmas note,
so much in vogue of late years, will
be a pleasure to sender and recl-
pient If written on the paper espe-
cially provided for that purpose.
Perforated notes, correspondence
cards and regulation stationery are
shown with holiday decorations az
the top.
Hoes made especially for this par
ticular establishment, are for sale
at the Brownbilt Shoe store. The
prices on both chiffon and service
weight will be q revelation TO the
purchaser. Shades harmonizlng
with the new colors in shoes. as well
as all the light shades, are found
here. Among the popular features
are the French panel heel and the
cradel-foot. The latter feature Is
a concession TO low cut pumps.
Berger's Jewelry store received an
unusually attractive assortment o.
sterling silver dresses sets this week,
Three or siX-piece sets may be pur-
chased as desired. Since the sets
are open stock. the collection may
be enlarged from time 10 time.
Matching sets for men and women
are shown The designs are mod
ernistic and ultra chic. Plain and
fancy designs are provided in order
to please the diversified taste OF
buyers.
Frigidaires in small sizes appro-
pirate for the apartment or Smal
home are obtainable at the Frigl-
Gaire shop. These boxes have al
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20

STANDARD RULES
OF ETIQUETTE

Question: How does one prepare
for sleeping in Pullman?
Answer: Consideration for 9TH
ers is essential as the dressing
room space is small and is apt 20
be crowded. Most OF ones prepar-
ations should be made in one'@
berth. The secret of quick dress
ine is a well arranged toilet bag
with the things needed on top.
Question To whom should the
traveller apply for information?
Answer: A railway or Pullman
porter can give information about
connections or reservations, a port
er can get railway, hotel guides or
time table. Usually a hotel guide
is on Pullman and is useful with
ADVICE in regard to hotels.
A woman should never take the
advice of a fellow passenger about
a hotel If there is no guide on the
train she should consult the TRAY
eler's Aid society in the railway
station.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20

the features of the larger ones and
may be purchased at less cost. Two
trays for freezing ice cubes and
three wire shelves provide ample
space for food materials for the
small family. The small boxes are
tall and slim or low and broad. the
purchaser to fit the box to the avail
able space.
Novelties constructed of sweet
smelling lavender are on display at
the Johnson Greene store. Coat
hangers, both adult and baby sizes,
are woven of springs of lavender
and bright ribbons. Clever little
lavender wandS intended for the
dresser drawer or the linen closet
also are shows. For those who de-
sire to make their own sachetS and
novelties, the aromatic shrub is Of
fercd in sprays or in powder form.
In addition there are many gift Sug-
gestions constructed of rose leaves.
China novelties filled with bath
salts, bath powder or sweet lavender
sachet are attracting buyers at
Clements Drug store. The con-
tanners. which are as tempting as
their contents, comprise bud vases
milk pitchers. cigaret boxes. powder
Jars, water bottles and tumblers,
Colonial lady door stops. etc. Al!
colors are included in the display.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20
SPECIAL SERVICE
ON PEA SHIPMENTS

In0ugurated yesterday, a special
service for pea shipments out of
this district is announced by the
Southern Pacific. Last nights
shipments came under the new or
Ger.
The service is established, it is
explained, as n result OF Southern
Pacific officials appreciation OF
the necessity OF tins commodity ar
riving at eastern markets in good
time for holiday trade.
The new feature will be equal
10 that in effect during cantaloupe
season and the ser?ice viii be given
to al cars loaded not later than
closing time This is the same rule
that is in effect during cantaloupe
and lettuce seasons are on III this
district.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20
SPIRITED PROGRAM OF CLEVER STUNTS
FEATURED AT BANQUET OF CLUB WOMEN

: Mrs. James Mackie, Jr.. miner;
Mrs. J 2 Warner, pony express
rider: Mrs. Bollman, hangman;
Mrs Richmond. captain OF vigil
antes. Mrs. Paul Marsh, school
teacher: Mrs. F. E. Culver, Spanish
vamp: Mrs Jessie Hatch, trapper,
Mrs. Miller vigilante; Mrs. John
Kavanaugh. sicnbearer; Mrs. An
crews. newsboy; Mrs George Ben
nit. dance hail musician; MIS- a.
8. Hanson, dance hall vamp; Mrs
H. E. GraeSer. covered wagon
woman: Mrs. Harrie Wood, bar
tender: Mrs Ingram. Judge; Mrs
F. D. Jacobs, pioneer mother; Mrs.
OSlbere. 2 child; members Of the
sheriffS posse. Mesdames B NJ
Gruwen. r. T. Pinner. Gullet. Eoff-
singer. Harris and Gregg.
In this humorous skit DEPRESSION
was executed and reorganization
triumphed. during q hilarious trial
il which the whole ~ community
participated.
Closing the program MeSdames
Cooper and Englehorn OF San Di-
ego. representing Mr. and Mrs.
Ea3terner. presented in a humorous
manner the benefits and privileges
ot life IN California.
Attendance at this gathering
taxed the capacity OF the hotel and
il was one Of the most stimulat-
ing and delightful gatherings OF
women that has taken place IN the
valley in years. according 10 re-
ports from those who partIl pated,
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20
PTTHIAN SISTERS
THI.EBLE CLUB is
PLEASANTLY FETED

Mrs. Charles Giuett was hostess
to the Pythian Thimble Club yes
terday az the delightful country
home of Mrs. r. T. Estes.
For the pot luck luncheon the
home was attractively decorated
with roses and chrysanthemums.
The afternoon was devoted to
bridge and prize winners at the close
of the game were Mrs. Duane
Stafford, Mrs. I. E. Gillett and Mrs.
Ira Wakefield
Members present were: Mesdames
Frank Weir. Duane Stafford. Ira
Wakefield, G. p. Mouson, Arthur
Burke. Wesley He'll, Bird Hobby, w
J. McClelland, Tom Duer, and the
hostess, while guests OF the club
were Mrs. Kitty Mitchell, Mrs. j. r.
Fowler, Mrs John Kuhn, Mrs Floyd
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20
CLEVER COMEDY TO
BE PRESENTED BY
SENIORS AT {. L. II. s..

Dress rehearsal Of the Senior
play, Cat O Nine Tails" is sched
uled to take place this evening II
preparation for its presentation IL
the high school auditorium tomor-
row and Saturday evenings End
ing a period Of intensive practice,
this rehearsal will put the tina!
touches on the production OF Laur-
ence C Worcester'S new mystery
comedy, a play unique III every re-
spect. with q most unusual nO-lea d
cast
For the present production. tbs
role of Mr.. Gordon, man of affairs
is ably assumed by Chester Irving
while that OF his hysterical wife Is
given a very human Interpretation
by Elizabeth Bromley Their very
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20
NOOsehemt Legion To
Sponsor Cara Party

Mooseheart Legion is sponsoring
benefit card party for tomorrow
at o'clock in the ballroom Of the
California hotel.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all those enjoying a card game
to attend this affair Refreshments
will be served and the winner will
receive prizes.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20

Massey, Mrs. A. a. Gotta, Mrs. L. E.
Gillett. Mrs. Harold Nichols, Mrs.
Edwin Miner. Mrs. Ross Jones. Mrs,
Ray Caldwell, Mrs. D. L. Zinn, Mrs
Perry Burke, and the Misses Celia
Young and Betty Duel.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20

Skeletons OF mastadons. prehls-
toric camels, hares and other ami
mails have been unearthed IN the
Duncan Valley, Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-20

r. A. Smith and Son, Stafford,
Arizona, have a purebred Jersey
COW less than three years old that
in 305 days produced 6818 pounds OF
milk and 4l279 pounds of butertat.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
Charlatan Private Detectives May
 Be Probed By Senate Committee;
 Wheeler Says They Prey On Labor

Of money from business concerns and organizations by falsely repre- sentlng movements among their en- ployes, by joining labor organiza- tions and advocating revolutionary methods for the purpose of discred lung said labor organizations and by manufacturing scares concern ing radical propa ganda and alleged plans for the Use of violence in ln dustrial conflicts
 The resolution asserts. in addition that such activities "are detrimental to peaceful relationships between employers and cmploycS, setting up . system Of espionage In industry, thriving on unrest and fear they create and spreading false rumors and scares and often bringing about strikes in order 10 maintain their alleged services"
 Senator Metcalf, of Rhode Island is chairman of the labor committee and its membership is composed ol Borah of Idaho. Phipps of Cobra do, Couzens of Michigan, Gillett of Massachusetts, and Walcott, of Connecticut, all republicans. and Copeland Of New York, and Walsh Of Massachusetts, democrats. A, present there are two democra and one republican vancies, which arc to be filled within d. few days.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
JENNINGS RECEIVES
 LARGE ALLOWANCE
Retired Warden Gets Accidental
 Disability Pension

Albany. \. Y. Jan. CPl-Briga- dicr General Edgar $. Jennings, re- tired warden of Auburn prison, to- day had notification from the state that he has been granted an annual pension of s6,S00, or S4,100 more than he would have received had his request for "ordinary disability rotircments" been granted.
 The s6.S00 pension granted was for "accidental disability retire. ment." and was approximately $500 moro than the former warden's an- nual salary. He would have received s2.10O under the "ordinary disabili- ty" retirement. Announcement Of the pension came from the office Of the NAtc comptroller, Morris $. Ire maine.
 At the time the announcement was made in Albany by Dr. Raymond F. C. kieb, commissioner of correction, that the warden had asked to be re- lieved, it was recalled here, Jcn- nings' friends in Auburn began cir culating a petition meant for Cover nor Roosevelt. asking the prison head be given flair deal" in the matter of pension.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09

present dispute.
 Mir. Thompson stated that he haG, been dissatisfied with the treatm ent Walter had received while at the Bristol hospital and said that this dissatisfaction had led to the boy transfer. He denied that the Iusa- ton of receiving charity care ha entered into the case. as the boy :, expenses, amounting to sl20O, hau been paid by an insurance company. Walter was originally taken to iha hospital after having been injured in an accident. Three days after his transfer to New Britain he develop cd smallpox. and 1t is ale ged by the New Britain authcritiCs that he had contracted the disease before his removal. therefore they now refuse to pay for his care.
 MT. Thompson is not worried about tn" case. He feels that th.- two cities Will settle the question oi payment between themselves and that he has no financial responsiDl. lty in the mater. If either city should bill him. however. he intends 10 take the matter to court
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
Montana Democrat Pro- poses Investigation of Activities of Men Who Foment Trouble and Use It to Own Advantage.

Washing on. Jan. LP}-An inycs- teation of the activities of charlatan private detectives who secretly entet the ranks Of organized labor. foment jndustrlal disputes and mislead both worker and employer. to their own financial benefit, is proposed by Sen ator Wheeler, democrat, of Mon tana.
 The purpose of the inquiry, under & resolution of which ne is the author, would be to ferret out prac.. tices of thls nature and formulate legislation. The investigation would be conducted by the senate labor committee.
 Wagner Prepares Bills
 Meanwhile. another member of the senate, Wagner of New York, who, like Wheeler, has been inter ested in labor legislation, is draft Ing q series of bills intended 10 meet inc problem of unemployment through action by the federal gov- rrnmcnt.
 He has prepared three measures. providing: Long range planning of public works under the direction of board of cabinet members. with an annual authorization of $150,- cO0,o00 to facilitate public con- structlon in times of dcprossion federal cooperation with states and municipalities in the maintenance ot employment bureaus. with an an nual authorization of $4,0O0.O00; and an expansion of the activities of the bureau of labor statistics Tn the labor department.
 Wheeler intends 10 ask the sen- ate for prompt approval of his res olution, to the end that the inves- tigation may be begun at the earliest possible time. The resolution re- ierred late yesterday to the labor committee.
 Contains several Charges
 The measure contains a series of charges which it says have been borne out by 'various court pro- 'eedings and published investiga- tions."
 These allegations are that "a large number of private detective agencies are obtaining large sums
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
FEW SHIPPING CHANGES
 SEEN IN MIDDLE WEST
Advisory Board Predicts Increase In Potato Use-E'rcight Car
 Figures Given.

Chicago, Jan. 9 Up)-The midwest shippers advisory board today re- ported that agricultural and indus trial activity in the middle west Will undergo little change from the same period last year.
 The territory in which shipping forecasts have been made covers Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin. western Indiana and northern Michigan. With few exceptions, increases and decreases were shown to vary little. Among the exceptions. potatoes ranked highest with a predicted shipping increase in 1880 of 33 per cent, Shipment of fresh fruits will be 15 per cent under the same period for last year, according to the forecast.
 In the first quarter of 1929. there were 1,220,164 freight cars loaded with principal commodities in the
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
ENGAGE MISS OLSON FOR l93O CONCERT
WennerberS Chorus Signs Noted
 Soprano SOl0iSt for March

The seventh annual spring concert O. the WennerberS male chorus. preparation for which is now being made will be held in March accorl- ing to an announcement made today by the secretary of the organization. Arthur G. Crusberg.
 The members Of the chorus Of this city are now devoting all their time and effort 10 arranging the concert which will ne held in the newly CO., atructed high school auditorium. Al though arrangements are not colt plete it has been announced tn ,t a well known New York soprano so;ost Miss Margaret Olson has been engaged for the concert
 Miss Olson appeared last year as the soloist with the famous Upsa,a Student Singers and since that tine many music lovers Of New Britain have expressed a desire to hear he. again. With this soloist engaged and with the completion Of plans h} the organization. it is though thai this body will have something inter csting to offer 10 New Britain's music lovers during the coming season.
 Al q meeting of the members the following officers were elected - President. Fritz Svcnsk; vice prcsi- dent John A. Ericson; secretary, Arthur G. Crnsbcrg; treasurer Cl.l Strom; music committee. John Erie son. Herbert Carlson, Nels Eek berg, Harry Bloomquist and John Linl- say: librarians, Arthur Olson anI Walter Bcrelnnd; childrcn's homo committee, Frank Ohlson and Reu-
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
Plan Garden Club Program

The program committee of the NeWington Garden club met yestor- day afternoon at tho home Of Mrs. Walter Fish Of Main street. Plans Were made for the coming activities Of the club. The first meeting of the season will bc held at the home Of Miss Airline Root of Maple Hill on Thursday. March 70.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
SAYS NEW BRITAIN
 PROMISED ID PAY
Thompson Boys Father Says He
 Heard Agreement Made
Special to the Herald)

Newington, Jan. - The city of New Britain agreed to pay Bristol for the care Of Walter Thompson, the boys father, Baden Thom pson of 1 Florence street, affirmed last night when questioned regarding the controversy between the two cities ever tho payment Of a Dill Of S57i. The boy had lcru taken from tLe Bristol hospital to the New Bri:a,H General hospital, and when he de }oIoped smallpox it Vas agreed that he should be treated at the isolation hospital m Bristol MT Thompson said. He also asserted thal pr
 Richard w. Pullen. New Britain health officer at that time, promised Bristol iii his hearing. that the HardWdre City would pay $l00 d week for the boys care. Its refusal 10 do SO now is the cause Of the
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
MI.,S HOLLANDIk ENGAGED

Philadelphia, Jan. ' II1 An- nomccmeut Was made today hy rr and Airs Charles < HollauGer of this city of tho engagomaut or their dau@h;"r, Miss Edith Amelia Hol lander and Gordon Syia,y S,r~utor of London and Toronto. Canada.
 Miss HolIaudcr Is q 2rHnddaHgH ter of Sir Josef Nau Windscossor who WAS minister ot A2rjculrurr ju Bavaria until $ ortly before his death in 1918.
 Mrs. Scrcaton k a son of tho late Herbert Carfrae Screaton and Mrs Scrcaton of London
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
md tineda$1h and costs.
 Basketball! Game

A basketball game between the junior high school and the alumni will be played in tho junior high gym on Saturday evening al X o'clock X practice game Was played LM llartI Inl-l N-nst -llt. Il r,.,. nn.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
WILL DEMONSTRATE TEA WAGON MAKING
County Farm Bureau to Hold
 Session in NeWington
CSrCrIal tO The llnrH1dl

NaWinSton. Jan. 9,-Thc Hartford County Farm Bureau win give dem onstrations of making tna wagons and bed trays al Nowington Grange hall on Thursday. January lG. at h a. Ia. The public is invited to these demonstrations. which take place at various times in Grang. haU Up to the present timo about q5 per- sons have made out applications 10 make the above articles at next weeks meeting. Luncheon in charge Of Mrs Clara liounchcI. NIll be served at noon
 Ncwingtou Notes
 NeWington Grange will visit at a "ncighbor's night" in Avon tonight. Transportation will be provided for those wishing to attend.
 Mrs. William Holt entertained the auxiliary of Nowineton Grange at her home on Willard avenue this afternoon.
 The Friendly Ilour Whist club met yesterday afternoon at tIla home Of Mrs. Everett StoWcll. prizr~ were awarded 10 Mrs. Lawrence Kerwin, Mrs, Adkins and Mrs. t. II. Erwin.
 New Britain Man Tined
 Howard I.oomia Of l%A Rockwell avenue. New Frijaine vas arr#i igncd in town court last night on q charge of speeding. He was found guilty
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
Husband Silent 12 Years Wife Claims in Lawsuit

Chicago. Jan. 9 (UP)-In some respects, Joseph Hudecek, cor tractor vas a model husband. H. never talked back to his wife. He did not say a word 10 her Tn 12 years, she charged in her di vorCe suit.
 Ut got to be too much of a good thing Mrs. Anna H. Hu- decek declared. "Onc day back in 1917 he quit talking to me anG our daughters, Rose and Lillian, and he hasn't said a word 10 us since"
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
It's toasted

pardze the reducing tablets
  1odee We smoking will bring modern
  things and avoiding rndenee moden graceful
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
UNIQUE RIDING RECORD

Riding a horse 10 two victorie, on the same day has been ac- complished twice by Winnie O'Con- nor, the only jockey to boast that achievement. He did it on Sidney Lucas in 1899 and ogden in 1901
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09
HATEN CRASH BASIS REACHED

L0Wd0N- JaW. ' ITT-NN00UWC0- mout Was made today that a basis has been arrived at for s.ttIcmeuts in the crash Of Clarence Hatry. British promoter who is now under charges of fraud and forgery. Tine scttlcm uts had been deferred until an inyes'ieWIou lay an accountant.
 Tn" lnhs concerned win increase their contru 'tjous toward a fund for settlement purposes and as a r"- suit settlement will he noGoiatrd shortly without stock exchange fail Urcs.
 FOR BEST RESULTS | NI HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09

ben Hallstcn director, John A. LinI- say; pianist and accompanist, Charles Johnson and manager, Frank Ohlson.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-09

midwest territory; the estimate for the first three months of this year is 1,@13,043 cars.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-11-27
.HSMGSMs
STORIES OF THE WEEK

Mr.. and Mrs. L. ID. Shanafelt,
formerly of Wenatchee, will spend
the day at the home of Mr.. Shan
afelt's sister, Mrs. Clark Mauk, at
that place. a.5 as.t.
Mrs Clarence Yedica, Mrs. Rom
aid Hatch and Mrs. Larry Oliver
were hostesses to group Of la
dies at bridge luncheon Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. Oliver, 401
First Avenue. Honors went to Mrs.
G. A. Carlen and Mrs. Curran
Chellis. LII
Mrs. Ida Cullen, of Seattle, has
taken up the work as county nurse
in place of Miss Martha Day, who
left Monday for Oakland. Calif.i
to visit friends before going to Tue
son, Arizona, where she will be
| married to Stephen l.. Brown. q
former schoolmate at the Univer-
sity of Washington. Miss Day ha:
been county nurse for Is months.